Your Resources - A Midsummer's Night Dream
HenryArnoldVO for Demetrius
Demetrius is a bit of a player and seems to put more stock in beauty than in personality. It is revealed he has courted Helena and made many promises to her, that he ultimately ignored once he falls in love with Hermia who actively hates on him. He holds his good standing with Hermia's father above her head and stops at nothing in his pursuit of the girl until magic gets in his way and forces his attention back on Helena
He is a noble and speaks rather posh and formally
British accents are more than welcome but not required
All you need is confidence, arrogance, and smoothness
1-3 takes for each line, however many you're comfortable with
Look, I'm not interested in you so quit following me around! Where are Lysander and Hermia. You said they went into the forest, and here I am going crazy in the middle of the woods because I can't find the imbecile I want to stop, nor the flower that makes my heart stop! And you keep insistently getting in the way. Leave me alone already!
Helena, you goddess, you divine and perfect nymph! How can I compliment your eyes? They're clearer than crystals. And your lips; as ripe as cherries! The softest blanket will feel like sandpaper when compared to the softness of your skin. Please let me kiss your most delicate hand, it will make me so incredibly happy.
No! Stop! I know you're just taunting me. You'll pay for this if I ever catch you in the daylight. Go wherever you want, jerk. I'm exhausted. The ground is cold but I'll manage. But you had better watch out! I won't hesitate to find you come dawn!
I adore the way you delivered this? With all the beats and the pauses?? Especially the first line. I can hear you shaking off Demetrius' thoughts of Hermia and- It's wonderful. That was really good!!
Thank you so much for the great feedback! I’m glad you liked it. I had a lot of fun recording this audition!