Casting Call: Auditions for Urban Stories Theatre

Just Acts Play Fest: Examining Confrontation - Auditions

Urban Stories Theatre and Knox Theatre Collective are holding auditions for this year's

Just Acts Play Fest: Examining Confrontation. There are 3 shorts plays to be cast this

year and we are looking for a number of actors.

When: Thursday December 15 and Thursday December 20 6:30-8:30 pm

You will be given a location and time slot when you request an audition.

Prepare one 2 minute monologue. You may also be asked to do a cold read.

The Plays:

Purg City by Milton Joseph

1 M- 20’s and 1 M/F any age

And How Was Your Week? By Wendy Froberg

Various M/F roles and ages

Louise Bridge by Marilynn Russell

2 F - 15 (or can play 15)

Performance dates: February 21-24 /2023@Lower Theatre at Knox United Church

TO REQUEST AN AUDITION EMAIL- urbanstoriesyyc@gmail.com

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR HEAD SHOT AND RESUME IN THE EMAIL

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Audition Notice: "Love To Die"

 

Audition Notice: The Shakespeare Company "Richard III"

RICHARD III AUDITIONS Audition Dates: November 13-14, 2022 Production dates: March 20  – April 29, 2023 Submission deadline: November 9, 2022 Submission email: producer@shakespearecompany.com Contact name: Meg Farhall Company website: www.shakespearecompany.com

Ethnocultural mandate or casting statement: As an organization, TSC is committed to representing our community on our stage.  As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, colour, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, ability or age.  Based on the diversity of applicants, this may lead to experimentation with changes in – for example – the age, gender, orientation, or ethnicity of characters.   We strongly encourage applicants from populations under-represented in the theatrical field: Diversity in community and diversity in theatre are core to our TSC’s mission and vision.  TSC seeks to engage directors who both understand and share the Company’s vision for a diverse, community-based professional theatre presence. While the ultimate casting decisions fall to the engaged Director’s judgement, full consideration will always be given to all of the elements, above. Additional information The Shakespeare Company is holding auditions for the upcoming production of Richard III. Auditions will be conducted by Vanessa Porteous - Director, Haysam Kadri - Artistic Director and Meg Farhall - Assistant Director.  Auditions will be held in person on Sunday November 13th, and Monday November 14th. *To improve accessibility for artists, we can accept self-tapes   How to Submit Artists are invited to apply for an audition slot by: Sending an electronic copy of their resume and headshot to the Meg Farhall at producer@shakespearecompany.com please include ‘Richard III Auditions' in the subject line and ensure your full name is on the files you send. specify your preference of auditioning in person or via self-tape.  Indicate your Equity status and where you are located in your submission. Only those selected for auditions will be contacted.  Casting Breakdown

• King Edward IV; Staffer Drake; Mayor; Lord Stanley; A Deplorable; Resistance Fighter Grace; combatant.
• Lord Rivers; Master Lieutenant Brakenbury; Catesby; Richmond.
• Queen Elizabeth; Staffer Durham; Jan Tyrrel; Captain Blunt.
• Lady Hastings; Lady Anne; Staffer Adams; A Deplorable; combatant; Resistance Fighter Noble.
• Staffer Ford; Queen Margaret; A Deplorable; Resistance Fighter Hope; Commander (Duchess of) Norfolk.
• Staffer Benson (murderer 2); Duchess of York; Baroness of Oxford
• Prince Edward; Clarence’s daughter tbc; Trooper Jones (tbc); combatant (tbc); Resistance Fighter Plenty (tbc)
• York; clarence's daughter tbc; Trooper Kerby (tbc); Combatant (tbc); Resistance Fighter Rest (tbc).

Audition Notice: Short Film - Union

Casting Call for dramatic, narrative short film, to be shot over November long weekend (November 11-13). 

This is an ACTRA resume agreement project, with deferred payment.

Trigger: Strong subject matter, including racism, death, and frightening scenes.

 

Genre: Drama (under 15 minutes)

 

Title: Hats

 

Logline: A man comes to term with the sins of his past at his granddaughter’s birthday party.

 

Note: Strong improv skills are a must.

 

Tatum: Mixed-race (Black/Caucasian). Female. 7-9. A feisty yet innocent spitfire, she’s an old soul in a tiny body who can hold her own and then some. Too young to know the horrors of the world, Tatum lives her life with open and accepting arms, and a zest for fun that can only come from childhood innocence. SUPPORTING ROLE, 3 shooting days, 1 prep day.

 

Jacob: Black. Male. 30s. Tatum’s father. A suave, charismatic and successful family man with a strong moral compass. Jacob has very little tolerance for people who don’t, in his mind at least, deserve redemption. SUPPORTING ROLE. 3 shooting days, 1 prep day.

 

Please reach out to casting directly at: Taya_Walter@hotmail.com

Deadline to submit: Friday, October 28th at 6 PM.

Audition Notice: Musical Theatre -- The Sound of Music

The Painted Fish Performing Arts Society presents "The Sound of Music" by Rogers and Hammerstein

When:    April 27 - May 7, 2023

Where:    Cite des Rocheuses Theatre, Calgary

Auditions:  October 17, 2022   6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
                  October 19, 2022  6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

                   October 21, 2022 6 P.M. to 9: P.M.

Auditions and rehearsals are held at Forest Lawn United Church, 2236 - 35 Street S.E. Rehearsals are held Monday nights and Saturdays during the day, starting January 9, 2023.

This is a wonderful musical with many recognizable songs for men, women and children. The story is timeless, funny, poignant, suspenseful, and unforgettable.  The show is open to experienced singers and actors, as well as talented people who have never brought their skills to the stage. We require:

• 10 children
• 15 women
• 10 men

What is needed for an audition:

• One song which demonstrates your range
• A short monologue

You will need to do:

• A cold reading from the Sound of Music Script
• Follow a short dance as demonstrated

The Painted Fish Performing Arts Society is an equal opportunity theatre company. We follow COVID restrictions as mandated by the Government of Alberta. 

To book and audition, contact Marian Hamilton, Director, at mjmusik@yahoo.ca

Visit our website at www.paintedfish.ca

Audition Notice: Theatre -- Calendar Girls

AUDITIONS for Calendar Girls

A comedy by Tim Firth
Directed by Krista Willott
Presented at the Pumphouse Theatre, Feb 3 - 11, 2023
 
Book your audition here: https://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?page_id=672
 
For more information (including character descriptions), or to book an audition, visit www.morpheustheatre.ca call 403-246-2999 or e-mail audition@morpheustheatre.ca.
 
When Annie's husband, John, dies of leukaemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women's Institute members to pose nude with them for an "alternative" calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie's friendship is put to the test under the strain of their newfound fame.
 
Based on the true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund.
 
Open auditions for all roles will take place:

• Monday Oct 17 (7:00 to 9:00pm)
• Thursday Oct 20 (7:00 to 9:00pm)
• Saturday Oct 22 (1:00 to 4:00pm)
• Drop in Auditioners are always welcome!

 
at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre in Parkdale (3512 – 5th Avenue NW, lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre).
 
Callbacks, if required, will take place on Tuesday Oct 25 from 7:00 to 10:00pm.
 
Audition Requirements:

• All auditions for Calendar Girls will take place In-person
• Auditions will be held interview style.
• You may perform a monologue if you wish, but it is not necessary.
• You may be asked to do a cold read.
• Auditioners are asked to complete an online audition form, with an acting resume and headshot.
• Selected auditioners will be requested to attend an in-person callback to read with other performers.

 
Rehearsal and Performance Requirements:

• All Cast and Crew must be fully vaccinated (minimum 2 doses) to participate in this production.  Face Masks will NOT be required to be worn (at this time).
• The read-through and first rehearsal will take place in-person on Sunday November 6th (1 to 5pm)
• In-person rehearsals will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7pm to 10pm) and Sunday afternoons (1pm to 5pm).
• Performances will take place live and in-person at the Pumphouse Theatres.

 
Morpheus Theatre encourages individuals of all genders, ethnicities, and abilities to audition. Not a traditional actor? That is okay, get in touch with us and we will find a way for you to showcase what you have to offer.

Audition Notice: SAIT Productions (Union & Non-Union Agreement)

CASTING CALL for Student Project “Sector 7” by Ryan Morrison 

Hi everyone, I'm a second year TV student at SAIT who is filming a 5 minute drama this fall, and  I'm looking for a few actors/actresses for the production. Its called "Sector 7" and will be more  of a dystopian fiction, mixed with a bit of the Twilight Zone. Most forms of human  interaction/personal relationships have been removed from society by authoritarian leadership,  making society very robotic and mundane. Because this is a student film, it will be unpaid and  non-union. This will be filmed all within Calgary, in early to mid October. 

Our story follows our 2 protagonists: citizens of this cruel, cold world, who accidentally have a  forbidden interaction, which sparks their human instincts and makes them rethink their  existence. Unfortunately for them, the morality police hear about this interaction and go  investigate for themselves. This gives us four roles which need to be filled. 

Role 1: Anton is a male in his 30's or 40's, who was born before the authoritarian leadership  came into power. While most of his childhood memories are repressed, he has been able to  keep some personal items to remind himself of who he was, and what the world was like  before. He is kept hidden from the rest of society, essentially putting him on house arrest, as he  is a threat to the established status quo. His sole role in society is to providing DNA to the state,  so they can genetically engineer more children for the population. Since he has been away from  society for so long, he looks like a wild man, with old tattered clothes. 

Role 2: D14-1 is a female in her 20's or 30's, who was born after the authoritarian leadership  came into power. She wears all black clothes and a black mask to hide her identity while on the  job. She has an extremely cold demeanor at first, as she was born, raised and trained in  government facilities to become a DNA Collector. However once she accidentally has a  forbidden encounter with Anton, she starts to feel things she had never felt before, which  makes her call her superiors and re-think her existence.  

Roles 3 & 4: Minister Y-4 and X-8 are the morality police, employed by the Ministry of  Temperance. They wear suits and sunglasses, and are extremely cold and robotic. Their job is to  act as the morality police of Sector 7, and have no love for anything but the letter of the law.  They are informed about the interaction between Anton and D14-1, are sent to resolve the  situation, and take D14-1 to a re-education camp. While I have written these characters as a  male and female pair, I'm okay with mixing it up and having two males, two females, or one of  each. 

If anyone is interested and wants to see the script, you can reach me by email at  ryan.morrison@edu.sait.ca 

Thank you so much, I hope to work with you soon!

Audition Notice: Morpheus Theatre

 AUDITIONS for Treasure Island

A Pantomime by Ben Crocker
Directed by Alana Gowdy
Presented at the Pumphouse Theatre Dec 9 - 17, 2022
 
Book your audition here: https://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?page_id=672
 
For more information (including character descriptions), or to book an audition, visit www.morpheustheatre.ca call 403-246-2999 or e-mail audition@morpheustheatre.ca.
 
Treasure Island is the story of young Jim Hawkins and his adventures aboard a pirate ship headed by the fearsome Long John Silver. In this version of the tale however we also find out what happens to Jim's mother, his true love Jenny, her father the Squire, Polly the Parrot and of course the Smuggler's Cove Women's Institute as they join Silver's band of bloodthirsty pirates. A madcap, laugh a minute pirate adventure story from start to finish!
 
Open auditions for all roles will take place:

• Wednesday September 7th (7:00 to 9:00pm)
• Thursday September 8th (7:00 to 9:00pm)
• Saturday September 10th (1:00 to 4:00pm)
• Drop in Auditioners are always welcome!

 
at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre in Parkdale (3512 – 5th Avenue NW, lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre).
 
Callbacks, if required, will take place on Wed Sept 14 from 7:00 to 10:00pm.
 
Audition Requirements:

• All auditions for Treasure Island will take place In-person
• Actors please come prepared to sign a very short song (under 2 minutes), either unaccompanied or bring your own audio track.
• Monologues are not required, but be familiar with the words of any famous nursery rhyme.
• Auditioners are asked to complete an online audition form, with an acting resume and headshot.
• Selected auditioners will be requested to attend an in-person callback to read with other performers.

 
Rehearsal and Performance Requirements:

• All Cast and Crew must be fully vaccinated (minimum 2 doses) to participate in this production.  Face Masks will NOT be required to be worn (at this time).
• The read-through and first rehearsal will take place in-person on Sunday September 18th (1 to 5pm)
• In-person rehearsals will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7pm to 10pm) and Sunday afternoons (1pm to 5pm).
• Performances will take place live and in-person at the Pumphouse Theatres.

 
Morpheus Theatre encourages individuals of all genders, ethnicities, and abilities to audition. Not a traditional actor? That is okay, get in touch with us and we will find a way for you to showcase what you have to offer.

Casting Call: SAIT Productions

 

Audition Notice: Leap the Musical

 LEAP the musical - Online Readings/Workshop

Book, Music & Lyrics by Hilary Hornberger

www.themusicalhub.com/leapmusical 

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We encourage and welcome submissions from all ethnicities, gender identities, and artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities to submit for consideration. 

Successful applicants will be required to:
1) Familiarize themselves with their role(s) and the script.
2) Be open and interested in taking part in a developmental process of a new musical, including answering questions and contributing to potential discussion.
3) Have access to a device that supports Zoom, a strong internet connection and a quiet, brightly lit space to partake in the readings.

**No singing will be required for this table read. The creative team wants to hear the piece at its present draft.

CONTRACT DATES:

Friday September 16, 2022 ~ 5:30-9:30pm AND Saturday September 17 ~ 5:30-9:30pm 

PAY:
$120.00 - paid at the end of the contract.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Send an electronic submission package containing:
1) Headshot
2) Resume
3) Letter of interest in body of email - stating role(s) you are applying for and why are you are interested in this project. Also state if you have a preference for a day/time for a callback interview and we will try to accommodate you.

4) A Video of two (2) contrasting monologues, one to two (1-2) minutes each, submitted via link through youtube - as an unlisted video, onedrive, dropbox or google drive. 

Email submission package to: themusicalhub@outlook.com with subject line “AUDITION REQUEST”. 

(Resumes and Headshots must be in PDF, JPG or JPEG format and labeled as follows: NAME_SURNAME-Headshot' or NAME_SURNAME-Resume. Nameless files will not be considered.)

DEADLINE for submission packages is Monday August 22, 2022 @ 11:59pm MST

**Please note, due to high volume of submissions, only successful applicants will be contacted for a callback interview. 

CALLBACK INTERVIEWS will take place online through Zoom between September 1-September 3, 2022. 

Successful applicants will be notified by August 26, 2022, and will be sent sides from the play's most recent draft to prepare.

**All actors will be required to sign a contract saying they will not disclose any information or materials of the show without permission. Script will be forwarded to applicants 1-2 weeks before the readings to familiarize themselves with the material.

ROLES TO BE CAST:

WILHELMINA (WIL) – 41. Female. Musician. Sister to Bheka. Neurotic and stand-offish, but good hearted to a fault. Youthful appearance. Has lived with an extreme anxiety disorder, depression and agoraphobia her whole life but has kept it hidden. 

BHEKA – 36. Female. High school teacher. Sister to Wil. Outgoing, playful, honest and a little self-absorbed.

Has experienced a traumatic event and is suffering from intense PTSD and anxiety. Has never experienced a mental health condition previously.

CAILEN – 21. Male. Aware of his good looks, but doesn’t flaunt them. Closet Nerd. Easy going and optimistic, but also insecure and a people pleaser. His parents are wealthy, disinterested and uninvolved in his life. He has spent most of his adolescence with his Aunt and Uncle and their dog Edo. 

EDNA – 50+. Female. Online Psychologist. Very open and friendly, patient and level-headed with a touch of sass. Wants to change lives for the better. Loves bees.

AGNES – 50+. Female. Online Psychologist. Candid yet whimsical. Moderates the Online mental health group. Loves her rhyming slogans and uses them religiously. Believes in her methods.

FISK – 30. Male. Quirky and passionate, stubborn but steadfast. Belongs to the online mental health group. Suffers from PTSD, OCD and agoraphobia.

ROS – Late 30’s+. Male. Former Army Sergeant. Belongs to the online mental health group. Suffers from PTSD and depression. Treats Mari like a daughter and looks out for her. Gruff on the outside with a marshmallow center. Competitive, determined to succeed, young at heart.

MARIGOLD (MARI) – 16. Female. A force of nature, but child-like; strong-willed, but fiercely loyal. Belongs to the online mental health group, they are her family. Exhibits symptoms of bipolar disorder.

More information on the show can be found at: www.themusicalhub.com/leapmusical

Audition Notice: Heritage Park (Christmas!)

The Heritage Park Players will be presenting a short play in Heritage Park’s Opera House for its 2022 Once Upon A Christmas event. Once Upon A Christmas is a volunteer performance contract. (Note: We will not be looking to cast people in both Halloween and Christmas.)

CONSTABLE’S CHRISTMAS CAPER (A Melodramatic Musical)

Run time: 25min

“Old Lady Myrtle Mayfield reminisces about the time Constable William Blake arrived in town to try and keep the peace."

CHARACTERS:

CONSTABLE WILLIAM BLAKE — New to town, fourth-year Mountie, wants keep the peace.

MYRTLE MAYFIELD — A young, bright, ever positive young woman in town.

OLD MYRTLE — The current day version of Myrtle.

MS. BLACKWELL — Bitter old maid, wants to change her brother’s will before her niece gets everything.

JEZEBEL TURNER — Niece to Ms. Blackwell, a proper young lady who’s father recently passed.

CASEY — Store clerk and part-time lawyer. Always looking to make a quick buck.

CHESTER — Constable’s trusty steed with a good horse sense.

 

REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE INFO

REHEARSALS:

First Read will be on Friday, Aug 26 @ 6pm-10pm
Rehearsals will begin September 17 with 1-2 rehearsals a week ramping up in November with 2-3 rehearsals a week.
Rehearsals will be evenings and weekends.
Rehearsals will be held at Heritage Park.

TECH:

November 14-15

DRESS/PREVIEW:

November 19, 20 & 22

 

PERFORMANCE INFO:

There will be 3-4 performances a day in the Canmore Opera House.

Call time will be 10am.

Performers will be released after the last performance of the day (around 4pm-4:30pm).

 

CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE DATES:

November 26-27
December 3-4
December 10-11
December 17-18

We will have two casts. Persons submitting must be available for either all Saturday or Sunday performance dates. No exceptions. 

 

AUDITION DATES:

• Friday, Aug 19 (6:30pm-10pm)
• Saturday, Aug 20 (6:30pm-10pm)
• Sunday, Aug 21 (6:30pm-10pm)

Auditions will be held at Heritage Park.

 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants need not have any formal training. We encourage all who'd like to participate to apply.
• Applicants must be 15 years or older
• Prepare given sides (to be sent upon audition confirmation.)

CASTING PERSONS IN ATTENDANCE:

• Artistic Production Coordinator/Director – Trevor Matheson
• Director – Melissa Dorsey

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Thursday, August 18, 2022 @ 5pm.

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested actors, please send the following via e-mail with the subject “HP 2022 Christmas Audition Submission” to Trevor Matheson at TMatheson@HeritagePark.ca

• Headshot
• Resume
• Character(s) you’re interested in
• Your availability for the audition dates
• Any availability conflicts (between Aug 26-Dec 18)

 

Only those selected to audition will be contacted with an audition time. Heritage Park is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Once Upon A Christmas is a volunteer performance contract and will be considered volunteers of Heritage Park. Equity members will not be seen at these auditions. Thank you for your understanding.

Audition Notice: Heritage Park (Halloween!)

The Heritage Park Players will be presenting various interactions and plays around Heritage Park for its 2022 Ghouls’ Night Out Halloween event. Ghouls’ Night Out is a volunteer performance contract. (Note: We will not be looking to cast people in both Halloween and Christmas.)

SCRIPTED SHOWS:

THE GAME OF “LOVE AFTER LIFE”
“Will Charles Bones find love after he finds out he’s dead?”

Play Run Time: 15 minutes

Written by: Trevor O’Gorman

Directed by: Trevor Matheson

Musical Direction: Melissa Dorsey

Performed: At the Didsbury Bandstand

CHARACTERS:

• CHARLES “CHARLIE HORSE” BONES: Was about to marry the love of his life, awakens in the afterlife sad and alone
• VIRGIL: A magical talking mirror that has a penchant for pairing up the citizens of the land of the dead. — pre-cast
• VAMPIRA – Undead, sultry. Vampire. Singer. Bachelorette #1
• “LONG LEGS” LOUISE – Soft-spoken, quick witted. Witch. Dancer. Bachelorette #2
• THE CORPSE BRIDE – aka Emily, kind, sweet. Corpse. Pianist & possibly singer. Bachelorette #3
• ADDITIONAL ENSEMBLE CAST – various vocalists, backup dancers, game show stage manager, prop handlers etc.
   

STILL GHOSTBUSTING

“The Ghostbusters are trying to capture specters at Heritage Park, but things go awry when the Lady in White appears.”

Play Run Time: 10 minutes

Written by: Melissa Dorsey

Directed by: Trevor Matheson

Performed: In front of the Prince House

CHARACTERS:

• PAT – Ghostbuster, the funny one
• EVIE – Ghostbuster, the smart one
• DANI – Pat’s younger cousin
• LADY – the Lady In White ghost of Heritage Park
• ARMY OF POSSESSED ACTORS – any number of people
   

THE ADDAMS’ FAMILY HOUSE GUESTS

“The Addams Family have some not so nice house guests while Wednesday tries to protect the family’s heirlooms.”

Written by: Melissa Dorsey & Trevor Matheson

Directed by: Trevor Matheson

Play Run Time: 10 minutes 

Performed: Outside the Famous Five Interpretive Centre

CHARACTERS:

• MORTICIA – The mother, traditional but open to new ideas that are in line with her family’s well-being.
• COUSIN IT
• WEDNESDAY – The daughter, progressive, wants to push the boundaries of traditional thought, handles a sword well.
• BERNICE – Pretending to be an aunt. Thieving partners. The leader of the pair.
• PAMELA – Pretending to be an aunt. Thieving partners. The more unsure of the two.
• STAGE HANDS – One or two people will be needed to help with executing Wednesday’s traps.
  
  

MEET & GREET CHARACTERS

Various Mascot-like Characters to meet kids, talk and take photos with them.

Directed by: Trevor Matheson

Performed: In Various Locations Around The Park

CHARACTERS:

• BETELGEUSE (from “Beetlejuice”)
• REX (from “Toy Story”)
• AUDRY THE PLANT (from “The Little Shop Of Horrors”)
• SCOOBY DOO (from “Scooby Doo")
• OOGIE BOOGIE (from “A Nightmare Before Christmas”)

 

REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE/AUDITION INFO

REHEARSALS:

• First Read will be on Thursday, Aug 25 @ 6pm-10pm
• Rehearsals will begin September 13 and will continue until the first performance on Friday, October 28.
• For Scripted Shows: There will be 1-2 rehearsals a week and actors will only be called as needed.
• Meet & Greet Characters will have a couple of short rehearsals before the event.
• Rehearsals will consist of evenings (6pm-10pm) and weekends (various times between 10am-10pm) unless an entire cast has daytime availability.
• Rehearsals will be held at Heritage Park.

TECH/DRESS/PREVIEWS:

• Oct 22-25 (specific dates/times TBD)

PERFORMANCE INFO:

• Call time will be one hour before the event.
• Specific showtimes for each show TBA

PERFORMANCE DATES:

• October 28 (5pm-9pm)
• October 29 (5pm-9pm)
• October 30 (5pm-9pm)

Persons submitting must be available for all performance dates. No exception.

AUDITION DATES:

• Friday, Aug 19 (6:30pm-10pm)
• Saturday, Aug 20 (6:30pm-10pm)
• Sunday, Aug 21 (6:30pm-10pm)

Auditions will be held at Heritage Park.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants need not have any formal training. Not all roles require speaking. We encourage all who’d like to participate to apply.
• Applicants must be 15 years or older
• Prepare given sides (to be sent upon audition confirmation.)

CASTING PERSONS IN ATTENDANCE:

• Artistic Production Coordinator/Director – Trevor Matheson
• Director – Melissa Dorsey

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Thursday, August 18, 2022 @ 5pm.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested actors, please send the following via e-mail with the subject “HP 2022 Halloween Audition Submission” to Trevor Matheson at TMatheson@HeritagePark.ca

• Headshot
• Resume
• Character(s) you’re interested in
• Any availability conflicts (between Aug 25-Oct 30)

Only those selected to audition will be contacted with an audition time. Heritage Park is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Ghouls’ Night Out is a volunteer performance contract and actors will be considered volunteers of Heritage Park. Equity members will not be seen at these auditions. Thank you for your understanding.

Audition Notice: Morpheus Theatre's "Rumors"

AUDITIONS for Rumors

By Neil Simon
Directed by Jay Newman
Presented at the Pumphouse Theatre Oct 7 - 15, 2022
 
For more information (including character descriptions), or to book an audition, visit www.morpheustheatre.ca, call 403-246-2999 or e-mail audition@morpheustheatre.ca.
 
At a large, tastefully appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room, and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken, and wife, Chris, must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.
 
Open auditions for all roles will take place:

• Mon August 8 (7:00 to 9:00pm)
• Tues August 9  (7:00 to 9:00pm) 

at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre in Parkdale (3512 – 5th Avenue NW, lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre).
 
Callbacks, if required, will take place on Thurs Aug 11 from 7:00 to 10:00pm.
 
Audition Requirements:

• Auditioners will have the choice between submitting a Self-Tape Audition video or attending in-person.
  • In-person Auditions: Choice of a comedic monologue (approx 2 minutes) or a cold read from the script.  A cold read may be requested.
  • Self-Tape Auditions: please provide a recording of a comedic monologue (approx 2 minutes), saved to You-Tube (unlisted). Please provide the link either in the audition form or email to audition@morpheustheatre.ca. Self-tape auditions are due Aug 8 at 6pm.
• Callbacks will take place in-person, and will include cold-reads.
• Auditioners are asked to complete an online audition form, with an acting resume and headshot.
• Selected auditioners will be requested to attend an in-person callback to read with other performers.

 
Rehearsal and Performance Requirements:

• All Cast and Crew must be fully vaccinated (minimum 2 doses) to participate in this production.  Face Masks will NOT be required to be worn (at this time).
• The read-through and first rehearsal will take place in-person on Sunday August 14th (6 to 10pm)
• In-person rehearsals will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7pm to 10pm) and Sunday evenings in August (6 to 10pm) and Sunday afternoons in September (1pm to 5pm).
• Performances will take place live and in-person at the Pumphouse Theatres.

 
Morpheus Theatre encourages individuals of all genders, ethnicities, and abilities to audition. Not a traditional actor? That is okay, get in touch with us and we will find a way for you to showcase what you have to offer.