Who Is Hermia In A Midsummer Night's Dream

I am an eager actor looking for a break in my career and I am interested in auditioning for the role of Hermia in your upcoming production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. While I may be young, I believe that my understanding of Hermia’s character and the conflicts she faces in this play make me well suited to play this part, as with this knowledge and my experience I would be able to effectively portray a generally strong but complex character like Hermia. In the beginning of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” William Shakespeare shows that Hermia is strong-willed and rebellious, as she is willing to defy her father’s wishes despite the consequences. Hermia shows this quality by responding to Theseus:
So will I grow, so live, so die, my lord,
Ere I will yield my virgin patent up
Unto his lordship, whose unwishèd yoke
My soul consents not to give sovereignty. (I, i, 81-84)
By personifying her soul, saying that it does not consent, Hermia emphasizes that she is firm in her decision not to marry Demetrius, and shows that she will defend her interests no matter what might happen to her. In fact, Hermia is so determined to marry Lysander that she bravely sneaks out of Athens into the forest with Lysander in hopes of getting married there, once again …show more content…
Since I know Hermia’s character well, I would be able to make a genuine performance of her, and realistically portray Hermia’s complex personality. The audience would be able to relate to me, and feel sympathy for the problems Hermia faces in the play. My youth would actually be an asset to your play as well, as my youth allows me to understand Hermia’s situation the way a young woman like Hermia would, and the audience would be able to notice the authenticity. With my personal experience, my acting experience and my understanding of Hermia’s character and feelings, I would be an ideal candidate for this