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In Search of Performers for "Calendar Girls" Play

Calgary, AB, Canada
ID: 198764Exp: 10/21/2022
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Looking for male/female performers for "Calendar Girls" Play. Please, see the details below. About the play: When Annie’s husband, John, dies of leukemia, 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. Rate: Unpaid. Additional information: 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: 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 Theatres. Callbacks will take place on: Tuesday October 25th between 7pm and 10pm; We will endeavour to minimize auditioners time at the callbacks, but most calls will be a minimum of 2 hours; Auditioners will be notified on Sunday October 23rd. Please, see attached the audition form. If you are interested, please apply.

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12 roles

ChrisFemale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Chris is the life of the party! She talks to anyone and loves to be the centre of attention.

CoraFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Cora is educated but has also learned many a life lesson. She is the honey in the pack but never plays the fool. Cora is a singer and also plays the piano.

JesseFemale60-70 y.o.All ethnicities

A teacher you remember if on her good side and a person you never forget if you aren’t. Jesse is full of life. She is brave and eager to try new things.

CeliaFemale35-40 y.o.All ethnicities

A woman who is not uncomfortable with lots of money. Celia feels like a drifter, drifting in from another world. Celia is rebellious which is why Jesse tolerates her.

RuthFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Ruth is eager to please but will not be walked over. She comes with emotional baggage that makes her the protected of the group.

MarieFemale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Marie has been scorched from life and as such has built a fence around herself. She sees being a part of a group a trophy.

JohnMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

John is married to Annie and is a light in the world. He is described as being a sunflower and someone you would want to drive across country with.

RodMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Rod is married to Chris and is the perfect ying to her yang. His dead pan humor is one of the reasons Chris fell in love with him.

LawrenceMale26-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Shy and nerdy but not a stereotypical nerd. He has a hidden spirit and wit

Lady CravenshireFemale60-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Lady Cravenshire doesn’t mean to be patronizing but she is. She makes an entrance and makes sure everyone knows it.

ElaineFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Elaine doesn’t mean to be so patronizing but she has a hard time dealing with Jesse.

LiamBoth genders20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Photographer who really didn’t want this job in the first place. Is patient and professional but shows a slight weariness while dealing with these women.