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.

General Auditions: Storybook Theatre

 StoryBook is excited to launch our Season 46 Auditions!

StoryBook believes that inclusivity and diversity are integral to the stories we tell both on and off our stage and wants an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. We encourage people of all ages, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, and ethnicity to apply.

AUDITIONS OPEN - Sunday, July 17 at 12am
AUDITIONS CLOSE - Sunday, August 7th at 11:59pm
 
REQUIREMENTS
Anyone wishing to be considered for any of our productions this season must submit a General Audition form along with all necessary information.

You must be 10 years of age at the time of the audition to be considered.

In order to submit an a form for consideration you will need to prepare the following:
 
Theatre Resume or List of Performance information
This does not need to be a formal resume or even fancy. A simple list of what you may have done in the past that shows where you are at in a performance level. For some this may be as simple as performing for your family, for others it could be dance or vocal recitals.  If you have a formal resume we would accept that as well.
 
Headshot or Photo
This does not need to be a professional photo, but it does need to show your face, so please no photos in profile or with sunglasses on.  This allows the team to see you and know who they are about to hear and see perform.  While the photo does not need to be professional, it does need to be clear, well lit and show your face.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
In order to submit for our General Auditions, you will need to have access to a video recording device of some kind.  Again, you do not need to spend a bunch of money, but you do need to make sure that the device can clearly see you and hear you, especially once you start playing your music.

You will also need to upload your videos to YOUTUBE as an unlisted video.  This means that only people with the link and yourself can access it.

For almost everyone, there are FOUR VIDEOS which are required.
 
1.  HELLO Video
2. MONOLOGUE Video
3. UPTEMPO Musical Theatre Video
4. BALLAD Musical Theatre Video

If you are only submitting for "Peter and the Star Catcher", you only need to submit Videos 1 and 2.

Callback dates will be announced for each show in the coming weeks.

Visit storybooktheatre.org/auditions to see all audition requirements, show commitment information as well as character breakdowns, scripts and more.

Audition Notice: The Frontier Below PAID

AUDITION NOTICE

Part 4 of a visual art series titled The Frontier Below, created by local filmmaker Brett Ferster. 

The closing date to submit is August 1st @ 5:00PM. Filming will take place in Calgary on August 18th, 2022.

Download the Casting Call: Casting Call Link

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Frontier Below is a filmed series of micro-narratives that reinterprets moments from Alberta’s oil industry in a way that makes them feel like folklore or mythic tales. Driven largely by visuals, the goal is to represent these stories through metaphor, symbolism and juxtapose the enormity of a nation building industry with intimate character moments and the individual . 

Other Notes about the Series:

Dialogue is built by using repurposed sections of  manuscripts and speeches from history. 

Interior scenes for the series are all set in abandoned, unused, or vacated spaces in the city. 

Part 4 Synopsis

At a time when ranching is still the dominant industry in Alberta, a rancher must decide the future of his land when presented with the opportunity to lease it away for exploration. Beginning with speeches from the Rancher and the Industrialist, the physical exchange of this transaction unfolds across a ritualistic tea ceremony.

Hali Belanger
Producer & Production Manager | Creating Video for Arts & Brands

// The Light Factory

hali@lightfactorynow.com

587.578.4254
lightfactorynow.com

Audition Notice: ONCUE A Cappella Ensemble

ONCUE, one of Calgary's most established a cappella ensembles, is seeking new members for the 2022/2023 season.

We are currently auditioning singers for all voice parts. Singers with vocal percussion experience are particularly encouraged to audition.

Auditions will be held on Monday, July 25, 2022, from 6 pm-9:30 pm at the ATCO Performing Arts Centre.

ONCUE is a semi-professional vocal ensemble that blends tight harmonies with genres of pop, rock, and musical theatre to create a unique brand of top-notch entertainment. ONCUE is a part of the Youth Singers of Calgary, a unique performing arts organization that has provided opportunities for performers of all ages to express themselves through music, dance, and theatre since 1985.

This ensemble has performed at many events in Calgary and surrounding areas including four times at the Podium Choral Conference, "Northern Harmony" in Edmonton, and DCINY's "Total Vocal with Deke Sharon" at Carnegie Hall in New York.
ONCUE has a very busy performing season, consisting of a wide range of Christmas performances (including weekdays), concerts, staged shows at the Jubilee with the rest of the Youth Singers company, private parties, bookings with the Calgary Stampede, and other events. We are looking for individuals who can commit to Thursday evening rehearsals throughout the year and who can commit to a variety of performance dates and times as scheduled.

Youth Singers of Calgary has been singing in person since fall 2021 and anticipates the same in the coming year. If you have specific questions about YSC's COVID health and safety measures for this season, please let us know.

What to prepare?
- 1-3 min vocal piece of any style, to be sung without accompaniment.
- You will be asked to fill out your rehearsal availability upon arrival.
- You will be asked to sing a few short sight-reading, rhythm, and harmony exercises.

Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49A5AE2AA7FB6-oncue2

For further information, please contact alida@youthsingers.org or dtlauderdale@hotmail.com.
See ONCUE in action here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBFF4D198B6D9A6F6

Location:
ATCO Performing Arts Centre
1371 Hastings Crescent SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4C8
 

Queries directly to:
Alida Lowe (she/her)
Director of Program, Production, & Touring
Youth Singers of Calgary
w: 403-234-9549 x222
ATCO Performing Arts Center (APAC)
youthsingers.org

Audition Notice: Short Film PAID, Non-Union

AUDITION NOTICE

Looking for a lead male actor between 20-27 in Calgary who is available for a 3-day shoot in September/October for a short film, romantic drama with comedic elements similar to the Before Sunrise series.

Paid, non-union.

Interested parties should submit their CV/Headshots/Details to:
info@garrysnow.com