AUDITION NOTICE-Stage West for Kids

Elves and the Shoemaker- November-December 2012

At Stage West Theatres

Directed by Chris Stockton

This Production is fun for all ages.

Birnton Productions is excited to announce the auditions for their inaugural production. Birnton Productions is a new company whose mandate is to produce theatre and offer educational programming that introduces kids and young adults to the power and magic of live theatre and drama.  Our goal is to not only foster the development of beginning artists but also to excite a young generation into becoming life long patrons of the arts.

Elves and the Shoemaker is based on the classic children’s fairytale of the same name with a Christmas twist.  When two elves, Niki and Addy are informed that they must help an old shoemaker over Christmas in order to get a promotion in Santa’s workshop, they are less than impressed.  The shoemaker and his wife are down to their last pair of shoes.  The shoemaker decides in the spirit of Christmas to give the shoes to a homeless person instead of selling them to make money for a Christmas dinner.  Over the next few days the elves help the couple build shoes and in typical fairytale endings, the elves are given their promotion, the shoemaker and his wife have a lovely Christmas and everyone has learned a valuable lesson in the power of giving.

Auditions for all roles will take place:

Wednesday, September 26 (7-10pm)

Thursday, September 27 (7-10pm)

Possible Callbacks Friday, September 28 (7-10pm)

Auditions will be held at the Theatre Calgary Rehearsal Hall - Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts (220 9th Ave SE Calgary)

Audition Requirements:

•Prepare a popular/musical theatre song for the audition 

• Bring your own accompaniment if required on CD 

• One comic or children’s theatre monologue 

• Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition

To book an audition, please visitwww.birntontheatricals.com or emailailsa@birntontheatricals.com

ROLES

Shoemaker – An old man who is down on his luck but has a positive, inventive attitude towards the world. 

Shoemakers Wife-  A penny pinching old woman who is a realist and gets easily frustrated by her husband’s ideal view of the world.

Niki the Elf – An elf with a fun, playful spirit who is overgrown but still a small child-like elf at heart.  Full of energy and optimism.

Addy the Elf – An in charge gal who is not impressed that the world has put her in the situation her and Niki are in.

Santa – The classic Santa Claus.  Please note that Santa is only needed for select performances and will be interacting with the audience handing presents out following the show.  This is not a character in the story but a role being cast as part of the production.

Roles are not age specific.

Non-Equity Production

Rehearsals will be part time and flexible starting in October.

Performance Dates and Times

Nov 17 – 12:30pm
Nov 24 – 10:30am
Nov 24 – 2:30pm
Dec 1 – 12:30pm

Dec 8 – 10:30am

Dec 8 – 2:30pm

Dec 10 – 7:30p

Dec 15 – 12:30pm

Dec 17 – 7:30pm

Dec 19 – 12:30pm

Dec 20 – 12:30pm

Dec 21 – 12:30pm

Dec 22 – 12:30pm

Dec 24 – 12:30pm

Ailsa Birnie

General Manager

BIrnton Theatricals

AUDITION NOTICE: Showbox Entertainment

Auditions: Tony & Tina’s Wedding

November 16 - December 15 (8 shows)
The Wedding Pavillion (Calgary, Alberta)

Showbox Entertainment is currently seeking actors and actresses for major roles in the upcoming production of Tony n' Tina's Wedding to play at the Wedding Pavillion in Calgary, Alberta from November 16 to December 15, 2012. (8 Shows)

At Tony n' Tina's Wedding, audience members actually play the roles of Tony n' Tina's family and friends. This universal familiarity with the union of two individuals from 2 distinct families, regardless as to where they are from takes the audience back and forth between fantasy and reality throughout the entire evening. For the ultimate experience the audience will eat, drink, dance, converse and get caught up in the activities.

Cast members, playing the roles of the wedding party, family and friends, will be situated throughout the “reception” and will be required to improvise.

Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, October 14 from 10AM-4PM.

We are seeking men and women ages 18-60. Improvisational skills and acting experience are helpful. Auditions will include an interview as well as a prepared monologue. Please RSVP by October 10, 2012 to sydney@showbox.ca with name, email address and phone number. Please also include your current resume and head shot or recent photo. Audition time, location and required monologue will be assigned via e-mail.

Actors must be available for rehearsals and all performances.

Rehearsal schedule will be provided at the audition. (Tentative rehearsal schedule November 1-15)

Contact: To book an audition please email sydney@showbox.ca with your name, email address, phone number, resume and current head shot (or recent photo). Audition time and required monologue will be assigned via e-mail

AUDITION NOTICE: Mob Hit

Mob Hit Productions is looking for a leading man, late twenties to early thirties in appearance to play the role of Edmond Dantes in this season's production of THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO.

The show runs January 30th – February 9th , 2013 inclusive (no show Sunday or Monday with rehearsals beginning Jan 2nd.

Interested parties should submit their resume and headshot to John Knight: jknight@thisisamobhit.com

ONE DAY IMMERSION SCREENWRITING SEMINAR

ONE DAY  IMMERSION

SCREENWRITING SEMINAR

Saturday September 29 OR Saturday October 13, 2012

10-4

@ Voice Pictures – Film Services Building

B8, Ste 111 – 2526 Battleford Avenue S.W.

For further info or registration email info@voicepictures.com

 “SCREENWRITING is a craft and it CAN be learned.  In this course I will teach the MUSTS of screenwriting and what every writer must know to write a successful screenplay.  Ideal for actors,  directors, experienced & aspiring writers, the curious and all who have ever wanted to write a screenplay or perfect it.”

“Don’t miss it!  If you ever wanted to take screenwriting this class will teach you in one day what you could have studied for years!”

“An intense one day seminar with everything you need to know about structuring a screenplay. 

Whether you are a beginning screenwriter or experienced screenwriter don’t miss this intensive class on the art of screenwriting.

Course Outline:

• Screenplay structure including turning points, inciting incident, climax
• Goals.  The spine of the story.  What do the characters want and what’s going to stop them?
• Character arcs
• Writing screenplays that Sell
• In class study of actual successful screenplays

* Students, CSIF/WIF, COMPANY OF ROGUES members/participants-  20% off  

 Cost: $125.00   EARLY BIRD FEE, $150.00 LATE BIRD

LIMITED ENROLLMENT

About the Instructor  Wendy Hill-Tout has produced, executive produced, written and directed over 30 films, including Into the West with executive producer Steven Spielberg, nominated for 16 Emmy's, Undercover Christmas for CBS which swept the ratings with 18M viewers, Goose on the Loose, a feature starring Chevy Chase, the Perfect Man, a feature, winner of Best Screenwriting, Best Drama, Shattered Dreams, a documentary nominated for Best Documentary and Best Direction, at the Academy of Canadian Film and Television, No Place To Go, winner of a Columbus Award and San Francisco Award for Best Documentary,  among many others.  She has studied with many industry professionals and story editors including Michael Hauge (Writing Screenplays that Sell), Robert McGee, Lew Hunter (head UCLA screenwriting), Sid Field and others.   Her screenplay courses have received rave reviews from professionals and amateurs alike. She is currently co-writing a TV mini-series and a feature film.

AUDITION NOTICE: New West Theatre

AUDITIONS – PERFORMERS
An Almost Perfect Thing
By Nicole Moeller
Directed by Stacie Harrison

Synopsis:
A young woman escapes after seven years in captivity. A desperate journalist
searches for a high-profile story. A reclusive stranger desires for something
more. When a media frenzy turns the woman into an overnight celebrity, truth
and fiction collide with dangerous consequences. A heart-stopping thriller, An
Almost Perfect Thing examines society’s infatuation with the sensationalized
stories provided by round-the-clock news coverage.

Chloe-18. She was kidnapped when she was 12 and after several years has
suddenly re-emerged. Is reluctant to tell anyone who kidnapped her or how she
escaped. She has a connection to the journalist who reported on her and is
infatuated with society’s interest in her story.

New West Theatre is seeking a female actor to play the role of Chloe (must be
able to play ages 12 through 18) for An Almost Perfect Thing.

Rehearsals run February 11 – 27, 2013

Performance dates are February 27-March 9, 2013

New West Theatre engages non-CAEA performers, as well as CAEA performers
under the terms of the Guest Artist Policy.

Interested candidates should submit an electronic application consisting of a
headshot (.jpg no more than 2MB), as well as a performance resume (.doc,
.docx, .pdf).

Attention: Artistic Director Jeremy Mason – mason@newwesttheatre.com
Submission deadline: Monday September 24th, 2012

The theatre will contact selected applicants for an audition – to be held on
Sunday September 30th, 2012. Please do not contact the theatre regarding
the status of your application.

AUDITION NOTICE: Morpheus Theatre

Aladdin > > > December 13 - 22, 2012

In the Victor Mitchell Theatre, at the Pumphouse Theatre

A Pantomime by Damian Trasler, David Lovesy, Steve Clark and John Dowell

Directed by Jane Phillips Taylor

This Production is fun for all ages.

Join Morpheus Theatre and the incomparable Widow Twankey for a rollicking, family-friendly trip to the Far East this December; we'll take the flying carpet and avoid the holiday line-ups at the airport! The best of storytelling and pantomime meet in this traditional favourite: our hero Aladdin, who is really a-lass-in-a-lad's clothing, a sinister villian, a beautiful princess, a genie and a laundress are just some of the characters you will meet in what promises to be a slosh up of laughter, song and dance, jokes and puns...but don't worry, it will all come out in the wash. Magic rings, magic lamps and secret caves: Open Sesame!

This traditional family panto for kids and all those who refuse to grow up is a high energy comedy full of corny jokes, silly songs and audience participation.

Cast Auditions

Open auditions for all roles will take place:

Tuesday September 18th (7:00 to 9:30pm)

Thursday September 20th (7:00 to 9:30pm) Sunday, September 23rd (1:00 to 4:00pm) Callbacks will be Tuesday September 25th, if necessary

at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (lower level of the Parkdale Community

Centre) 3512 - 5 Avenue NW

Audition Requirements:

* Prepare a popular song for the audition

* Bring your own accompaniment - either on CD, as an MP3, or an accompanist

* No monologue is necessary, but the auditioner may be asked to do a cold read.

* Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition

To book an audition, please visit www.morpheustheatre.ca or call

403-246-2999

ROLES

Aladdin (male 16+): Principal Boy – The hero. A young and naïve lad.

Quick-witted and sometimes naughty, his heart is in the right place.

Princess Jasmine (Female 16+): Principal Girl – Aladdin’s love interest and the over-protected daughter of the Emperor of China. Looking for an opportunity to escape the confines of palace life.

Widow Twankey (Male 30+): Dame - Poor washerwoman. Mother to the undisciplined Aladdin and Wishee Washee. Has a penchant for loud clothing.

Emperor of China (Male 30+): Well-meaning, overprotective father of Princess Jasmine.

Wishee Washee (Male 16+): Comic – Aladdin’s lazy and cheeky brother.

Extroverted and most at home chatting with the audience, but shy with girls.

Genie of the Lamp (Male 30+): Immortal – All powerful, slightly contemptuous of the mere mortals he must serve.

Abanazer (Male 30+): Villain - Evil sorcerer. Highly intelligent and ruthless megalomaniac with grand dreams of world power and extreme wealth.

Slave of the Ring (Female 16+): Immortal – Forced to serve whoever has summoned her regardless of whether it is for good or evil.

So-Shi (Female 16+): Princess Jasmine’s Lady-in-Waiting, companion and confidant.

Pep-Si (Male or Female 16+): One half of Comedy Duo – Arrogant and inept member of the Imperial Police. Has the brain of an idiot.

Ko-La (Male or Female 16+): Other half of Comedy Duo – Arrogant and inept member of the Imperial Police. Does not even have the brain of an idiot.

Small Roles to be filled from Chorus

(can be either male or female 16+)

Sand Monster: non-speaking role.

Prince 1: Dorky suitor for Princess Jasmine, small speaking role.

Prince 2: Dorky suitor for Princess Jasmine, small speaking role.

Chorus of Adults, Teens and Children: to play townsfolk, servants, courtiers, guards, cave-dwellers.

Rehearsals will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

An online version of the script can be found at <http://www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/pantomimes/Aladdin_Version_3.htm>

http://www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/.

Ginette Simonot

Theatre Administrator

Morpheus Theatre

Ph: (403) 246-2999

tickets@morpheustheatre.ca

www.morpheustheatre.ca