--Open Audition Notice--
Actor-Singers, Actors and Ensemble Actors Needed
Dec 2018 & May 2019 Theatre Productions
AUDITIONS ARE LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY. DON'T MISS OUT!!
CHRISTMAS LETTERS by Adam Schnell
When Muriel, an offbeat angelic stenographer finally gets her first probationary field assignment, she couldn't be more thrilled. But completing her mission proves more challenging then she thought! Intercepted on the way to his father's funeral, Todd, her earthly charge, refuses to read the letter she has for him. With time running out, Muriel's unconventional training and eager innocence propel them through a series of unorthodox revelations that culminate in a big surprise for each of them.
PERFORMANCES: Dec 14-16, 2018
REHEARSAL DAYS: Mon (eve), Wed (eve),and Sat (
REHEARSAL PERIOD: Oct-Dec
DIRECTING TEAM: Rebecca Schnell, Mark Holmes, Mark Nodwell
CAST OF CHARACTERS
MURIEL (F)
A quirky, administrative angel who's earthly-naïve and recently been given her first field assignment on earth. She's more than 5000 years old, but very energetic and young at heart.
A quirky, administrative angel who's earthly-naïve and recently been given her first field assignment on earth. She's more than 5000 years old, but very energetic and young at heart.
TODD (M)
A sceptic who's on his way bury his estranged Dad. Muriel's assignment.
A sceptic who's on his way bury his estranged Dad. Muriel's assignment.
SHEA (F)
Todd's wife. Kind, supportive, but firm.
Todd's wife. Kind, supportive, but firm.
MEL (M)
Inspired to action by wonder, hope and faith. Believes easily. A Wiseman.
Inspired to action by wonder, hope and faith. Believes easily. A Wiseman.
CASS (M)
A realist, more cautious to believe and act. A Wiseman.
A realist, more cautious to believe and act. A Wiseman.
THAZ (M)
Speaks in riddles. The deciding voice when the other two disagree. A Wiseman.
Speaks in riddles. The deciding voice when the other two disagree. A Wiseman.
GABRIELLE (F)
A no nonsense angel. Highly educated and experienced in earthly field work. She is only slightly older than Muriel and Assistant to Gabriel, Angelic Field Operations Commander.
A no nonsense angel. Highly educated and experienced in earthly field work. She is only slightly older than Muriel and Assistant to Gabriel, Angelic Field Operations Commander.
MARY (F)
Chosen by God as Jesus' mother. Has recently revealed the news of her pregnancy to Joseph.
JOSEPH (M)
Chosen by God as Jesus' mother. Has recently revealed the news of her pregnancy to Joseph.
JOSEPH (M)
Mary's fiancé. Has recently come to terms with Mary's news.
THE PRINCE'S BRIDE by Adam Schnell
Prince Jesse leaves his Kingdom to live among his subjects and falls in love with commoner, Judith. The bride-to-be is kidnapped just as they are about to be married and Jesse is thrust on a quest to find and rescue the one he's chosen as his princess. With a pair of unlikely sidekicks as travelling companions, Jesse must endure terrible fortune, horrible beasts, betrayal, and an unlikely final confrontation with his nemesis-- a powerful enchantress-- to release Judith from her clutches.
Prince Jesse leaves his Kingdom to live among his subjects and falls in love with commoner, Judith. The bride-to-be is kidnapped just as they are about to be married and Jesse is thrust on a quest to find and rescue the one he's chosen as his princess. With a pair of unlikely sidekicks as travelling companions, Jesse must endure terrible fortune, horrible beasts, betrayal, and an unlikely final confrontation with his nemesis-- a powerful enchantress-- to release Judith from her clutches.
PERFORMANCES: May 1-5, 7*, 2019 (May 7 is tbd)
REHEARSAL DAYS: Tue (eve) & Sat (am/pm)
REHEARSAL PERIOD: Oct-Nov & Jan-May
DIRECTOR: Melissa Dorsey
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
NARRATOR (M-VO only)
An omnipotent editorializing male voice that interjects, states the obvious and functions to drive the story forward.
JESSE (M, 20-45)
A different kind of prince. Leaves his kingdom to live amongst his subject. Extremely perceptive. The greatest swordsman in all the land.
JUDITH (F, 20-35)
A commoner, plain and down to earth, but not worldly wise. The object of Jesse's affection. Swayed by what's right in front of her.
LILITH (F, 20-45)
The villain. She's known Jesse since childhood and her dreams for their relationship has not panned out. She's an accomplished sorceress, wily and wicked. She's become the sworn enemy to Jesse and his family.
BART (M/F, 30-65)
A common traveler. Lifelong friend and travelling companion to Bowen. Considers himself to be a thinker (though he may not be right) and always takes the lead.
BOWEN (M/F, 30-65)
A common traveler. Bart's counterpart. A little less forward than Bart, but that might mean he's wiser.
PRINCE OF THE SOUTH (M, 20-45)
The stereotypical prince. Give the impression that he is self-assured and concerned with propriety. Greatly exaggerates his import. Otherwise known as Phoenix Brightstar.
PRINCE OF THE NORTH (M, 20-45)
A foppish somewhat spineless prince. Not particularly bright, but wants to be thought of as respectable. He's easily manipulated. Otherwise known as Davenport Stoutbottom.
STAGE HAND(s)
Assistants to the narrator. They react to his instructions and help the characters along in the story. Actually actors seen onstage, not just backstage help.
ENSEMBLE
Bandita/Bandito, Armies of the Prince of the South, Armies of the Prince of the North
AUDITIONS for both shows will take place on:
Tue, Sep 18 @ 7-9pm
Sat, Sep 22 @ 10-2pm
at Foothills Alliance Church (333 Edgepark Blvd NW, Calgary, AB)
Audition sides will be provided prior to auditions
CALLBACKS - Sun, Sep 30 @ 3:30-6:30pm
To submit an audition request, please fill out this form: http://bit.ly/
Questions? Email Rebecca: rebeccas@
CHRISTMAS LETTERS and THE PRINCE'S BRIDE are volunteer contracts. Equity members will not be seen at these auditions unless they have permission from their union. Thank you.
