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Lysander Scenes

Lysander is a character from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Browse 3 curated audition pieces featuring Lysander, spanning comedy. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.

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duologue

3 min

Helena and Lysander: Wherefore Speak You So

A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare

Helena stumbles upon Lysander in the woods and wakes him. Due to a love potion, Lysander instantly falls in love with Helena and renounces his love for Hermia, leaving Helena confused and insulted.

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duologue

2 min

Hermia and Lysander: The Course of True Love

A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare

Lysander and Hermia lament the obstacles that keep lovers apart before Lysander proposes a plan to flee Athens and its strict laws. They agree to meet in the woods the following night to elope.

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2 min

The Course of True Love

A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare

Act I, Scene 1. Hermia and Lysander lament the difficulties of their forbidden love before Lysander proposes a plan to flee Athens and marry in secret at his aunt's house. They exchange vows of loyalty and agree to meet in the woods the following night.

Lysander appears in

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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