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.
