Job for Actors for "You’ll Get Used to It - The War Show"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Looking for performers to play roles in "You’ll Get Used to It – The War Show" play. Please, see the details below. About the project: Follow the journey of six Canadian infantrymen as they experience the anticipation and hardships of war. You will experience every stage from enlisting, training, leaving loved ones behind, actually going to fight the enemy, the fear and danger of battle, and the sorrow of losing comrades. All of which is met by the soldiers’ guts, resilience and humour. Featuring popular music from the 1930s and 1940s this moving theatrical production brings history alive. Rate: This production is Non Paying/Non Equity. Additional information: REHEARSALS Commence: Sunday, June 18, 2023, 7:00 pm - first read-thorough. Continue:Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm. Sundays: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm. NOTE: These times may be flexible depending on the day-job schedule of the director. PERFORMANCE DATES: October 6-7 Friday, Saturday – 8 pm; October 8 Sunday Matinée – 2 pm; October 12-14 Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 8 pm; October 15 Sunday Matinée – 2 pm; October 19-20 Thursday, Friday – 8 pm; October 21 Saturday Matinée – 2 pm; CALLBACKS: June 14, 2023 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm; AUDITION & REHEARSAL LOCATION: Scarborough. Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue. You may also be asked to do a cold-read from the script, so it is best to familiarize yourself with the show. Please also prepare a song of the period, There will be short movement sessions about every half hour to show your ability to march and do simple dance steps, so be prepared to stay on a while after your audition. - Please bring a copy of your resume and head-shot to the audition. Callbacks will consist of scenes from the show, performed in groups. When applying, please indicate what role(s) you are interested in.
8 roles
An "everyman" type of character. A farm boy with many innocent delusions about war. Follow his progress from raw recruit to cynical veteran.
French-Canadian. A bit of a dreamer and drifter, although pretty street-wise. Joined the army to find some direction in life.
Very naive and just a bit dumb. Probably lived at home right up until he joined the army.
An ex-con, tough, cynical and always on the look-out for something to steal or a girl to make a pass at. Joined the army because he was fed up with being harassed by the police.
A World War One veteran with a vast repertoire of corny jokes. He joined the army to re-live his youth and get away from his wife.
Career soldier. Tough and loud, but with a deep-seated fondness for his men.
Good comic sense and versatility.
Pretty ingenue type, good dramatic ability.
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