Paid Theater Audition for "Tempting Providence" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for "Tempting Providence" play. Please, see the details below. About the play: WWI is over, and Myra Bennett has arrived from England on a temporary assignment as the lone nurse to nearly 500km of rural coastline in Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula. Determined to leave her mark, Myra must brave the culture shock and decide whether she will allow the feisty locals she meets to leave their mark on her as well. Soon, matters of the heart mix with matters of business, and her temporary contract threatens to become anything but! Could Newfoundland be where Myra belongs permanently? And how will she know? Based on a true story, this Canadian gem has wowed audiences around the world with its poetry, emotion and celebration of community and resilience. A highly theatrical play with grounded and earnest characters, our production will be performed in a beautiful barn venue in Glen Valley, Langley. Rate: Non-Union. $300 Honourarium. Callbacks: Nov 29. Audition Location Maple Ridge, BC. Shoot/Performance Date(s) March 13-15, 19-22, 26-29. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Langley, BC. Submission Deadline November 23, 2025. When applying, please submit a head shot and resume. Please be prepared to read sides for your preferred role. Memorization is not required, but familiarity with all sides is encouraged as you may be asked to read more than one side for multiple characters. Directors are looking for simple, truthful, grounded acting.
4 roles
Nurse. Newcomer to Daniel’s Harbour on a 2 year contract. A very self-sufficient hard worker who may have trouble slowing down or letting people in. English RP accent. Directors will be working with an intimacy coordinator, as there are some moments between Myra and Angus that will require intimacy direction. More information on intimacy requirements for these characters will be released upon application to audition or upon request.
Daniel’s Harbour born and bred. A working man with a warm heart and dirty hands. There is an attraction to Myra and a hope to convince her to stay. Newfoundland accent (coaching available). Directors will be working with an intimacy coordinator, as there are some moments between Myra and Angus that will require intimacy direction. More information on intimacy requirements for these characters will be released upon application to audition or upon request.
Plays various female identifying members of the town, aged 19-90, including various pregnant and birthing characters. Newfoundland accent (coaching available). Ability to play a traditional Newfoundland instrument considered an asset but not a requirement (fiddle, harmonica, accordion, percussion/bodhrán drum).
Plays various male identifying members of the town, aged 14-80: mostly young men. Newfoundland accent (coaching available). Ability to play a traditional Newfoundland instrument considered an asset but not a requirement (fiddle, accordion, harmonica, percussion/bodhrán drum).
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