Theater Casting Call for "For the Better" Play
Seeking performers for production of "For the Better". More details are below. About the project: Tegan, April, and Rayman are best friends in their last year of high school. And they’re starting to feel the pressure: from school exams to blossoming love, their future and friendships will be tested. Enter fear, doubt, and conflicting advice from their entourage – some well-intentioned, some less so. A heartfelt, high energy, coming of age dramedy that explores the blurred boundaries between reality and the inner workings of our minds and hearts. Additional information: Production Dates: Preview @ OLT – Saturday, October 25, 2025. Performance Fri-Sun November 7-9, 2025 (time slot TBD). This production is OLT’s entry into the East Ontario Drama League (EODL)’s annual one-act play festival for 2025. Time Commitments: All actors MUST be available for preview and performance dates (see production dates above) and able to travel to and from Merrickville between November 7-9 at their own expense. Overnight accommodation may not be available. Directors will be rehearsing at OLT as follows: From August 30-October 11 – Saturday afternoons. From October 12-November 6 – Saturday afternoons, Sundays (afternoon or evening TBC), and Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings Those auditioning will have to declare their availability at auditions. Once the rehearsal schedule is set, accounting for any declared absences, each cast member must commit to attending all rehearsals, within reason. Please, see attached the sides.
9 roles
Male presenting (they/them pronouns). A 12th grade high school student, they care deeply about their friends but sometimes let their fears get the better of them. They are best friends with April and Rayman. They may be in love with April.
Female presenting. A 12th grade high school student, funny, and down to earth. She is best friends with Tegan and Rayman and tries to keep them both grounded. She may be in love with one of them.
Male presenting. A 12th grade high school student, and a stressed-out overachiever. He is best friends with Tegan and April. He may be in love with April. The actor playing Rayman might double as one of the fears.
Male presenting. A pretty chill high school teacher, for a middle-aged guy – but for his dreaded exams. The actor playing Mr. L might double as one of the fears.
Female presenting. Tegan’s older sister. She teases them relentlessly but loves and supports them. She is in a live-in, romantic relationship with Connie. The actor playing Rachel will double as one of the fears, and as either Claire or May.
Female presenting. Tegan’s sister-in-law. She teases them relentlessly but has a nurturing side. She is in a live-in, romantic relationship with Rachel. The actor playing Connie will double as one of the fears, and as either Claire or May.
Female presenting. A 12th grade high school student, outgoing, with over-the-top ideas. She is friends with April and May. The actor playing Claire will double as one of the fears, and as either Rachel or Connie.
Female presenting. A 12th grade high school student, overly studious, she gives good counsel. She is friends with April and Claire. The actor playing May will double as one of the fears, and as either Rachel or Connie.
Surreal, hypnotic, taunting creatures that represent Tegan’s inner fears and seek to influence Tegan’s decisions. The actors playing the three fears will also double as Rachel, Connie, and either Rayman or Mr. L.
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