Seeking Performers in AB for "A Doll's House" Play
ONLY CALGARY AND LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are currently in need of performers for "A Doll's House" play. More details are below. About the play: Nora Helmer, a devoted wife and mother, appears to live a perfect life with her husband, Torvald. Hidden debts and societal expectations force her to confront a harsh truth: she's been living in a carefully crafted dollhouse, yearning for freedom. In a daring move that shakes the very foundation of her world, Nora makes a choice that will change the course of her life and everything she believed about love, marriage, and self-discovery. Additional information: Calgary Contract Dates: Rehearsal/Tech Rehearsals starts: Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, April 5, 2026. 1st Preview: Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Opening: Friday, April 10, 2026. Closing: Sunday, May 3, 2026. THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MARCH 9 AT 6:00 PM (MT). Please, see the attachment. If you're interested, please apply.
6 roles
She/Her. A wife and mother. Playful, sharp, witty, calculating and alive. Small acts of rebellion indicate she is not as happy as she appears. She plays different versions of herself depending who she is with and what she needs. As the story develops, a veil is lifted and Nora grows in self-awareness, and defiance.
He/Him. Nora’s husband and a lawyer. Newly promoted to manager at a local bank. Torvald has a traditional view of his wife, marriage, and the world. He is concerned with appearances and status and is driven by the ideal of protecting and guiding his wife.
He/Him. Very ill, doctor who is a family friend of Nora and Torvald. He visits the family often, sees both Nora and Torvald clearly. More attentive to Nora than her own husband. Not at peace, but resigned to his condition.
She/Her. Nora’s friend and confidant. A widow that returns to Nora’s life to find work. Sensible, level-headed, opportunistic and able to make strong choices. Values honesty. Linde is the former lover of Krogstad.
He/Him. Kristine’s former lover and one of Torvald’s employees. Nils is eager to reestablish himself as a respected man in society. Willing to fight for what he wants but not ruthless.
She/Her. Nora and Torvald’s nanny, takes care of the children as her own. Anne-Marie was Nora’s nursemaid, and had to leave her own child to take the position. Very amenable to her employer’s family needs and loves Nora and the children.
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