Theater Casting Call for "Fahrenheit 451" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are looking for female-Identifying performers for production of "Fahrenheit 451". More details are below. About the project: A powerful new adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. This production will showcase a diverse range of female-identifying voices, reimagining this timeless story of censorship, societal control, and the power of knowledge. Rate: Appx. 800$ for the entire process, with possible increase based on ticket sales. Additional information: Show Dates: April 21-26, 2025. Rehearsals Begin: Late January 2025. (Schedule will include Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons, based on actor availability. Not all actors will be called to each rehearsal. All rehearsals will be held in the Downtown Toronto area). When applying, please submit the following details: Name and Pronouns (if you are comfortable sharing); Headshot and Resume in one PDF or link (Please ensure the settings are set to Anyone with Link can View; Self tapes as an unlisted video (youtube link, google drive link, vimeo etc.) Please ensure the settings are set to Anyone with Link can View; Please submit all videos by 11:59 PM on November 25th, 2025.
9 roles
The protagonist, a firefighter who begins questioning her role and beliefs. Strong and driven, she seeks truth in a world where curiosity is suppressed.
A young firefighter with less experience but committed to the job; they are a follower rather than a leader.
Similar in age and outlook to Black, Holden is another firefighter who conforms to the status quo.
A curious, intelligent student who disrupts Montag’s world. Clarisse has a unique perspective shaped by knowledge of truths most others ignore.
Practical and detached, the paramedics perform their duties with little emotion, reflecting society’s indifference to human life.
Montag’s partner for about a decade. Once curious, Mildred has embraced society’s shallow values and is deeply immersed in the escapism offered by screens.
An older character who holds onto the knowledge of the past. She’s passionate and opinionated, providing a fierce contrast to society’s passive citizens.
Clarisse’s grandmother and a former English professor who remembers the world before censorship. Though she hesitates to act, Faber’s wisdom and hidden courage make her a valuable ally for Montag.
Mildred’s neighbors and friends. They represent society’s detachment and emptiness, living without hope or purpose beyond conformity.
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