Tuesday, February 19, 2013

AUDITION NOTICE: Scorpio Theatre



Scorpio Theatre’s “Grandad was a Solider“ – Audition Notice

By retracing Granddad’s steps through WWII, a young man hopes to find some of the connection with his Grandfather that he was unable to forge during his life… and if he can keep his brother from getting arrested while he’s at it, all the better!
Award winning playwright Dan Gibbins brings us his newest script, a beautiful and darkly funny exploration of the history that binds all Canadians together and the deeply personal connection we have to those brave souls who fought in that war, and the sacrifices of the people they left behind.

Audition dates:  Monday, March 11, 2013 and Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – 7:00-10:00

Callback date:  Saturday, March 16, 2013 12:00-4:00

Audition location:  #200, 331 41 Avenue NE (top floor)

Date production rehearsal starts:  Monday, March 25, 2013

Email applications to: bookings@scorpio.ca

Contact name:  Daisy Pond

Contact email: bookings@scorpio.ca

Roles being cast:
Kyle (M, late 20s-30s): trying to figure out if he's living a worthwhile life, seeking a connection he was unable to pursue while his grandfather was alive.
Alex (M, 20s): Kyle's kid brother and travel companion. Impulsive and energetic. Brings a sense of adventure to the trip.
Adriana (F, 20s-30s): Italian-born, Canadian-raised, she's staying with her grandparents when she sees Kyle floundering and appoints herself his guide and interpreter.
George King (M, 50s+): Kyle's late grandfather, who Kyle imagines throughout his travels.
Jenna (F, 20s): Laconic Texan looking to escape her sister's insufferable wedding.

This production will be directed by Tim MacRae.

Rehearsal start:  Monday, March 25, 2013

Rehearsal schedule:  Rehearsals are planned for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons.  This is subject to change depending on the availability of the cast.

Production dates:  May 31 – June 8, 2013

Please prepare a comedic monologue and a dramatic monologue, totaling no more than five (5) minutes.