Theater Audition for "Emerge" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for production of "Emerge". More details are below. About the play: Set in a hospital waiting room it follows the story of an embittered woman, challenged by family relationships who takes her elderly, confused father to the Emergency Room of a hospital in hopes of having him admitted and declared incompetent. She gets more than she bargained for when faced with a long wait, the arrival of her estranged daughter along with an ill psychiatrist and suicidal young man. As the group waits together, they learn that assumptions and the stories we tell ourselves are not exactly how things are. Rate: Non-Union. Volunteer. Additional information: AUDITION LOCATION Online. SHOOT/PERFORMANCE DATE(S) October 16-18. SHOOT/PERFORMANCE LOCATION(S) Port Moody, BC. Rehearsals two days a week Thursday evening and Saturday during the day (times TBD) September 6 with more dates prior to the performance. Tech and Dress Rehearsal October 15. Trigger warning: This material involves graphic discussion of suicide and self harm behavior which some individuals may find distressing If you would like more information about content please reach out to the production team prior to audition submission. SUBMISSION DEADLINE August 13, 2025. If you're interested, please apply. Please include resume, head shot, and acting reel if you have one.
5 roles
Lawyer, corporate, controlling and demanding.
Alison's father, previously a supreme court judge, able to play late 70’s, confused, delightfully at times.
Alison's estranged daughter, able to play 20's, funky, carefree with an attitude and an emo goth look.
A grieving psychiatrist, with heart problems.
Able to play 20's, depressed, negative, morose and suicidal yet a tad of hidden hope. This role calls for strong physicality and movement skills.