Audition Notice: Workshop Theatre

Workshop Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for their upcoming show “And Then, The Lights Went Out” by Andy Garland.  This play is directed by Shelby Reinitz and is produced by Alan LeBoeuf

About the Play:  A chilling saga of dames, deceit and writer's block. Staring down an impossible deadline, Thomas Levine is starting to unravel.Whether brought on by the heat or the stress, the fictional characters from his detective novel-in-progress are dropping in on him in his apartment, offering literary advice and drinking all of his liquor. With the publisher breathing down his neck and the landlady clamoring for the rent, Thomas will have to find some way to pull it all together and write himself out of this mess... before the lights go out.

Performance Dates are February 14 - 22, 2014 at the Pumphouse Theatres and tickets are on sale at www.workshoptheatre.org

Auditions will take place at the Workshop Theatre space (Bay 10, 415 - 60th Avenue SE, Calgary) on November 19 and 21 from 7-9pm. Those interested in auditioning are asked to submit a headshot and resume to the director.  Auditioners will be asked to read selections from the script, which can be made available upon request.

Please email Shelby.reinitz@gmail.com for more information or to book auditions

Audition Notice: Urban Stories Theatre

Urban Stories Theatre Audition Notice:

A Fall as Warm as This by Jesse Lynn Anderson Directed by Helen Young Assistant Director: Brit Kennedy

When: November 26 and 27/2013 from 7-9 pm

Callbacks: December 5/2013 from 7-9 pm

Where: TBA

Please prepare one monologue no longer than 3 minutes.

SYNOPSIS: A single mother teeters on the brink of Alzheimer's Disease, and her daughter is left with a choice: to carry that weight, or to let her fall.

CAST: 

JULIA –(50’s) Single mom

ALEX – (19) Julia's daughter

Jeremy – (19-20) Alex's boyfriend

MAN- (30-50)

Performance dates: April 6th - 12th 2014 @ MOTEL in the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts

TO REQUEST AN AUDITION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO- info@urbanstoriestheatre.org - WITH YOUR CONTACT DETAILS AND WHICH ROLE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR HEAD SHOT AND RESUME IN THE EMAIL.

Audition Notice: Morpheus Theatre - The Pirates of Penzance

Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE a Comic Operetta by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.

Frederick is celebrating his 21st year and, with it, the end of his indenture to the Pirate King. Though a sense of duty has kept him loyal to his friends, the pirates, with his freedom he has vowed to fight to bring the pirates to justice. As he leaves the pirates to make his way in the world he runs into the daughters and wards of the Major General.  As he is discovering what these beautiful creatures are, the pirates realize that Frederick is indentured until his 21st birthday. As he was born on February 29th, he has actually only celebrated 4 birthdays, and is still in indentured for some time.

Will Frederick do his duty, against his better judgment, and rejoin the pirates?

Will he join the police and bring the pirates to justice?  Will he ever see his 21st birthday?

The answers to these questions, and others, are revealed over the two acts of this deliciously comic Gilbert and Sullivan opera.

Open Auditions for all roles will take place on:

Saturday, November 23,  12:00 - 4:00

Monday, November 25,  7:00 - 9:30

Wednesday, November 27,  7:00 - 9:30

at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 - 5 Avenue NW)

Callbacks, if required, will be Saturday, November 30th from 1pm to 5pm.

Book your audition time here:  www.morpheustheatre.ca/prod/pirates2013.php

**ROLES**

MAJOR-GENERAL STANLEY: (M, baritone - Bflat2 to F4) Comic role. Far braver and much more gallant in his own mind than he is in life. Some movement.(He's not much of a dancer, either, though he might argue that).

THE PIRATE KING: (M, baritone - D3 to F4) Full of bravado, he talks a great story, but is really very soft hearted where pirate victims are concerned.

Especially orphan victims. Dance required.

SAMUEL: (M) his Lieutenant.

FREDERIC: (M, tenor - D3 to Bflat4) 21 year old (or able to ply such) hero of the opera. He is constantly guided by his sense of duty. Some dance required.

SERGEANT OF POLICE: (M, bass-baritone - G2 to E4) This is a brave man, though he would rather not have the bravery tested, who leads a band of not-so-brave police.

MABEL: (F, soprano - C4 to Dflat6) Frederick's introduction to femininity, and the girl he intends to marry. Dancing required.

EDITH: (F) General Stanley's Daughter.

KATE: (F) General Stanley's Daughter.

ISABEL: (F) General Stanley's Daughter.

RUTH: (F, mezzo-soprano - G3 to F5) Frederick's nurse, and only female with whom he has had contact over the years. Would like to have Frederick for herself. Some dance.

Chorus of pirates, police, wards of the Major General. There are several small parts that will be drawn from the chorus.

***Auditioners are asked to prepare  a song from Gilbert and Sullivan (but not from the Pirates of Penzance), or another opera that highlights their proficiency in their area of interest, whether it be comic, dramatic or romantic.  Though monologues are not required, a cold read may be

requested.***

The Read Through will be held on Monday December 9. Rehearsals will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons beginning January 11.

The show will move into the Victor Mitchell Theatre at the Pumphouse Theatres on April 13, and run from April 19 to May 4.

Visit www.morpheustheatre.ca  to book your audition time today.

Casting Call - Uplift Media

Girl 1 Description

Is around 8-12 years of age and of African American descent. She is of average height and a more than average build. She is afraid to swim at first, however becomes good at it over time.

This role is SOC, however the actor must convey fear of water without over acting. She must be able to cry when required. She must be able to act like swimming is hard and she is not good at it, however she must be a good swimmer in real life.

The production company is Uplift Media and the client is Impact Society. The video is part of a training series. The video is about 10 minutes long and is shot and looks like a film. The crew are all professionals in the industry and have worked on shows as recent as Heartland and Hell on Wheels.  The shoot will take place in the new year either late winter or summer. We are casting now so we know where we sit in regards to talent. Please submit non-union actors. This is a well paid gig and will be over $500.00 a day. We have yet to land on a firm rate as of yet. We are looking at a two day shoot. The project is produced by Tyson Wiebe. I am also doing the casting because there are few roles on this project.

Please forward headshot and resume to info@upliftmedia.com. Please put "audition" in the email heading. Auditions will take place in Calgary. Audition times and locations will be emailed. 

Volunteer Ushers needed for Sage Theatre

ABOUT THE PLAY:
A wild night of Rock ‘n’ Roll Theatre, Hedwig and The Angry Inch tells the story of our titular songstress and her journey across the world in search of her “other half”. Giving up her identity to flee the Cold War confines of 1980s East Berlin, Hedwig’s unique roadshow shares her life’s story as she chases her lost love: The Rock Star who will make her whole.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
- Hedwig is 1 act, running approx. 90 minutes in length, no intermission (warning: strobe effects in show)
- All volunteers are required to be at the theatre 45 minutes prior to the start of the show (Evening shows begin at 8:00pm, matinees begin at 2:30pm)
- Dress code for all volunteers: something that looks nice
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch will be performed at The Studio in Vertigo Theatre

VOLUNTEER DATES / # OF INDIVIDUALS NEEDED AND REQUIRED ARRIVAL TIME:
Nov. 8th (7:15pm: evening) - 3 people needed
Nov. 9th (1:45pm: matinee) - 3 people needed
Nov. 10th (1:45pm: matinee) - 3 people needed
                (7:15pm: evening) - 1 person  needed
Nov. 14th (7:15pm: evening) - 1 person needed
Nov. 15th (7:15pm: evening) - 3 people needed
Nov. 16th (1:45pm: matinee) - 2 people needed 

                (7:15pm: evening) - 1 person needed

Nov. 17th (1:45pm: matinee) - 3 people needed
(The days/volunteers needed will change slightly as I get more emails from inviduals wanting to usher)
The best way for someone to book their shift is to email me at jessica@sagetheatre.com.
Thank-you!
Jessica Andrews
General Administrator, Sage Theatre
jessica@sagetheatre.com 

Audition Notice - Morpheus Theatre

Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for The Pirates of Penzance.

A Comic Operette by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan

Open Auditions for all roles will take place on:

Saturday, November 23rd (12 noon to 4:00pm) Monday, November 25th (7:00pm to 9:30pm) and Wednesday, November 27th (7:00pm to 9:30pm)

Callbacks, if required, will be Saturday, November 30th from 1pm to 5pm.

at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre

(lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre)

3512 - 5th Avenue NW

Frederick is celebrating his 21st year and, with it, the end of his indenture to the pirate king. Though a sense of duty has kept him loyal to his friends, the pirates, with his freedom he has vowed to fight to bing the pirates to justice.

As he leaves the pirates to make his way in the world he runs into the daughters and wards of the Major General. As he is discovering what These beautiful creatures are, the pirates realize that Frederick is indentured until his 21st birthday. As he was born on February 29th, he has actually only celebrated 4 birthdays, and is still in indentured for some time. Will Frederick do his duty, against his better judgement, and rejoin the pirates?

Will he join the police and bring the pirates to justice?  Will he ever see his 21st birthday. The answers to these questions, and others, are reviled end over the two acts of this deliciously comic Gilbert and Sullivan opera.

ROLES

MAJOR-GENERAL STANLEY: (Male, baritone - Bflat2 to F4) Comic role. Far braver and much more gallant in his own mind than he is in life. Some movement. (He's not much of a dancer, either, though he might argue that).

THE PIRATE KING: (Male, baritone - D3 to F4) Full of bravado, he talks a great story, but is really very soft hearted where pirate victims are concerned. Especially orphan victims. Dance required.

SAMUEL: (Male) his Lieutenant.

FREDERIC: (Male, tenor - D3 to Bflat4) 21 year old (or able to ply such) hero of the opera. He is constantly guided by his sense of duty. Some dance required.

SERGEANT OF POLICE: (Male, bass-baritone - G2 to E4) This is a brave man, though he would rather not have the bravery tested, who leads a band of not so brave police.

MABEL: (Female, soprano - C4 to Dflat6) Frederick's introduction to femininity, and the girl he intends to marry. Dancing required.

EDITH: (Female) General Stanley's Daughter.

KATE: (Female) General Stanley's Daughter.

ISABEL: (Female) General Stanley's Daughter.

RUTH: (Female, mezzo-soprano - G3 to F5) Frederick's nurse, and only female with whom he has had contact over the years. Would like to have Frederick for herself. Some dance.

Chorus of pirates, police, wards of the Major General. There are several small parts that will be drawn from the chorus.

Auditioners are asked to prepare  a song from Gilbert and Sullivan (but not from the Pirates of Penzance), or another opera that highlights their proficiency in their area of interest, whether it be comic, dramatic or romantic.  Though monologues are not required, a cold read may be requested.

The Read Through will be held on Monday December 9th. Rehearsals will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons beginning January 11th.  The show will move into the Victor Mitchell theatre at the Pumphouse Theatres on April 13th, an run from April 19th to May 4th.

Visit www.morpheustheatre.ca to book your audition time today.