The Bone House

Hey Calgary theatre artists,

My name is Simon Mallett and I'm the Artistic Director of Downstage and I also work as a freelance director around town. In an effort to give Calgary theatregoers a terrifying Halloween experience and to work with some exciting new collaborators, I'm looking to mount a production of _THE BONE HOUSE_ this fall in the Motel Theatre in the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts. I'm seeking some passionate and enthusiastic theatre artists to come with me on this journey as we produce this spine-chilling play. If you might be interested, please read on!

The show will run in the MOTEL THEATRE FROM OCTOBER 21ST TO NOVEMBER 1ST, 2014, and for audiences, it promises to be one of the scariest experiences they'll ever have in a theatre. Part of the reason I'm doing this show is to get to work with people I haven't had the good fortune to work with before, and so I'm seeking some key team members right away and will be holding auditions to cast the show later in August. So what's the show about you ask? Well…

SHOW SYNOPSIS: Self-proclaimed mind hunter, Eugene Crowley, presents a lecture about serial killers including Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and the Midnight Cowboy, who is currently at-large. As he delves deeper into the material and questions the public's infatuation with the killers, Crowley's own violent streak begins to show, and his relationship with his assistant Jacob becomes strained.

When Crowley introduces Gabrielle, the only witness to survive one of Midnight Cowboy's attacks, tensions hit a peak and Crowley reveals his true intentions in a genuinely terrifying conclusion that is guaranteed to have the audience screaming. This chilling play by Edmonton's Marty Chan is a psychological experiment about the nature of fear, imagination, and deification of serial killers.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION: My plan is to produce the show under the Equity Artists' Collective Policy, which means those involved can be Equity or non-Equity. Payment is divided among the artists at the end of the process, so while there's no money up front, the hope is that it will be a wicked experience and a terrifying show that, at Halloween time, can attract an audience (and result in a bit of money for involved artists).

As I said, I'm also seeking new collaborators, so that I can get to know the work of other artists, which is always useful knowledge for future projects too!

The show will rehearse primarily in the evenings and on weekends starting in early September. The team members I'm looking for right away

are:

An Associate Director/Producer: Someone to help run rehearsals and work with me to direct the show, while also taking on some producing responsibilities.

A Set/Costume/Lighting Designer: This can be one person or a couple, depending on areas of expertise. Design needs are minimal, but there's room for play, for sure.

A Stage Manager: To keep us organized and help run the show (and to help us make people scream night after night).

If you're interested in working on the show in one of these capacities, please email INFO@BONEHOUSE.CA with a statement of interest and a sense of your experience in that area. Ideally, I'm hoping to have these roles filled by August 8th.

CAST & AUDITIONS: Auditions will take place August 14th & 15th.

Interested actors, please email your headshot and resume to INFO@BONEHOUSE.CA with a statement of interest and your availability on the audition dates.

Eugene Crowley (M): Self proclaimed mind-hunter, a disturbing passion for information about serial killers. 30s-50s.

Jacob (M): Eugene's well-meaning assistant. 20s-30s.

Gabrielle (F): A freightened young woman who survived the killer's attack (20s-30s).

Thanks in advance for your interest. If you have any questions, please email info@bonehouse.ca or send me a message via Facebook.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED, and I look forward to sharing the show with everyone at the end of October.

Cheers!

Please Note: This is not a Downstage show. Although I'm directing it and it's taking place in the Motel, it's purely a side project for me - an opportunity to work on a piece I love and a chance to collaborate with new artists. I hope you'll join me!

Audition Notice: Oncue

AUDITION NOTICE - ONCUE - Contemporary A Capella Ensemble

Calling All Singers!

Show us what you’ve got!

Auditions for all voice types:

Monday, July 28, 6:00-9:00

Singers are asked to prepare 1 solo performance piece, with CD track or a cappella. In addition there will be sight singing and ear tests.

Call (403) 234-SHOW(9549) today to book your audition time!

We are looking to audition talented, dynamic and skilled performers who are interested in singing challenging contemporary vocal music with a strong emphasis on musical independence and a professional performing arts attitude. This audition is for both male and female singers. Because we work from written music, good sight-reading ability is important. Experience in a cappella music is a plus, but not mandatory.

ONCUE is a vocal ensemble launched in 1995 that blends tight harmonies with a touch of musical theatre to create a unique brand of top-notch entertainment. The smooth synchronized sound, perfect blend and eclectic repertoire have brought great popularity to this group. ONCUE has performed at many events in Calgary and surrounding areas, participated in PODIUM in Winnipeg, Victoria, Sackville NB, and Ottawa, "Northern Harmony" in Edmonton (Audience Favourite award winners for a record setting 3 consecutive

years) and the “Harmony Sweepstakes” a cappella competition in California. There are opportunities to perform at private parties, public functions, conventions, international competitions and fund raising events, as well as at Youth Singers Main stage shows. ONCUE members are auditioned, experienced performers, drawing on the talent in the ACT3 Division, Alumni and other exceptional performers. A number of ONCUE members work or have worked in various professional capacities on our Artistic Team.

Follow ONCUE Facebook page to get the latest news https://www.facebook.com/ONCUE.YouthSingers

Audition Notice: HALO

HALO

Written by Josh MacDonald and directed by Mark Lewandowski

Audition Dates: Tuesday July  29th 5:00-9:00 pm

Audition Location: Alberta Bible College – 635 Northmount Dr. NW

PLEASE PREPARE: One (1) 60-second contemporary, comedic monologue. For the role of Donald, please have a dramatic monologue. You may be asked to cold read.

All characters need to be able to sing at least a melody line.

BOOK YOUR AUDITION with val@fireexit.ca

Play Summary: When an image of Jesus appears on the side of a Tim Hortons restaurant in Nately, Nova Scotia, life is forever changed. The town's inhabitants are challenged to ask difficult questions about faith, life and love with sometimes moving, sometimes hilarious results. Complicating the matter, of course, are the more mundane questions of whether this appearance is a miracle, an accident, or quite possibly even a hoax.

At the centre of this wickedly entertaining play resides the more existential and personal question of what has happened to our notion of meaning and ethics in the strip-mall culture of concrete and crass competition which has replaced a more pastoral and rural life of care for the earth, the cycle of the seasons and its festivals, and the blessings of renewal in the family. Has religion lost the ability to mediate these two conditions, or did it ever really have that power?

Character Breakdown:

CASEY: Female in her late teens

Stuck in a dead end job in Nately, NS and wants to get out.

Cynical with a tough exterior

Opinionated, passionate, and outspoken

Smart and very witty

Think Ellen Page in Juno

No belief in religion, a very questioning faith in God Will need to kiss Jansen

JJ: Priest in his 30's

Liberal and progressive stuck in a very conservative congregation Very pop-culture savvy Witty and intelligent Has long hair

JANSEN: Male in his late teens

Boyfriend of Casey

A hockey player, always working out

Earnest but a big dumb

Quite religious but has a very naïve faith Loves Casey Will need to kiss Casey Is not a stereotype

DONALD: Tree farmer in his 50s

Daughter in coma

Has let himself go taking care of his daughter for over a year Has a great but simple faith

LIZZY: Female in her 20s

A local girl who has moved to the big city and is now "citified "

A writer who is now in advertising and hates her job Feels guilty for the accident that put her sister into a coma Realistic Feels she is losing her faith Script says she has braces (actor may be asked to have temporary braces put on)

MALE SWING: Plays various characters including Fat Bob (owner of doughnut shop who believes God rewards him monetarily) Nat (member of Christian folk duo) Versatile comedic actor who can still be real Needs to sing well

FEMALE SWING: Plays various characters including Mimi Myers (self-important CBC reporter) Fanny (member of Christian folk duo) Versatile comedic actor who can still be real Needs to sing well

Show Dates: October 8th-12th, 2014 (6 performances) at the Engineered Air Theatre, Epcor Centre for Performing Arts Tech Rehearsals: October 4th-7th

Rehearsals: TBA

Fire Exit Theatre is a not-for-profit semi-professional theatre company. We operate primarily with a volunteer base. As such, your time and talent will be considered volunteer.

www.fireexit.ca

Audition Notice

Workshopping a new production...

6 roles available:

$500 honorarium roles:

           1 male 30 - 50 years old: actor/ dance/ writer

           1 female 30 - 50 years old: actor/ dancer/ writer

 Non-honorarium roles:

           1 female 18 - 25 years old: actor/ dancer

           1 male 18-25 years old: actor/ dancer  

           2 female 18 - 50 years old: actor/ mover

           2 males 18-50 years old: actor/ mover

** Adult material and content **

Please indicate which role you would be audition for.

Please submit CV and head shots to:

Blair@AOShirley.com

Casting Call - "Young Drunk Punk"

Hello,

We're currently casting a new comedy television series called "Young Drunk Punk" which will be directed by Bruce McCulloch (Kids in the Hall) and shoot in Calgary.  

We're looking for a males and females from across Canada who look 18-21yrs.

For character descriptions and all video audition details, go to: http://larissamaircasting.com/youngdrunkpunk.html

I've also attached a casting notice. We'd appreciate it if you could forward this information on to anyone who might meet these specs, or post the attached notice where it can be seen.

Deadline for submissions is Thursday, July 24.

Best,

The "Young Drunk Punk" Casting Team

ADHD Sketch Comedy - NOW AUDITIONING

Sketch Comedy Calgary a.k.a ADHD Sketch Comedy is doing one more round of auditions for featured performers and writers for their upcoming season.

- Must be willing to commit to at least one show and 7 rehearsals.

-We are looking for actors and writers with comedic skills and a strong sense of what makes good comedy.

- Must understand the workshop process and be collaborative and open to criticism and change.

Auditions will be held the evening of Monday July 28th. Please email headshot and resume to outofourheads@shaw.ca.

Thank you in advance for your interest in sketchcomedycalgary.com

Performance Intensive! July 19-20

Come join Company of Rogues at our 2014 Summer Performance Intensive - The Bar off Melrose at Evergreen Theatre! 

July 19, 2014 - 7:30 pm 
July 20, 2013 - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm 
Tickets: $15 adult/ $10 student/senior (CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR). 

A comedy about the various interesting characters who congregate at The off Bar Melrose. All are there because something draws them to this place. Some with hopes and dreams to explore, others there to escape life's complications or just to meet someone. It's funny, touching, insightful and relieving. It's an affectionate look at all of us, in one way or another.
Warning: mature content & adult themes

For more information please call 403.228.5526 or email info@corogues.com

Here is a link to join our Facebook event: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/830143330331392/

Open Casting Call

OPEN CASTING CALL

We're doing a casting call for four short indie horror films, to be shot in Calgary and Area. Filming will start August 4^th through until the end of the month. 
We are looking for local Calgary talent for as many of the roles as possible.
Auditions will be held at the Grey Eagle Hotel on Grey Eagle Drive SW, Calgary, between 10 AM and 4 PM, Saturday July 19^th.
Please see the available roles below.
If you are planning on auditioning please message me to arrange a time, and so that we are aware of how many individuals will be participating.
Please prepare one minute of comedy and one minute of drama for your audition.
Thank you!

Cast List: Segment 1
The Man – male, late 30s early 40s, attractive
Bystander/office person 1
Bystander/office person 2
Bystander/office person 3
Bystander/office person 4
For the Bystanders we're looking for individuals of “office working age” (20-60) capable of acting as though he or she has been hit by a bullet.
Nurse – gender irrelevant, should be mid to late 20s or older.
Doctor – gender irrelevant, should be late 20s or older.
The Man's Wife – female, attractive. No speaking lines.
The Man's Son – male, 8 or 9 years of age, no speaking lines.
Security Officer 1 – gender irrelevant, should be mid to late 20s or older, with the physical appearance of a competent guard.
Security Officer 2 - gender irrelevant, should be mid to late 20s or older, with the physical appearance of a competent guard.

Cast List: Segment 2

Stanley – male, late 60s or early 70s
Helen – female, late 60s or early 70s
Whiskers the Cat
Andy – male, 30s, attractive

Cast List: Segment 3

Mrs. Bricabrac: everybody’s mother, a classic cliché hyper-sweet grey-haired woman. Mid 60s.
Fred Hanson: a cardboard character who talks exactly the way a viewer expects him to talk, as though he has long since memorized his opinions. Mid 60s.
Hostage – female, strong enough to fight off a skinny male
Jim the Guard - male, overweight
David – male, cameraman, 20s – 30s, able to look evil
P.A. – male, early 20s, hapless
Chet – male, news reporter, an empty suit with commanding voice
Russell Wares – male, electrocuted convict
Old Woman – female, 70s – 80s, stern, with pearls
Blue Collar – male, huge, 30s – 40s, rough-looking
Teenager – any gender, 16 – 20.
Becky – female, attractive yet stupid-looking, blonde,
Customer in hardware store - any gender, 30-40
Cabbie – male, 30s - 40s
Bus Driver – male, 30s - 40s
Young Boy – male, 10-11, pukes on Brewster.
Steve – male, weatherman, 20s - 30s
Teenage girl – female, 15-18

Thank you!

Again, please send any inquiries to managementhgb@gmail.com.

Audition Notice: Urban Stories Theatre

Urban Stories Theatre: Audition notice

Urban Stories Theatre is looking for actors for our fall production of The Servant by Maria Crooks. Performance week: Nov 2-8/2014 at the Motel Theatre.

The Servant by Maria Crooks, directed by Helen Young

The Servant tells the story of a poor, uneducated woman in the years prior to, and after the end of centuries of oppressive colonial rule in Jamaica, whose life seems destined to remain downtrodden and miserable. Will her dream of a better future for herself and her children come true or are the odds stacked against her, too many for her to overcome?

Cast:

Margaret: Canadian, Mid 30s early 40s

Richard: Canadian, 30’ or 40s Margaret’s husband

Juanita: Jamaican maid, Mid-30s

Johanna: English, Mid 30’s early 40s

Claire, English/Canadian, Mid 30s-40’s

Pastor Vincent: English/Canadian, Mid 30s-40’s, Claire’s husband

When:

-Thursday July 24 from 6:30-9 pm

-Friday July 25 from 6:30-9 pm

-Callbacks on Monday July 27 from 6:30-9 pm

Please prepare a dramatic monologue no longer than 3 minutes. Send photo and resume to info@urbanstoriestheatre.com with The Servant in the subject line.

Thanks

Helen Young

Artistic Director

Urban Stories Theatre