Heritage Park Ghost Tours - Storytellers wanted

Make a little history of your own at Heritage Park.  Heritage Park is looking for storytellers to deliver ghost tours.  Successful candidates with be able to deliver an authentic storytelling technique while staying true to the historical account of the ghost stories provided. This one hour tour will be delivered to a maximum of 24 people in a walking tour format, visiting various exterior locations in the Historical Village at Heritage Park.  THIS IS A PAID GIG. 

Event Dates:  Tour times are 6:30 to 9:30pm Wednesday evenings September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19 November 9, 16

(Candidates are not required to deliver tours on all event dates).

Training dates are:  August 16th, 23rd and 30th from 6pm to 9pm.

Candidates will receive training in guided tour techniques and will be given the opportunity to learn storytelling techniques from experienced storytellers and tour guides.  Learn from first person accounts of happenings in the park, and find out more about the history of the exhibits and of western Canadian settlement.  Performance event dates are paid.  The written ghost stories and tour routes will be provided during training.  Successful ghost tour guides may also have the opportunity to assist in delivering the more in-depth Ghost and Gourmet program October 31, November 1 and 2nd , as well as anticipated springghost tours.

If interested, auditions are July 26th from 6pm to 9pm at Heritage Park.

Requirements will be to memorize a provided ghost story and deliver it at the auditions off-book.  Please contact Trevor at tmatheson@heritagepark.ca if you would like to book an audition.

Deadline to submit is July 22nd.

Audition Notice - Confederation Theatre Society

Confederation Theatre Society will be holding open auditions for its first show of the 2016/17 season.

INVESTMENT IN MURDER

Written by Alan LeBoeuf

Directed by Breezy Manning

 at the Workshop Theatre Societys rehearsal space Bay 10, 415 60th Ave SE on July 4th or  5th at 7.30pm

Play dates are September 9th - 17th (8 performances) in the Joyce Dolittle Theatre at Pumphouse

ABOUT THE PLAY

Characters

Cynthia Wise            45-55 (Executive with LG Investments)

David Carpenter       35-40 (Fee Lance Videographer)

Morris Lee                40-50 (Attorney)

Simon Osgood          45-55 (Controller of LG Investments)

Leslie Gershon          65-70 (President of LG Investments)

Lois Larocque           65-70 (Elderly neighbour)

Detective Miller        45-55 (Local police officer)

Mr Larocque             45-55 (Lois's son)

Synopsis

Investing is a dangerous game and above all you should know who you are investing with. Profits can disappear in the blink of an eye but then again so can dead bodies. In this thriller set in the Nevada mansion of one of the world's elite, Leslie Gershon, some people are not who they seem.And some of these people would do anything to make a big profit. Anything including murder. One problem might be finding the dead body. An even bigger problem might be finding out just why the murder took place..... if, indeed it did.

Blend Vocal Association

Blend Vocal Association is seeking new singing performers to join our auditioned ensemble.  We are looking for both 1st and 2nd sopranos and altos to fill out our complement of 14 female members.  We perform popular, broadway and country music, sometimes with some simple movement but always with enthusiasm and joy. To audition US, you can see us performing Saturday July 9th at 6:30 p.m. at "Windows on the West" in the Roundup Centre at Stampede. 

Please prepare a song for your audition, bringing your own recorded background music, singing a cappella, or with a simple piano arrangement for our director to play.  We rehearse Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. in Lakeview with a weekend workshop on Saturday and Sunday October 15th and 16th.  Membership dues are $200 per term (fall and winter) and our Christmas concert is Saturday November 26th at the River Park Auditorium.  If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Cathy at 403-510-0365 or blendvocal@gmail.com

Audition Notice - Aca

AUDITION NOTICE

Aca-WHAT?

ONCUE, one of Calgary’s most established a cappella ensembles, is seeking new adult members this upcoming 2016/2017 season. 

Auditions are open to all voice parts, male & female.

Aca-WHEN?

Monday, July 4th @ 6pm-9pm

Tuesday, July 5th @ 6pm-9pm

Wednesday, July 6th @ 6pm-9pm

Performing Arts Youth Centre, Calgary, AB

Aca-WHO?

ONCUE, is a semi-professional vocal ensemble that blends tight harmonies with a touch of musical theatre to create a unique brand of top-notch entertainment. ONCUE is a part of the Youth Singers of Calgary, a unique performing arts organization that has provided opportunity for young people to express themselves through music, dance, and theatre since 1985.

ONCUE has performed at many events in Calgary and surrounding areas including four times at the Podium Choral Conference, “Northern Harmony” in Edmonton and DCINY’s “Total Vocal with Deke Sharon” at Carnegie Hall in New York.

What to prepare?         1-3min vocal piece of any style, to  

be sung without accompaniment

What to submit?         You will be asked to fill out your

  rehearsal availability upon arrival

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Sight reading and performing experience is a must, as you will be asked to sing a few short sight-reading and harmony exercises.

Audition time slots are available here:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4ba8ad2ca0fc1-oncue [1]

For further information please contact ONCUE’s directors:

Dean Lauderdale dtlauderdale@hotmail.com or

Jessica Eckstadt jesseckstadt@gmail.com 

Lauren Thompson

Marketing Manager

Youth Singers of Calgary

www.youthsingers.org [2]

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[1] http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4ba8ad2ca0fc1-oncue

[2] http://www.youthsingers.org/

Audition Notice - Big Th-eer-sis Theatre

AUDITION NOTICE

BIG TH-EER-SIS THEATRE PRESENTS

HOW TO NOT GET LAID

AUDITION DETAILS

Please prepare a comedic monologue no longer than 2 minutes. Also, expect to be asked to do cold readings from the script. To book an audition time, please send a headshot, resume and date/time preference to MATT@PLAYGROUNDTHEATRE.CA or MATTDEWALD@HOTMAIL.COM.

Auditions will be held at the Beltline Aquatic and Fitness Centre, 221 12 AVE SW on

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 FROM 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM &

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 FROM 1:00PM – 5:00PM

REHEARSAL AND SHOW DETAILS

The show will require about 60 hours of rehearsal, of which each actor will be called for about 30-40 hours total. Rehearsal dates and times will be scheduled throughout July and August based on company members'

availability. The production will run at the Loose Moose Theatre FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, AUGUST 5TH, 6TH, 12TH & 13TH.

COMPENSATION

Both union and non-union actors are welcome to audition. All collaborators on this show, including actors, will receive a portion of the box office profits. Please contact us if there are any questions.

CHARACTERS

STEVE - a guy, mid-twenties

CYNTHIA - a girl, mid-twenties

ABOUT THE SHOW

HOW TO NOT GET LAID was a box office hit at the 2012 Calgary FringeFestival. It played to sold out houses and received extremely positive feedback and reviews. The original cast included Matt Dewald (playwright) and Aadila Dosani, and was directed by Juan Delgado. This summer's remount will be performed at the Loose Moose Theatre under the direction of Matt Dewald and will feature a new cast.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Big Th-eer-sis, originally called Big T Theatreclan, produced shows between 2004-2007 at Birds and Stone and the Pumphouse Theatre. The company worked towards bringing classical stories and ancient theatre to life on today's stage. The company was co-founded by artistic director Matt Dewald, and artistic producer Matt Smith. The two Matts recruited a strong team of theatre artists, most of who studied at the University of Calgary, and produced work that engaged and inspired audiences. The company was only active for a few years, but was resurrected in 2012 to produce the highly successful HOW TO NOT GET LAID at the Calgary Fringe Festival. The company will come together to produce this 2012 hit once more.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Matt Dewald began acting in 1993 and has been involved and working in theatre for 23 years since then. He has worked with over a dozen theatre companies in various different roles including director, actor/improviser, lighting designer, producer, and playwright. Matt holds two degrees from the University of Calgary including a bachelor of fine arts in drama and a bachelor of education specializing in secondary drama. Selected directing credits include: THE BACCHAE, TAMBURLAINE, ZAG REUS: PARTY ISLAND OF THE EMERALD SEA (Big T Theatreclan), THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, TREASURE ISLAND (Loose Moose Theatre Company), THE TIME MACHINE (Workshop Theatre), TINY REPLICAS, DIE MRS. VEENSTRA BECAUSE YOU ARE OLD (Sage Theatre's Ignite!), RAPUNZEL! RAPUNZEL! A VERY HAIRY FAIRY TALE, CINDERELLA (2008) (Storybook Theatre).

If there are any questions, or to book an audition time, please contact MATT@PLAYGROUNDTHEATRE.CA or MATTDEWALD@HOTMAIL.COM.

If you are unable to make the audition dates, but would like to be considered for a role, please contact us to try and make alternate arrangements.

We are also looking to recruit a team member to work on publicity forthe show in exchange for an honorarium for their efforts. If you or anyone you know is looking to gain experience in this area please contact us.

Jubilations Dinner Theatre is hiring!

Wanna Audition? Ever thought of Auditioning for Jubilations Dinner Theatre? If so please email your headshot and resume to infocalgary@jubilations.ca to be considered. 
Our next auditions are being held on Canada Day. Come join this amazing team!

Casting Call - First Light

Hello,

Hope all is well. My name is Myriam. I'm working for K+K Casting (http://krisandkaracasting.com/) and we're starting a Canada-wide casting call for teen boys for the lead role in a film called First Light which is a beautiful independent feature and a great opportunity for whomever gets the role. I was wanting to reach out to as many theatre programs as possible to see if any of the students might be interested in submitting an audition tape. 

Below is a bunch of information about the casting and where teens can submit their video. If you could blast it out to any and/or all of your theatre teachers/programs/male students (16-23 yrs), and include it in your newsletter if you have one, that would be amazing! If you know of anyone else or other organizations/programs who would be a good fit, please feel free to forward the email to them too.

If you want to spread the word via Facebook too, our Facebook event for it is www.facebook.com/events/498805503643207/

If you have any questions, you can email me at kkcastingassistant@gmail.com

Thanks!

Myriam

K&K Casting is currently casting the Role of SEAN in the new Feature Film FIRST LIGHT - and that could be YOU!

*** Note: We are looking for CANADIAN ACTORS (or Actors with CANADIAN working papers) ONLY ***

We are looking specifically for male actors (any ethnicity) between the ages of 16-23 who can easily pull off looking 17.

**In order to be considered, please go to www.indi.com/firstlight/firstlightseanaudition to get detailed instructions, download the audition script (Sides), and upload an audition video.

FIRST LIGHT 

Director: Jason Stone
Producer/Production Company: Oddfellows Pictures

LEAD STORYLINE: Seventeen-year-old SEAN TERRELL provides sanctuary for a classmate, ALEX LAINEY, who begins to develop extraordinary powers following an encounter with a UFO.

ROLE: SEAN TERRELL - MUST be able to realistically play 16-19 years old. 

Sean is 17, rough but still a kid, burdened with more responsibility than any teenager should have after his mom split, leaving him to look after his younger brother and aging grandma.

Emotionally guarded, he still harbours feelings for Alex, the girl he used to date, but who seems to have moved on.

A strange encounter with a UFO brings the two together again, but this epic adventure proves harrowing. As Alex's supernatural abilities grow stronger, she becomes an existential threat to Sean. Ultimately, he will regain the innocence he's lost while learning to let go of the past so that he can move forward with his life…LEAD"

The Drowsy Chaperone

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE presented by THE CAST PROGRAM

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IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR:

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UNDERLING

Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: Ab2

PROGRAM DATES: June 10 - July 20

(Tues&Thurs eve/Sat aft&eve + 2 workshop weekends)

SHOW DATES: July 21 - 30, 2016 at the Lunchbox Theatre

If interested please email your resume & headshot or recent photo to thecastprogram@gmail.com or call program coordinator Steven Morton at 587.888.7464

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The CAST Program

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Our goal is to give young performers (ages 15-24*) a unique training experience and the tools necessary to take their love of the arts to the next level as they continue to pursue post-secondary, community or professional performance opportunities.

*If you are over 24 and interested in training with us please don't hesitate to contact us!

IMPORTANT

Tuition for this program is $600.

Program offerings for ALL participants include:

- private one-on-one coachings (voice/acting/dance)

- masterclasses with guest instructors from local professional companies

- vocal masterclasses

- dance classes in ballet, jazz & tap

- acting classes & scene study

- audition masterclasses

- a role in our 2016 Production: The Drowsy Chaperone

Please visit www.youthsingers.org/programs/cast [1] for complete details on program dates.

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THE COLLABORATIVE ARTISTS' SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM A division of Youth Singers of Calgary www.youthsingers.org/programs/cast [1]

Links:

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[1] http://www.youthsingers.org/programs/cast

Audition Notice - Liffey Players

Audition Notice for Liffey Players' fall production of:

THE KINGS OF THE KILBURN HIGH ROAD

by Jimmy Murphy

Directed by Jerod Blake

SYNOPSIS: 

Six young Irish working men emigrate to London in the early 1970s. Like so many of their generation, they spend their lives in manual labor jobs; digging ditches or construction work. They intended to stay only a little while, make some money and return home as successful men, but that day never seemed to arrive. Now, twenty-something years later, still in London, five of them gather in the side room of a pub in an informal wake for one of them who has died. All are in their late-40s or early-50s. All but one (who had split off from the group years earlier and established a successful construction company of his own) are broken from lives of hard work and harder drinking.

The entire play takes place in one afternoon and evening at that pub, as the characters drink to their fallen friend; the only one to make it home, albeit in a coffin. Secrets are revealed and lies are uncovered

AUDITION DATES:

June 21: 7-10pm Group auditions

June 23: 7-10pm Group auditions

Callbacks June 26: 10am- 1pm

Where: Irish Cultural Society in Bowness. 

Auditions will be held in a group setting, cold reading from the script.

 Plan to be at the audition for the full 3 hours so we can do our best to give everyone an equal chance to read all parts.

REHEARSAL DATES:

Begin Mid August and run Tuesdays & Thursdays (7-10pm) and Sunday mornings (10-1pm)

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Move in October 30 and close November 12 in "The Shed" at The Pumphouse Theatres.

Age range accepted for the auditions will be mid- 40's to early 60's.

If you are interested in an audition, please send a resume and head shot to jerodblake@shaw.ca and specify which date, June 21 or 23, you would like to audition.

Liffey Players Drama Society is a non- profit, volunteer driven theatre company.  As such, we do NOT pay fees associated with Equity artists.

Thank you,

Jerod Blake

Director

The Kings of the Kilburn High Road

Tin Star - TV Series

“Tin Star” Season #1 is shooting 10 episodes.

Season Dates:   Tentative dates June 15 – November 18, 2016

Locations:         High River and other Southern Alberta locations TBD

Production is holding 2 open casting calls for Background Performers

-  taking submissions from ages 5 – 80, all ethnicities:

Calgary

Sunday June 5^th                 10am – 7pm

Hotel Blackfoot (formerly the Blackfoot Inn) in the Blackfoot ballroom

High River

Tuesday June 7^th               noon – 9pm

High River Memorial Centre – basement lower room

Audition Notice - Morpheus Theatre

AUDITIONS FOR RUN FOR YOUR WIFE JUNE 13, 14, 16

Written by Ray Cooney

Directed by James Noonan

AT THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE, SEPT 23 - OCT 1 , 2016

John Smith is a man with a schedule and a secret. The schedule is not just to keep him on time in his job driving a taxi, it also keeps his life—his lives, rather—organized and in their places. You see, it’s important to be organized when one has two of everything. Yes, everything. Two separate lives in two different houses in two different areas of London, with two different wives! When John is mugged, he finds himself coming home from the hospital surrounded by wives and policemen, all asking for an explanation. _Run For Your Wife_ has been bringing laughter to audiences for many years. Join us this September when it brings the laughter to you!

Open auditions will take place:

*Mon June 13 (7:00 to 9:30pm)

*Tues June 14 (7:00 to 9:30pm)

*Thur June 16 (7:00 to 9:30pm)

at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre, 3512 5 Avenue NW (lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre)

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Callbacks will be either Sun June 19 OR Tues June 21. Callbacks will require all candidates to work for the entire three hours.

Audition Requirements:

*A prepared comedic monologue (2 minutes long)

*A cold read may be requested

*Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition

For more information (including character descriptions), or to book an audition, visit www.morpheustheatre.ca [1], call 403-246-2999 or e-mail audition@morpheustheatre.ca.

Rehearsals will be from August 2 to September 22 on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Morpheus Theatre requires that auditioners come prepared to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule.

Links:

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[1] http://www.morpheustheatre.ca

CAT Awards - Performance Pieces

Hello All!

Once again we are looking for 3 or 4 performance pieces for the upcoming

2016 CAT Awards Celebration on Saturday August 27. The performances need to be no more than five minutes in length and have minimal to no technical and set requirements.  Please note that up to 5 mics will be available this year for the performers. More mics can be incorporated but must be supplied by the performing company. Please send your submission to James Noonan at jsnoonan@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Performers, please note that submissions for a performance must come directly from the theatre company.

Looking forward to seeing you all at another great celebration!

James Noonan

CAT Awards Committee

Performance Piece Selection__

Calling all Young Musicians

Calling all serious young musicians (under 21) Be part of the start-up of a new Youth Musicians of Music Mile Alliance - YO MOMMA

We are having a kick off on the weekend of Gobsmacked  on MusicMile Sunday June 12th, 2016 3PM until 4PM in front of Plant 1327 9 Avenue SE

Bring an instrument if you want to jam, we'll start with the Lumineers'

Ho Hey!

For information contact

katestevens2015@gmail.com

or  info@musicmile.ca

Audition Notice: Scorpio Theatre

AUDITION NOTICE – SCORPIO THEATRE – Calgary, Alberta

Production name: It Came From Mars!

Audition dates:

Monday, June 13, 2016 7:00-10:00 pm

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 7:00-10:00 pm

Invited Call backs: Sunday, June 19, 2016 1:00-5:00 pm

First Read-Through: MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 7:00-10:00

Rehearsal Dates: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00, Sunday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 - AUGUST 9, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2016.

Production Run: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016.

All cast members are required during "Tech Week", OCTOBER 2, 2016 THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2016.

Email applications to: bookings@scorpio.ca

Contact name: Daisy Pond Contact email: dpond@scorpio.ca

Contact phone: 403-615-5016 [1] Engager Website: www.scorpio.ca [2]

Scorpio Theatre is an Equal opportunity employer. Artists of all backgrounds regardless of race, orientation, or personal beliefs are encouraged to apply.

Additional information:

Casting person in attendance: Director: Carl Bishop; Artistic Associate:

Matt Pickering; Stage Manager: Daisy Pond

_October 30, 1938. _

_While in rehearsal for their weekly radio play the cast and crew of "Farlowe's Mystery Theatre Hour" hear a terrifying report over the radio

- Martians have landed! Faced with Martian invasion and barricaded in their studio; passions ignite, secret identities are revealed and slapstick mayhem ensues when a washed-up director, his drama queen Ex, a wanna-be war hero, a ditzy actress, and a German sound effects wiz all think they are about to annihilated by men from Mars. Honesty and hilarity erupt as truth and loyalty square off against fear and paranoia. _

ROLES AVAILABLE:

-QUENTIN FARLOWE, 35+, director/writer/actor

-MAUDE MYRTLES, 25+, secretary

-WERNER KREILIG, 20s, sound effects technician

-GEORGE LOOMIS, 40s, actor, former soldier

-DOLORES BRECKINRIDGE, 20s, actress

-JULIA CRANE, 30+, actress

Please prepare two modern contrasting monologues with a combined length of no more than five (5) minutes in length. Those actors seen at call backs will be provided sides for cold reading.

Send resume and headshot bookings@scorpio.ca with the subject line “MARS AUDITIONS”, and indicate in the body of the email which character you want to audition for and your preference for a time.