Audition Notice - Birnton Theatricals

2016-2017 Season Auditions for Birnton Theatricals

Birnton Theatricals is excited to announce the auditions for their 2016-2017 season production. Birnton Theatricals mandate is to produce theatre and offer educational programming that introduces kids and young adults to the power and magic of live theatre and drama.  Our goal is to not only foster the development of beginning artists but also to excite a young generation into becoming life long patrons of the arts.
We have a variety of productions on the go this season so we thought we would do all the auditions at once.
Our productions include:
for the Crayon Series: 2 kids shows for Stage West for Kids, a show with the CPO
for the Mosaic Series: The Shape of Things by Neil Labute performed at Motel at Arts Commons.

Please see below for more information about each project.
Each project will be cast as a stand alone production although artists are welcome to audition for any or all of the projects.
Auditions for roles will take place:
Monday, September 19 and Tuesday, September 20 (7-10pm)
Auditions will be held at the Theatre Calgary Rehearsal Hall – Arts Commons (220 9th Ave SE Calgary)
Audition Requirements:

•      Prepare a musical theatre song for the audition

•      Bring your own accompaniment (playback available through headphone jack)

•      One comic or children's theatre monologue

•      If just interested in Shape of Things please prepare a contemporary monologue in place of song.

•      Please email your resume and headshot when booking audition

•      Actors must be over 18.

To book an audition, please visit www.birntontheatricals.com or email ailsa@birntontheatricals.com
Note: Non-Equity Production. Payment will be on a per show basis with an honorarium for the rehearsal period.
Rehearsals will be part time and flexible starting approx 8-10 weeks prior to opening of each project and will take place at a TBD location.  Rehearsals will take place mostly in the evenings and on weekends.  The schedule will be created around artists' individual schedules.
Crayon Series
Christmas 2016
Production 1:
Twas The Night Before Christmas
Written and Directed by Chris Stockton
In co-production with Stage West for Kids
It's the night before Christmas and the Barr family have just returned home!  In keeping with tradition, the family settles in to read Twas the Night Before Christmas.  When the suggestion is made to copy the story exactly as possible, chaos ensues with the family realizing that the traditions we hold so dearly are strange but are rooted in love, family and the Christmas spirit.
Roles:
LEEANNE – A mother, she is a single mother helping to raise two children since their father is away overseas.  She is loving but firm, fun but filled with common sense and tired from all of the holiday rush.
JACK - The son of the family and is your typical high energy young kid.  He enjoys superheroes and loves his sister in spite of bugging her all the time.  He is the Batman to her Robin and being the older sibling, he often takes control or has the final word.
JILL - The daughter in the family.  She is the younger of the two children but that doesn't mean that she is not smart.  She approaches life with wide eyed wonder and lots of energy.  She doesn't understand boys – they're weird but that doesn't mean that she doesn't have a soft spot for her brother. 
Note all performers have to be comfortable singing and being able to move (dance).


Show Schedule:

Sat. Nov 26 – 12:15 pm
Sat. Dec 3 – 10:15 am
Sat. Dec 3 – 2:15 pm
Sat. Dec 10 – 10:15 am
Sat. Dec 10 – 2:15 pm
Mon. Dec 12 – 7:15 pm
Sat. Dec 17 – 10:15 am
Sat. Dec 17 – 2:15 pm
Mon. Dec 19 – 12:15 pm
Mon. Dec 19 – 7:15 pm
Tues. Dec 20 – 12:15 pm
Tues. Dec 20 – 7:15 pm
Weds. Dec 21 – 12:15 pm
Thurs. Dec 22 – 12:15pm
Fri. Dec 23 – 12:15pm
Sat. Dec 24 – 10:15am
Sat. Dec 24 – 2:15pm
Note: Cast will be responsible for set up (prior to house opening 2.5 hours before show) and strike of each show.

Spring 2017
Production 2:
Miriam and the Magical Musical Mood Machine
Written and Directed by Chris Stockton
 In co-production with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University
Miriam's day is off to a rocky start until she discovers a mysterious small machine outside her house.  Once she begins touching the buttons, a strange thing happens, the magical music that the machine plays begins effecting her emotions!  But when the machine breaks and starts to cause the emotions of everyone around her to go crazy, Miriam is forced to choose between her family and her new found powers!  A funny, musical romp through how music effects our emotions, this educational journey will interactively cover aspects of both the music and health curriculums.
Roles:
MIRIAM – A young spunky girl who is full of emotion.  She could be misinterpreted as being sneaky but she is genuinely curious.  A big presence in spite of her small size.
MOM – A very real world mother with a very practical way of dealing with things.  She likes things neat, tidy and in their place.  She always keeps her emotions in check until, well the machine takes control of her.
JAMIE – Miriam's best friend.  Always suspect of Miriam's hidden agenda, everything stresses them out.  They are a worrier and for good reason, they're often right.  Jamie is, unfortunately, easily persuaded to not trust their gut instinct.
Concert Date(s) and Location(s):
Thursday, April 20, 2017 – 2 performances
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 – 2 performances
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 – 2 performances

Dress Rehearsals to be determined from the following:
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM -  1:30 PM —  Bella Concert Hall
Production 3:
Rumplestiltskin
Written and Directed by Chris Stockton
In co-production with Stage West for Kids
Based on the traditional tale by the Brothers Grimm, this traditional telling of the story follows a young maiden named Alexandria who is locked in a tower when her father tells the king that she can spin straw into gold.  Helped by a strange, anonymous stranger, she is able to turn the straw into gold three times, but not without a cost.  When she may lose her first born child, she must guess the strangers name!
Roles:
ALEXANDRIA– A beautiful young woman who is bright, caring and hard working.  She knows her limits though and is not afraid to negotiate a deal.
KING ARCHIBALD – A ruthless ruler who wants to marry Alexandria.  He isn't afraid to call the bluff of her handmaiden who claims she can spin straw into gold.
OLGA – The handmaiden who is responsible for getting Alexandria into the mess of the spinning straw into gold.  An old woman but not without a strong spirit and will to fix things.
RUMPLESTILTSKIN – (Puppet) – Peformed by the same actor as King Archibald – A creepy little creature who is selfish, sneaky and manipulative.  He does happen to have the ability to spin straw into gold.
Show Schedule:

Sat. May 6- 12:15pm
Sat. May 13- 12:15pm
Sat. May 20- 12:15pm
Sat. May 27- 12:15pm
Sat. June 3- 12:15pm
Sat. June 10- 12:15pm

Note: Cast will be responsible for set up (prior to house opening 2.5 hours before show) and strike of each show.

Mosaic Series 

Production 4
The Shape of Things
by Neil LaBute
Directed by Chris Stockton
March 30-April 8, 2017 – MOTEL Theatre at Arts Commons
How far would you go for love? For art? What would you be willing to change? What price might you pay? Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in THE SHAPE OF THINGS. A young student drifts into an ever-changing relationship with an art major while his best friends' engagement crumbles, so unleashing a drama that peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships.
Evelyn (Lead): Female, 20-25
alluring yet dangerous.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities


Adam (Lead): Male, 20-25
earnest, malleable.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Jenny (Lead): Female, 18-25
has not yet lost her sense of wide-eyed innocence.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Phillip (Lead): Male, 20-25
self-assured to the point that others might consider him to be obnoxious.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities


To book an audition, please visit www.birntontheatricals.com or email ailsa@birntontheatricals.com
Note: Non-Equity Production. Payment will be on a per show basis with an honorarium for the rehearsal period.
 Rehearsals will be part time and flexible starting approx 8-10 weeks prior to opening of each project and will take place at a TBD location.  Rehearsals will take place mostly in the evenings and on weekends.  The schedule will be created around artists' individual schedules.

 

- Ailsa Birnie -

General Manager- Birnton Theatricals

ailsa@birntontheatricals.com

403-875-4112

2 Actors Needed

Hi Catie,

Good speaking with you!  I hope you can help - as per our chat, I'm looking for two actors. 

Basically, the p/u point for the rooster is 0500. Two actors will be dressed as hillbilly rednecks and go pick up the roosters.  There are two drop off areas (i.e. members homes) they'll be taking them to with their script. One must have a phone and video tape the exchange.  The two residential areas will be within close proximity so they'll have time to get from one to the other.

The rate is $50/hr for a 4 hr min call time, plus petrol and up to $200 ea for a costume (receipts needed)
This is for the members of the YPO - (young presidents club) We wil provide the script.  The rooster will be in a cage and will have food and instructions for care.
They contact me directly by phone for more info at 780-932-2621 or by email to borysa@BOSevents.ca
Please let me know if you find anyone.
Thank you!!


Borysa

Audition Notice - Messiah on the Frigidaire

Auditions for Messiah on the Frigidaire by John Culbertson. 
Directed by Stuart Bentley

"The small town of Elroy, South Carolina is thrust into the evangelical spotlight, when what seems to be the image of Jesus appears on a refrigerator in a trailer park. The discovery by Lou Ann Hightower, her husband Dwayne, and her best friend Betsy, sets into motion a frenzy of conflict, communion and good old fashioned commerce. When the National Investigator turns the appearance into front page headlines, their trailer park becomes a mecca for miracle seekers, soul searchers and disciples with a decidedly political agenda. At the urging of the towns business leaders, Betsy pretends to get messages from the appliance-based apparition, and the crowds multiply like loaves and fishes. Through the ordeal, the three undergo an evolution in their relationships with each other, and they are forced to come to grips with their lowly status in the caste system of the rural south. In a region where religion is as much a part of life as grits and cotton fields, God surely moves in mysterious ways."

Cast of Characters

Lou Ann Hightower:                        An attractive woman. 30's to 40's. Southern beauty, but no belle.
Dwayne Hightower:                        A man in his 30's to 40's. Still handsome, but life has taken its toll.
Betsy Gridley:                                    An attractive woman 30's to 40's. Though her better days are behind her, she still enjoys flaunting her sexuality.
Reverend Cecil Hodges:                A man in his 50's-60's. Pious preacher at Elroy First Baptist Church.
Larry Williamson:                              A man in his 30's to 40's. The balding cocky and condescending City Councilman.
Woman:                                               Mother in her mid 30's to early 40's.
Boy:                                                       Blind nine-year-old.
Stranger:                                             The mysterious man, or woman, perhaps in their late 40's or 50's, but could be almost any age

Casting Note:                                     Lou Ann, Dwayne, Betsy and Larry all went to high school together, so it should be believable that they are the same age.

Auditions will be by group read.  Please choose the night that works best for you.  There is no need to come on both nights

Auditions will held at St. Peter's Anglican Church at 903 – 75^th Avenue S.W. Calgary on October 5^th and October 7^th at 7:00 p.m. sharp

Call backs will be held on October 12^th at 7:00 p.m. sharp at St. Peter's Anglican Church (903 – 75^th Avenue S.W. Calgary)

There will be a full read through with the cast approximately one week after casting is complete.  Rehearsals will begin slowly in early to mid-December and will begin in earnest in January, with rehearsals on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 10 and on Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5.
  

Dancers needed for Saturday (Sept 10)

Hello Rogues Actors! Just had a call from Cheri Nichol at CHOTv, they are looking for some dancers for a video on Saturday. Here is the info:

Hello,

My name is Cheri Nichol. I'm the CEO of CHOTv. it's a new Happiness TV channel that we are starting in Calgary. We've decided to shoot 3 teaser videos, which will launch in October. As such, we are looking for dancers for a dance video, this Saturday @ 9 a.m. @ Sandy Beach, in Calgary. No experience necessary. Just come in happy colours. We will provide beverages and a light snack. We are looking for men, women, children, ethnics - anybody who wants to smile and be in a video.

I know it's late notice. I'm hoping some actors might be keen.

Thanks.

Cheri Nichol

403-818-9890

Audition Notice - Torchlight Theatre

Torchlight Theatre is holding auditions for Warren Graves' SCROOGE
Director by: Lizzy Evashkevich

Synopsis:
A mean-spirited, miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge sits tightly locked in his old home, saying "Bah Humbug" to Christmas. Can the visit from the most unexpected guest thaw his frozen heart?
This classic tale of second chances is sure to warm your heart this Christmas Season.

Character Breakdowns:

Scrooge - A wealthy but miserly old Humbug.
Marley – Scrooge’s former business partner, since passed away.
Tim/Young Scrooge - a young boy with a head for business / a kinder Scrooge
Belinda Cratchet/Belle – Sister to Tim / love interest of the young Mr. Scrooge
Bob Cratchet/Dick Wilkins - Scrooge's employee / Former friend and coworker of Scrooge.
Henery Monty/Mr. Fezziwig - A parishioner of St. Swithins / Scrooge’s former employer, a jolly man.
Elizabeth Monty/Mrs. Fezziwig  - A wealthy lady of means / The fun loving wife of Mr. Fezziwig.

Audition Dates: FRIDAY September 16th, 6:30-8:30pm. (Call backs Saturday September 17th @10am)
To register for your audition go to www.torchlighttheatre.ca/tlt-auditions

Auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held at the Airdrie Victory Church in Airdrie.

Rehearsals Begin: Saturday September 24th.  Please review the rehearsal schedule before you register for your audition. While a conflict may be accommodated during rehearsals, YOU MUST BE AT TECH WEEK AND ALL PERFORMANCES.

Audition Requirements:
Please prepare a monologue that best showcases your abilities. Monologues should be no longer than 2 minutes.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact artistic director Chelsea Restall.

Contact Name: Chelsea Restall at chelsea@torchlighttheatre.ca


Contact: Torchlight Theatre
Chelsea Restall
Phone: 403-969-0721
Email: chelsea@torchlighttheatre.ca
Web: http://www.torchlighttheatre.ca

Details: Location: Airdrie Victory Church

Audition Notice - The Heritage Park Players Halloween Characters

Halloween Characters ~ Ghouls’ Night Out 

The Heritage Park Players will be presenting various interactions outside on the streets of Heritage Park for its Ghouls’ Night Out Event running October 27^th, 28^th, 29^th from 6pm to 9:00pm and October 30^th from 4pm to 7pm.  For each character there will be a few rehearsals set at the actor(s) convenience.  This is a non paying gig and is a volunteer commitment.  Artists must be at least 16 years of age to apply.        

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Big Bad Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood & Pirate Sword Fight

(Outside the Synagogue) 

A geriatric pirate awakens after a night of plundering only to find a Big Bad Wolf stalking him.  The pirate must fight off the wolf with the help of Little Red Riding Hood.  There is an epic sword fight amongst the gathered booty choreographed to Pirates of the Caribbean style music.   

Characters: 

Pirate

Little Red Riding Hood

The Big Bad Wolf

Audrey 3 and Seymour Scene:  

Audrey 3, a new breed of plant life unknown to this planet, attempts to convince Seymour to feed him with Zombie body parts.  They sing a parody of song bits from Little Shop of Horrors.

Characters:

Audrey ~ The actor will operate the physical plant puppet and voice the character.  (Singing is an asset).

Seymour ~ The keeper of Audrey.  (Singing is an asset).

The Phantom of the Midway and his/her Haunted Midway Characters:  

The Games area of the Midway is brought to life with three different booths of horrors  

Characters:

The Phantom of the Midway ~ The announcer of the booth of horrors (may be male or female)

The Bearded Lady (Singing is an asset).

Serpentina the Snake Woman/Zoltar the Fortune Teller

Draculena Monologue 

(Wing Chong Laundry)   

A girl/lady escapes from a coffin only to discover the wonders of becoming a new Vampire.  She sets on a course of making her first kill, her beloved cat Charles.   

Character 

Draculena

Ghost Train Characters:  

Bride Groom:  Will alternate between sitting as a mannequin in train, looking and calling to his Black Widow.  Also he will de-boarding the train interacting with crowd and train conductor on platform continuing his quest to be reunited with his bride.

Porter: Helps actors to board train, and being especially attentive to the "Black Widow" and her pile of coffins containing her dead husbands.

Vampire: Actor will interact with crowd offering to drink them dry so that they can ride the ghost train. 

Ticket Seller:  Informs guests that only those carrying their death certificate can buy a ticket for the Ghost Train.

AUDITIONS:

Sunday, Sept 25, 2016 @ 6pm-10pm
Monday, Sept 26, 2016 @ 4pm-10pm
Please clearly indicate with your submission your availability for the audition dates. Auditions will be held at Heritage Park.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Saturday, Sept 24, 2016 @ 5pm.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested actors, please send the following via e-mail to Trevor Matheson at TMatheson@HeritagePark.ca:

• Headshot,
• Resume,
• Character in which you’re interested,
• Any availability conflicts with performance dates,
• Subject line “HP 2016 Ghouls’ Night Out Audition Submission.”

Audition Notice - Heritage Park Players Christmas Performances

Call For Actors - Heritage Park Players Christmas Performances
Heritage Park is gearing up for another Once Upon A Christmas and are looking for actors to perform in their original Opera House radio play.

Show Info

Christmas On The Airwaves (A Farcical Thriller)

Written By: Garry Buzzard & Trevor Matheson
Play Run Time: 30 minutes
After radio icon Max Hertz's death just before Christmas of 1924, his family needs to decide what to do with his radio station. Should they perform the scheduled 'A Christmas Carol' on Christmas Eve with hopes for a renewed sponsorship from their advertisers? Or, will they sell it to Ms. Phyllis Winterbottom, only to watch her tear it down? This 30min comedy will make you fear, tear, wince and wail, revealing behind the scenes mayhem of what makes Christmas radio magic.

Cast of Characters
Max Hertz (40+): A recently deceased radio personality. Quick, sarcastic, punny narrator (personality inspired by the Gennie from Aladdin). (No mobility required)
Crystal Hertz (16-25): Smart and responsible. The oldest daughter to Max Hertz.
Petunia, or "Tune" Hertz (8-16): Fun and adventurous. The younger sister to Crystal Hertz.
Charlie Hertz (40+): An old relic of the vaudeville stage often talking about his wild performance ventures 'back in his day'. Brother of Max, married to Amphelia.
Auntie Amphelia (40+): A practical lady and retired performer. The bitter and estranged wife of Charlie Hertz.
Phyllis Winterbottom (40+): A grumpy, jilted woman plotting to ruin the Hertz family for good. The ex-lover of Max Hertz.

Auditions
Sunday, Sept 25, 2016 @ 6pm-10pm
Monday, Sept 26, 2016 @ 4pm-10pm
Please clearly indicate with your submission your availability for the audition dates.
Auditions will be held at Heritage Park.

Audition Requirements
Max Hertz, Charlie Hertz, Auntie Amphelia: One larger-than-life story, no longer than 2min in length. Preferably with multiple character voices.
Crystal Hertz, Phyllis Winterbottom: One monologue, no longer than 2min in length.
Petunia, or "Tune" Hertz: One monologue no longer than 1min in length. One song, no longer than 1min in length. (Please bring your own accompaniment. A CD player or a headphone jack will be provided. No accapella)
*Please prepare the character-specific requirements, depending on the character you wish to audition. Additional sides may be sent if selected to audition.*

Rehearsals
Rehearsals will begin Wed, Sept 28 and will continue until the first performance on Sat, Nov 19.
There will be 2-3 rehearsals a week and will consist of evenings (6:30pm-9:30pm) and weekends subject to the cast's availability.
Rehearsals will be held at Heritage Park.

Tech/Dress Rehearsals
Sun, Nov 13 (1pm-5pm) = Cue to Cue
Wed, Nov 16 (6:30pm-9:30pm)  = Tech Rehearsal
Thurs, Nov 17 (6:30pm-9:30pm) = Dress Rehearsal
Fri, Nov 18 (6:30pm-9:30pm = Preview for Saturday Cast)
Sat, Nov 19 (6:30pm-9:30pm = Preview for Sunday Cast)

Performance Info
There will be 4 performances a day in the Opera House at Heritage Park on Saturdays & Sundays.
Call time will be 10am.
Shows will be at 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm.
Performers will be released after hanging their costume from their last performance of the day (around 2:45pm).
The show will be double cast. We will have a Saturday cast and a Sunday cast. If you wish to be considered to perform both Saturday and Sunday shows, please include that in your submission.

Performance Dates
Nov 19/20
Nov 26/27
Dec 3/4
Dec 10/11
Dec 17/18
Persons submitting must be available for either all the Saturday performance dates or all the Sunday performance dates. No exception.

Casting Persons In Attendance
Artistic Liaison - Trevor Matheson, Director - Melissa Dorsey, Assistant Director - Garry Buzzard

Deadline To Submit
Friday, Sept 23, 2016 @ 5pm

Submission Requirements
Interested actors please send the following via e-mail to Trevor Matheson at TMatheson@HeritagePark.ca  
-headshot
-resume
-character you're interested in
-any availability conflicts for the audition times, rehearsal or performance dates


-subject line "HP 2016 Christmas Audition Submission"

Only those selected to audition will be contacted with an audition time. Heritage Park is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Christmas On The Airwaves is a volunteer performance contract. Equity members will not be seen at these auditions.