AUDITION NOTICE –
SCORPIO THEATRE – Calgary, Alberta
Engager Website: www.scorpio.ca
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 persons in attendance: Director: Chelsea Millard; Stage Managers: Samantha Bellamy-Smith and Charlie Lenz; Artistic Director: Keith Kollee; Artistic Associate: Jennifer Merio.
Production name: The Blood of the Red
Queen: Citizen Smee, written by Dan Gibbins
Audition dates: Monday, October 22, 2018 7:00-10:00
Tuesday,
October 23, 2018 7:00-10:00 pm
Invited Call backs: Saturday, October 27, 2018, 1:00-5:00 pm
Tentative First
Read-Through: Saturday, November 3, 2018 1:00-5:00
pm
Rehearsal Dates: Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00-10:00, Saturday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 – November 3, 2018 to Saturday, February 16, 2019.
There will be a break during
the holidays from December 16, 2018 to January 4, 2019.
Production Run: Friday,
February 22, 2018 to Saturday,
March 2, 2019. All cast members are required during
"Tech Week", February
17-21, 2019.
Email applications to: bookings@scorpio.ca
Contact name: Daisy Pond
Contact email: dpond@scorpio.ca
Contact phone: 403-615-5016
Years ago, an infamous murder in Los
Angeles brought two far-away countries close to war. Today, they're meeting for
a peace summit. But when a young queen goes missing, it is once again on one
man to unravel the truth before the drums of war start beating and standing in
the way is a former pirate turned underworld kingpin. Private detective Jim
Hawkins must juggle witches, queens, bureaucrats, and estranged family to solve
the mystery before another queen dies on his watch. Playwright Dan Gibbins and
director Chelsea Millard reunite for Blood of the Red Queen: Citizen
Smee.
Roles Available:
Argent Hawkins
(female, age 35-45):
Sister of Jim Hawkins, diplomat. Tough, loyal woman who has had fought hard for
her position but keeps bumping against the glass ceiling. (fight experience an
asset)
Glinda the Good Witch
(female, age 30-50):
regent of Oz. Strong, regal, and reserved, yet soft. Determined to protect her
homeland against all enemies.
White Queen (female,
age 30-50): newly
crowned ruler of Wonderland. Hard, sharp, will not allow her countrymen to be
blamed for Oz's woes nor dismissed as simply "mad."
Smee (male, age 35-55): Former first mate of the Jolly Roger,
now LA crime boss. Slick, confident, and has his hand in everything. (fight
experience an asset)
Mad Hatter (male, no
age range):
visiting eccentric, speaks in riddles. Knows nothing and everything.
Starkey (male, age
20-45): Smee's
primary henchman. The muscle, not the smartest man but has moments where he's
clever. (fight experience an asset)
Please prepare a
contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic) of no more than two (2)
minutes total. A cold read may be requested. A copy of the script is available
upon request. Please note that the roles of Jim Hawkins III, Dorothy
Gale, and Alice Liddell have already been cast.
Send resume and
headshot bookings@scorpio.ca
