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Theater Audition for "Blackbird Calling" Play

Edmonton, AB, Canada
ID: 284541Exp: 5/5/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Theatre is seeking one male actor for three workshop readings of "Blackbird Calling" with the potential of working on the full-scale production in the fall. See the details below. About the play: Synopsis: "Blackbird Calling" is the story of a young woman who moves to the prairie pothole region of Alberta and encounters the Spotties—undesirables living in double houses on a dead-end street. When she befriends a family of Spotties, she discovers their stories and culture in a way that seeps into her identity. First published in Quattro Books and shortlisted for the ReLit Award. Additional information: Dates: May 6, 7, 8, evenings. Location: Will be sent in response email. Deadline: May 5. When applying, please submit a head shot and resume.

1 role

The fatherMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Strict and linear but sensitive, trying to navigate life with a conflicted wife, a genius son, and a daughter drawn to “the wrong side of the tracks.” Smaller roles (in one scene each): bully, magician, store clerk, paramedic/police.