AUDITION NOTICE: Pari Leto

AUDITION NOTICE: Pari Leto (working title)

Audition day: April 30, 2019
Location: TBC Downtown Calgary
Production Information:

The year 2124 in the Gregorian calendar. It has been 100 years since the final world war ended, the few survivors have created a new life of family and community values and vowed to forget the governments and religions of their fathers that lead them to kill for their wants and beliefs. Five generations later, this peaceful and harmonious village has survived to only serve their family. But what will happen when one of them starts to wonder what they are living for and their purpose? Imagine there are no countries no religion.

Payment: Volunteer, demo will be provided. Providing food.
Filming: Town of Blackie
Date: May 4 & 5, 2019

Character Breakdown:
Note; Natural hair colours only, simple cuts, no crazy highlights

Family Generations
1st Survivors of the final war
2nd Children of famine
3rd New hope and now Elders 70-80
4th Children of the new life 50-60
5th Parents to the future 30-40
6th The impressionable 15-20
7th The future of Family 5-10

The Elders
Craig - Julius Caesar has nothing on his guy. It’s his way or the highway and he’ll use your own virtue, wants and desires against you in a manipulative and vengeful way. You won’t see him coming. A Christopher Plummer type.

Patricia – A Cleopatra matriarch, but will let you know that she’s controlling you and you will still go ahead with it anyway because she’s just that good. She has that presence about her.

Thomas - The brains behind the group and teacher of the children of Family. A rules-are-rules, no BS kind of guy, or you’ll get the whip. The holder of the towns knowledge. Small in stature but strong in presence.

Sarah - This lady believes everyone is good but will not spare the rod either. Committed to being Mom to Family and keeper of secrets. Bohemian type peace-loving sees good in all but can be a force to reckon with.

Erik - The softy at heart and a bit of a pushover that will get himself and the rest in trouble if not watched carefully. He means well and loves everyone but is naive and a bit of a pushover.

Key Players
Jacob (30-40) – Is married to Rebecca. They have been Life Partners for 12 years and have three children; Emily 11, Michael 8 and Aaron 7. They are the picture-perfect family of Family. Jacob is the descendant in a long line of woodworkers and is proud but always humble about his skills. Rebecca is a simple woman but will call you out when crossed.

Paul- ( 30-40)Paul is the elder brother of Rebecca and has been a close friend of Jacob’s for years since well, no one else really paid any attention to Paul.

Kristina (30-40) - Kristina is very quiet and keeps to herself. They have tried countless time to conceive a child and Kristina blames herself for being unable to fulfill her duties.

Note: All kids need outgrown haircuts: meaning not overly styled or shaved.

Emily 11-14- Rebecca and Jacob parents ( need to look young) visible age gap from her brothers Michael and Aaron.

Michael 8- Solid brother love between each other they might as well be twins, inseparable do everything together. Love their dad but knows mom rules the roost. They respect their sister. Still a boy at heart.

Aaron 7- Solid brother love between each other they might as well be twins, inseparable do everything together. Love their dad but knows mom rules the roost. They respect their sister. Still boy at heart.

Town Children- a mixture of ages from 8+ Strong at improvisation.

Email headshot and resume to: amanda@cuttingedgecasting.ca with the subject “Pari Leto: ______Role”

Casting Call - Independant Feature Horror Film: Observer

Production title: Observer

Union / Non-Union: Non-Union

Production Type: Independent

Project length: 90 minutes

Project format: 4K Full Frame

Posted on: Thursday, April 18, 2019

Production location: Calgary

Production Company: Twilight Films

Company website: Tfpweddings.ca

Director:Stephen Sander

Producer: Stephen Sander, Marc Vandergraff

Casting Director: Stephen Sander

Audition Location: Send in audition tapes to email below

Shooting Location: Calgary, AB

Email: Stephen.Sander1@gmail.com

Compensation: No

KEY DATES
Call Backs: May 13, 2019

Shooting Starts: June 20th, 2019

Shooting Ends: Aug 7, 2019 (shooting on a biweekly basis between start and end date)

Synopsis:
A horror film following a young boy and his sister’s terrible night as they’re abducted by human traffickers, and at the same time being hunted by three demons.

The young boy’s guardian angel fights them off and attempts to save them.

Character BIOS:

Leads:

[Ariel] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 14-25]

Ariel is a steadfast and courageous spirit, who’s always watching out for her subject and is ready to fight the demons at every turn. Throughout the film she gets progressively worn down by demons of various kinds until finally coming face to face with Satan.

[Jake] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 7-17]
Jake is an awkward and insecure, yet innocent young man with a stutter who in the most unlikely of circumstances (and with the help of Ariel) manages to escape the traffickers with his sister.

[Melissa] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 14-25]

Melissa is Jake’s older brother and a low level worker for the human traffickers, but when she’s no longer of use, she and her brother are taken and she wrestles with the guilt of being responsible for her brother’s fate; until she finally resolves to change her ways and is freed by her brother.

Co-Stars:

[Rachel] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-28]

Rachel is a young woman who’s marked by Melissa and abducted early in the film.

[Kendrick, Clayton, Andreas ] [GENDER:MALE] [AGE: 18-28]

These are the three friends who are attempting to save Rachel but, being drug addicts and with darkened intellects, are doomed to fail. Kendrick is Rachel’s boyfriend.

[Kaz] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 18-30]

Kaz is Melissa’s wrangler and is accosted by Kendrick and co. on their journey to save Rachel and is killed.

[Kyle] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 24-45]

Kyle is the boss of the human trafficking ring and stays in the mansion/prison where slaves are temporarily held. It’s here that Melissa and Jake are brought to and must escape from. He’s eventually killed by Jake and sentenced by Ariel to hell.

[Kaz and Kyle’s Henchmen/Kyle’s friends (x10)][GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 18-50]:

These guys are used in various capacities, from abducting Rachel, Kayla, Melissa and Jake, to being killed by Kendrick while others kill Kendrick and his friends as they attempt to storm the mansion.

[Kayla] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18-28]

Kayla is Rachel’s friend and is abducted at the same time as Rachel.

[Melissa and Jake’s Mom] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 40-50]

Their mother is addicted to crack and we see how her pitiable life style has played a part in Melissa’s bad choices. She’s stoned and passed out the night of the abduction and doesn’t notice them being kidnapped.

[Phobos] [GENDER:MALE] [AGE: 16-25]

Phobos is the spirit of fear and hides in the shadows mostly. He brings fear wherever he goes and preys mostly on Jake. He’s also the spirit with the most influence over Ariel as she tries to navigate the three demons. He wears a WW1 era gas mask and is eventually unmasked, revealing an angsty yet murderous looking teen who could have been a private in the army. He sports a pale face, red eyes and fangs for teeth with vomit on his face.

[Daemon] [GENDER: Either] [AGE: Any]

Daemon is masked the whole movie. He is a hyperactive demon who is constantly pouncing on Ariel, Jake and Melissa. He is the one who accuses them and demands they be handed over to him, he is vicious and brutal.

[He-Goat] [GENDER: Either] [AGE: Any]

The He-Goat is the most intellectual out of the three demons. He attempts to defeat Ariel not by subserve tactics but by quoting scripture and acts as a kind of demonic Lawyer, quite literally the devil’s advocate.

CALGARY ACTS AUDITION CALL: THE SUNSHINE CAFÉ

CALGARY ACTS
AUDITION CALL: THE SUNSHINE CAFÉ


ABOUT

The Chestermere Historical Foundation is in search of actors for its up-coming production of a brand-new play: The Sunshine Café by Melissa Dorsey and Trevor Matheson, directed by Chris Stockton. The show will be performed in Chestermere Lake schools during June and then reconvene for a general public presentation at the end of August.
 
The Sunshine Café is a family show exploring the history of the Chestermere Lake community. With the help of a young girl who just moved from the big city and a magical waitress, the mysterious Sunshine Café transports audiences on a time-travelling adventure.
 
THE CHESTERMERE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
In 2000, then mayor of The Town of Chestermere, Dave Mikkelsen, suggested to resident, Audrey McDonald, that a history book of Chestermere was needed.  Supported by a small budget from the Town, Audrey gathered many volunteers and much material over the next four years. In 2005, 'Chestermere a Home for All Seasons' was published.
 
The citizens who volunteered remained committed to documenting and recording Chestermere's history even after the completion of the project.  They gathered to form The Chestermere Historical Foundation in 2011. The Chestermere Historical Foundation meets regularly to fulfill the ten objectives of the Alberta registered society, providing programming, exhibits, and advocacy for the importance of local history.
 
AUDITIONS
Monday, April 29th from 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday, April 30th from 7:30-10:30 PM  
 
Auditions will take place at the Theatre Calgary Rehearsal Hall - located at 220 9th Ave SE.  Please enter in the STAGE DOOR and ask Security to be directed up to the Theatre Calgary Rehearsal Hall.  Signage will be posted inside.
 
REHEARSALS
Actors must be available for the following confirmed rehearsal dates, also taking place at Theatre Calgary:
 
May 7, 8, 9:  7:30 -10:30 PM
May 19: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
May 22, 23, 29, 30: 7:30 - 10:30 PM
June 1: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Additional dates in June TBC.
 
TO AUDITION
To book an audition, please send your headshot and resume to producer, Savanna Harvey: info@savannaharvey.com. You may also direct any questions to this address. Please indicate all time restrictions you may have on the audition dates.
 
For your audition, please prepare a monologue 1 -2 minutes in length.  Come prepared to perform it more than once and as two or more different characters (your choice).
 
Grace - (Playing age 14-17) - protagonist, moody teen; often sarcastic, but still believes in magic.
 
Server - (Playing somewhere between age 25-65) - mentor, orchestrates events by ordering them up, changes aprons with the times, the force behind the Sunshine Cafe's magic to help people in need, constantly breaking the 4th wall, bringing the audience along on the adventure.
 
Actor 3 (Woman) - Able to play the following roles:

• LUCY - (14 yrs) working on her dad's farm 1900's
• REFEREE - referee/announcer of boxing match
• EVA - lonely immigrant woman, 1950's
• KAY - the "Weekenders", 1950's
• SECRETARY - note taker for the meeting, also assistant to Mr. Larry Lox, 1950's
• AGNES KUNKLE - fashion show emcee, big personality, 1970's

Actor 4 (Man) - Able to play the following roles:

• PEARCE - a superintendent at the CPR, 1900's 
• KITTY - (puppet) gossip, wife of 1st Yacht Club Commodore, 1950's
• LARRY LOX - Western Irrigation District head, 1950's

 
Actor 5 (Man) - Able to play the following roles:

• GORDON - CPR business man, 1900's
• MABEL - (puppet) gossip, a famous Chestermerian, 1950's
• KENNETH - a generous fixer-upper helping the neighbourhood, 1950's
• CABIN OWNER 2 - Cabin Owner, 1950's
• BUNKEY - son of Agnes, model for summer fashion, 1970's

Actor 6 (Man) Able to play the following roles:

• JIM - (14 yrs) Irish immigrant, 1900's
• PALLISER - Captain John Palliser, Irish, 1900's 
• ED - the "Weekenders", 1950's
• CABIN OWNER 1 - Cabin Owner, 1950's

 
COMMUNITY
Artists of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and identities are warmly encouraged to apply. Artists are invited to remove measurements and physical features from the resume.
 
Thank you in advance for the work and time that goes in to preparing for and attending an audition. We see and gratefully acknowledge your labour. If selected, this is a paid, non-Equity opportunity.
 
If cast in The Sunshine Café, all actors will agree to follow the team code of conduct, keeping our arts and work spaces free of harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
 
The Sunshine Café is a history about the Chestermere Lake community on Treaty 7 territory. The lake for which the city is named was constructed at the turn-of-the-century by building a canal to redirect waters from the Bow River at the traditional Blackfoot place "Moh'kins'tsis", which we now call the City of Calgary. Chestermere Lake was built to facilitate settler agriculture in the area, but there is a much longer history of the Stony, Blackfoot, Peigan, Blood, Sarcee, and Metis people thriving off the Buffalo that the Creator had already provided to this land.

15th International Festival of Making Theater, Athens Greece

15th International Festival of Making Theater

July 1st – 6th 2019
Athens Greece
During a whole week of creative interaction, Theater Makers from different parts of the world will have the opportunity to share and get acquainted with new working methods and ideas, regarding the following three sectors: Acting, Movement and Voice.

English will be the official language of the festival.

Especially for this year Theater of Changes will host the following workshops:

• Gamal Yakout, Egypt - Let’s tell a story
• Donatella Damato, Italy - Ananda Yoga for actors and performers
• Alice Condodina, California U.S.A - Performance Techniques (Condodina technique)
• Merle Schiebergen/Netherlands, Karla Isidorou/Greece – The common seating
• Peter Uray, Hungary - Communication between bodies / motive, composition and action
• John Freeman, United Kingdom - Positive Tension
• Evdokimos Tsolakidis, Greece - History of Acting: From Theory to Practice.

For the festival's program and details concerning the workshops press here 

Devising Oresteia

All participants will be divided in three groups and will prepare and perform Aeschylus’ trilogy, Oresteia. Group A will rehearsal Agamemnon in hall B on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 18.30-21.00, group B will rehearsal The Libation Bearers in hall A on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 18.30-21.00 and group C will rehearsal Eumenides in hall E on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 18.30-21.00. Each play will end up with a devised performance of the duration of 20 minutes (for a total of 60 minutes) that will be presented in front of the public on Friday July 5th at 18.30

INVITATION for PARTICIPANTS
Theater of Changes invites, actors, directors, drama/acting school students, dancers, choreographers, singers, acting, voice and movement teachers and finally all those with a vivid interest in performing arts to attend the workshops of the 15th International Festival of Making Theater (In.F.o.Ma.T.), which will be held July 1st - 6th 2019 at the Theater of Changes, 19a, Tritis Septemvriou str, 104 32, Athens, Greece.

Registration
To apply for participation candidates should send an email to info@toc.gr in order to receive payment guidelines.

Participation fee (for all the workshops)
160 Euros.
140 Euros for toc students.
100 Euros for acting schools student groups(5+) and for previous In.F.o.Ma.T’s participants.
5O Euros for auditors (for those who wish to attend the workshops without participating)

It is noted that this amount covers only the cost of the workshops. All other expenses are the participant’s responsibility.

Theater of Changes can help participants to organise travelling, accommodation, and meals. Please contact us for more details.

For more information contact the Theater of Changes at info@toc.gr

Audition Notice: FLC Seniors Acting Lab

AUDITION NOTICE: FLC SENIORS ACTING LAB
 
 
ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME
 
Directed by Erin Noble. When three quiet, mature ladies, find themselves in need of a new roommate, they put an ad in the newspaper. Then things start to happen.....
 
AUDITION DATE: Monday Evening April 15.  All the Comforts of Home 8:00 to 9:30 pm throughout rehearsals.
 
 
REHEARSAL DATES: April Monday Evenings April 15, 22, 29
                                      
                                     May   Monday Evenings May 6, 13, 20, 27
     
                                               Wednesday Evenings May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
               
                                    June    Wednesday Evening, June 5
                                             
                       
LOCATION: All Monday evenings rehearsals are held at the Seniors Room at Trico Centre and most Wednesday evenings are to be held at the Memorial Library Meeting Rooms
 
 
PRODUCTION DATES: Sundays: June 2 and 9 during Seniors Week
                                          Matinee 2:00 and Evening Perf 7:00 pm
                                                               Lunch Box Theatre
ROLE AVAILABLE:
 
There are 6 members in the cast (2 men and 4 females).  As five of these roles are cast, we will audition for the role of Endora:
 
ENDORA:(Female–identifying, 60 +, any race) First responder to the ad, this formerly upper crust lady puts on unbearable airs despite the tough times that have fallen on her. Sara, Miranda and Gracie are hugely relieved to see her leave.
 
 
Auditions will focus on an informal cold read of the actual scripts.
Head shots and resumes are welcomed but not necessary. Please email Louise Day, Acting Club Coordinator at actingclub@flcseniors.ca if you are interested in auditioning so we know to expect you.