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Theater Audition for "Dispatches” Play

Vancouver, BC, Canada
ID: 286928Exp: 6/25/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Looking for new, non union actors for "Heart of the City Festival". Please, see the details below. About the play: Title: “Dispatches”. Synopsis: Bonded by loss, fueled by a will to survive, an aunt supports her niece to navigate a journey towards recovery against the odds. Rate: Negotiable, funded by Heart of City. Contract: Equity Agreement (if a union production). Additional information: Type: Dramatic play, non fiction. Dates: October 31-November 8, 2025 (Heart of the City Festival). Location: Vancouver, BC. Casting late June 2025 (possibly early July), Rehearsals from August to October. The notice would also emphasize that EPAs are open to actors of all levels and backgrounds, and that Equity-affiliated casting directors are always looking for new talent. It's essential to include any specific requirements, such as the type of submission (self-tape, in-person audition) and the materials required for the audition. The notice should clearly state the project's union status and whether it's an Equity-affiliated production. Audition Format: Dramatic monologue, 3-10mins long Submit: Self-tapes or in-person auditions (depending on the casting director's preference). Specific Submission Requirements: (e.g., resume, head shot, self-tape). If you're interested, please apply.

5 roles

ASHLEYFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Lead. A spirited, troubled young woman struggling with addiction. Physicality: Slender, young.

JANE (Co-Lead)Female22-36 y.o.All ethnicities

Aunt, teacher, support to ASHLEY. Physicality: Medium build, not restrictive.

PHILLIPMale18-28 y.o.All ethnicities

Young man-gamer, introvert/military officer. Physicality: Medium build, athletic.

TRISH/SHARONFemale30-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Sex worker, friend to ASHLEY/step-grandmother to ASHLEY. Physicality: Medium build, not restrictive.

SUSAN/ JOANNEFemale30-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Sex worker, friend to ASHLEY/ mother to ASHLEY. Physicality: Medium build, not restrictive.