Casting Call

We're currently casting for a feature film in Calgary shooting in March. Lead and Supporting roles. Non-Union. Paid. Only specific requirements are in brackets. Young Female (12-18) Young Female (18-25) Mom (40+) Male (30+) Young Male (7-13, Asian, Hispanic or Mixed Ethnicity) Please send headshot and resumes to management@daisypicturesinc.com for consideration and further information.

Rogues Theatre is back! Audition Notice for First and Last

Rogues Theatre returns with First and Last by Eugene Stickland and directed by Joe-Norman Shaw.

First and Last:
Almost a world premiere of a new comedy by award-winning playwright and novelist Eugene Stickland. Hilarious and profound, First and Last examines the nature of belonging: who’s in, who’s out, who gets to stay, who has to leave?

Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 21 at Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio (2nd floor, 1232 17th Ave SW) starting at 6:00PM, more details to come.

Nothing to prepare, there will be cold reads from the script. We are looking for one male actor who can play guitar and sing, please have a song prepared with guitar.

Rehearsal details: TBA

Production dates are May 7-20 (performances commence May 10) in the Joyce Doolittle Theatre at the Pumphouse Theatre

CAST OF CHARACTERS*:

LENNY, a tenant (plays guitar and sings)

ERIN, his agent

MANFRED, an older person of the street

BONNIE, another older person of the street

CHARLOTTE, a perspective tenant

SCOTT, her significant other

FARGO, a young, emo person

MR. WINDSOR, a criminal, a con artist, a villain

CHRISSIE, CHRISTIE & KRISTIN, synchronized swimmers from a small town

COACH, their coach

LIMA, the apartment resident manager

REFUGEE 1, any ethnicity, age or gender

REFUGEE 2, any ethnicity, age or gender

*Age and ethnicity are flexible and at the Directors discretion.

This play requires an ensemble cast of 15. We are interested in auditioning actors who are excited to participate in an ensemble experience and willing to accept a role as cast.

We cast from Rogues current students, alumnae and faculty.

We encourage all qualified candidates to submit their resume and headshot by the deadline: Feb 17, 2017 with the subject line “First and Last Audition” to our Artistic Director Joe-Norman Shaw at info@corogues.com.

Brian Smith is expanding his talent bank of Calgary actors who want some fun parts in commercials for Cinema ads and television. If there are any actors who are interested please send Brian your bios, headshots and any links to previous work.

Cheers

Brian 'Hurricane' Smith

www.onscreenonline.com

www.brianhurricanesmith.com

Ph: 403-606-1795

email: hurcprod@outlook.com

Audition Notice

Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig's adaptation of The Beaux Stratagem by George Farquhar
There will not be specific timed auditions on Thursday, January 26^th. Please arrive at 7pm. I need to try out different combinations of characters and actors.
 
If cast in a role, all actors are needed at the first read on February 14th 7pm. Please, arrive early as we need to start promptly. Technical and stage crews are expected at this first read.
 
Nathan Schmidt will be our fight director and he will run an introductory fight/sword workshop on the Feb.16^th. He has enough swords for 10 participants. Those who are cast in roles involved in the sword fight must attend (Archer, Aimwell, Kate Sullen, Dorinda, Bagshot & Hounslow). In addition Scrub and Lady Bountiful need to be prepared for combat possibilities. All other cast members and crew may watch or participate if there is enough space.
 
Thanks,
Jette

Audition Notice

Torchlight Theatre is looking for actors!
Steel Magnolias By: Robert Harling
 
Torchlight Theatre is seeking to fill the following roles listed below for its upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling directed by Chelsey Fawcett.
 
We are looking to cast six women for the following roles:
 
Ouiser: Character 45 + yrs of any ethnicity. Clairee’s best friend.
Annelle: Early - mid 20’s any ethnicity. New employee at the hair salon.
Clairee:  Character 45 + yrs of any ethnicity. Former town first lady.
Shelby: Early - mid 20’s woman of any ethnicity. Daughter of M’Lynn.
Truvy: Mid 30’s woman of any ethnicity. Owner of the hair salon.
M’Lynn: Character 45 + yrs of any ethnicity. Mother of Shelby.
 
Torchlight Theatre actively seeks casts with diversity, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidate.
 
Production dates are May 11-13^th at the Airdrie Victory Church (508 3^rd Ave SE, Airdrie).
Rehearsal dates: Evenings and Weekends, 3 nights a week, beginning February 25^th.
  
We encourage all qualified candidates to submit their resume and headshot by the deadline: Feb 10^th  2017 with the subject line “Magnolia audition– role(s) you are applying for” to our Artistic Director Chelsea Restall at chelsea@torchlighttheatre.ca.

Due to time constraints, only successful applicants will be sent an audition request and we thank all those who apply. All shows are run by the generous donation of our actors' and technicians' volunteer time and valuable skills.

 About Torchlight Theatre: 
In times long past, a torch was used to light the stage, bringing illumination to a production. Without it, people were limited to what they could see and when they could see it.  In the 1500's, its magnification and reflection could be used as a spot light, bringing special attention to the action on stage.  Theatre itself is a kind of torch, lighting the way through story, illuminating the playwright's ideas for the world to see.  With that in mind, Torchlight Theatre was born.  Our goal is to cast light on the world through story and performance; enlightening and entertaining our audiences.  Torchlight Theatre is a not-for-profit emerging theatre company, founded on grace, with the desire to give mentorship opportunities to our artists and bring quality entertainment to Airdrie, Calgary and outlying communities.  We aim to give our audience an experience that they will delight in and remember. 
 
About the Director: Chelsey is the General Manager of Alberta Dance Theatre and the Artistic Director Square Cat Entertainment. She has worked on multiple shows directing and producing throughout the Calgary community. Chelsey is an award winning animation director (Telus Storyhive). She was nominated for Director of the Year from the Calgary Critter awards for her work on The Basement Boys (2014). Sage Theatre’s Bea (ast.d). Chelsey is a graduate from the University of Windsor’s Drama department. Chelsey performs regularly within the Middle Eastern communities of Calgary and has traveled through Canada and Australia teaching physical theatre and acting techniques for Middle Eastern dance.

 
About the Show:
Welcome to Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser; an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to marry a "good ole boy."
 
 
For more information about Torchlight Theatre, please visit our website at:
http://www.torchlighttheatre.ca
 

 

Audition Notice

The production crew for Laura Eason's S.w.S (Sex with Strangers) is shaping up to be an extremely dynamic, talented group! Now we just need one more piece to add to the puzzle. Attic Players would like to announce auditions for the role of "Ethan". 

Ethan - mid to late twenties. Very charismatic, sexy, a fast talker, used to being the centre of attention. Comedic timing is an asset. 

Auditions will be held at the Workshop Theatre Space (Bay 10 - 415 60 Ave SE) on Thursday Feb 2 from 7pm-9pm. Actors are asked to send a headshot and resume to atticplays@gmail.com to express their interest. The audition will consist of cold reads from the script. We are looking for chemistry with the actor already cast as Olivia.

"S.w.S", "A twisty and timely two character drama about lust, love and the complex nature of identity in our digital dominated era" - New York Times" will be performed in the Motel Theatre Space in the Arts Commons June 16-24. For more details and information, or to request an audition, please contact atticplays@gmail.com

Cool Choir

Did you know that Cool Choir is Calgary's FIRST AND ONLY group of NON-AUDITIONED, exclusively ROCK & POP CHOIRS, spread across MULTIPLE LOCATIONS for ANYBODY and EVERYBODY? Direct from the UK, Cool Choir is a concept in choirs which emphasizes FUN, FRIENDSHIP and FEELING GOOD while REDEFINING what it means to be part of a 'choir' in the 21st century! 

In October 2016, Cool Choir was nominated one of just five finalists in the 'People's Choice' category as part of Calgary small business week through the Calgary Chamber, only NINE MONTHS after launching!


There are absolutely NO AUDITIONS, NO NEED TO READ MUSIC and NO PREVIOUS SINGING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and we sing exclusive choral arrangements of everything from Beatles, MJ, Ed Sheeran and U2 to Mamas and Papas, Coldplay, Queen, ABBA, Eagles, Bowie and MUCH MORE. 

We perform regularly in public and we are now preparing for our end of year rock show at THE JUBE in June - it's going to be EPIC!

Please see our highlights film from our recent rock show at the Bella Concert Hall here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDntjvMFHWs 

We are just A FEW DAYS away from our Winter trimester 2017 and we are welcoming NEW MEMBERS weekly across our THREE locations - Kensington, Inglewood and Marda Loop.

You can come along and try Cool Choir completely FREE on ANY NIGHT, at ANY of our THREE LOCATIONS ACROSS CALGARY and ANY WEEK of our three, ten week trimesters between September and June but remember, there is NO BETTER TIME to come and try Cool Choir than at the start of a new year trimester when everybody, past and present, is starting off with the same knowledge of the new songs - ZERO!!!
Simply visit www.coolchoir.com  for more information and book your FREE taster session on a date and location of your choice and look forward to an incredible night of upbeat fun, laughter, new friends and just a little bit of singing! 


Cool Choir - Get ready to ROCK OUT and SING your way to a new you in 2017!

Youth Performer Wanted!

Are you or do you know a talented performer? Here's an opportunity for you to showcase your talents and gain exposure. The Youth of Distinction Awards committee is looking for passionate youth to perform at the 14^th annual YODA ceremony on May 6^th at the Calgary Zoo. This unique event is an opportunity to recognize youth for the valuable impact they make to our community. If you would like to be considered, please submit a short video performance via email or dropbox to yoda@youthcentral.com by Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
 
Michelle Hodgins
Program Coordinator

Audition Notice - Little Shop of Horrors

AUDITION NOTICE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Book and Lyrics Howard Ashman | Music by Alan Menken | Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director) Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization 

Directed by Jeffrey Diodati  | Musical Direction by Danielle Wahl  | Choreography by Danielle Desmarais

ABOUT THE SHOW:This cult favourite musical (penned by the beloved mouse-eared team of Ashman and Menken) has fuelled the imaginations of Broadway and Hollywood audiences for more than thirty years.

Timid and tragic Seymour Krelborn can't catch a break. Life is tough in Skid Row, especially for a poor, orphaned florist who is hopelessly in love with his unattainable co-worker, the lovely but naïve Audrey. That is until a mysterious plant appears, changing his fortunes forever. Set to a score of Rock & Roll, Motown, and Doo-Wop, this black comedy is deliciously disturbing, thrillingly theatrical, and horrifically hilarious... you won't want to miss it.it.

WHERE:Beddington Heights Community Arts Centre 375 Bermuda Dr NW (watch for signage)

WHEN:
Sunday, February 5th,2017
Tuesday, February 7th,2017
Thursday, February 9th,2017

CALLBACKS: If required, Callbacks will be held on February 12th, starting at 6pm.

REHEARSALS: Tuesday and Thursdays, 7pm to 10pm | Sundays, 1pm to 5pm

SHOW RUN DATES: June 9th to 24th, 2017 In the Beddington Heights Community Arts Centre 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:Members of Equity and ACTRA please note that as FRC produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis, we will not pay any professional association fees, such as the fees stipulated by equity's amateur guest artist policy, under any circumstances whatsoever. 

Please prepare two (2) one minute (1:00) contrasting musical theatre song selections. Be prepared to take direction on character style for pieces prepared. 

Please bring a backing track (ipod/mp3 player or cd) or accompanist. FRC does not provide accompaniment for auditions. No a cappella please.

All auditioners will need to stay for a group dance audition held once per hour. Please bring a photo & resume (photo does not need to be a professional headshot). Also please arrive with any potential rehearsal conflicts.

Please visit our (www.frontrowcentre.ca/auditions/) for detailed role information.

BOOK YOUR AUDITION: Visit our website at www.frontrowcentre.ca  or call 403-246-8505, Extension 3

Audition Notice - The Weir

The Liffey Players Drama Society will be hosting auditions for their spring production of "The Weir" by Conor McPherson on January 17 & 18 with callbacks on January 19th. The auditions will take place at the Irish Cultural Centre 6452 35 Avenue NW.

The show will be directed by Bill Torrie.

The Weir is a play about storytelling. One evening at the local pub in a small town on the northwest coast of Ireland the locals attempt to impress a newcomer until she turns the tables on them.

 Since storytelling is the name of the game auditions will consist of telling a story not presenting a monologue. Do you have a favourite (2-3 minute max) story that can be presented?  You can have your script in hand if needed as long as you make the words come alive and build the suspense!

 An Irish dialect is not needed at this time.

 Rehersals will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons at the Irish Cultural Centre. Performances will be April 28-30, May 3-6 (Move in April 23).

This play will also be presented at the Acting Irish International Theatre Festival so you must be able to travel to the USA from May 8 to 14.

 The Cast

 Jack - (M 50's) Local town auto mechanic

Brendan - (M 30's) -Owner/bartender of the pub

Jim - (M 40's) - Helps Jack at the garage, an underrated jack of all trades.

Finbar - (M Late 40's) -local realtor

Valerie - (F Early 40's) -the newcomer. *This role is already cast*

 Ages indicated are approximate.

 The Liffey Players Drama Society is a registered non profit, 100% volunteeer orgnization and as such does not pay any fees associated with Equity Artists.

 Please go to the Calgary ACTS audition page to book a time slot. 

www.calgary-acts.com/auditions/list-liffey.php. 

You will receive a confirmation email. See you there!

Audition Notice: Stranger to Hard Work

I am writing with regards to the ATP Rodeo presentation.

The show – STRANGER TO HARD WORK written and performed by CATHY JONES– has been touring for the past year.

Here is an article from her performance in Vancouver in September - http://vancouversun.com/entertainment/theatre/review-stranger-works-according-to-jones-own-rules

Here is the Wikipedia info on her - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Jones

The requirement is for a non-speaking, NON-EQUITY walk on, described as a “handsome, rough and tumble young man”, delivering a marijuana brownie to her character Mrs. Enid at the end of the show.

The commitment is for all the shows listed on the attached schedule as well as rehearsal Sunday, January 14.

Contracting will be done by Ms. Jones, who is producing this tour. Any remuneration to be discussed/provided by Ms. Jones as well.

Please have anyone interested send headshot and resume to me at dgoodman@atplive.com no later than January 4.

Thanks so much

Regards

Dianne

Dianne Goodman

Producer

Alberta Theatre Projects

220 9th Avenue SE, Calgary AB

T2G 5C4

Phone: (403) 294-7475, ext. 1123       Fax: (403) 294-7493

email: dgoodman@atplive.com            web: www.atplive.com