Paid Theater Audition for “How to Feel” Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for production of “How to Feel”. Please, see the details below. Rate: All performers are guaranteed an honorarium of $200, to be paid at the beginning of tech week. Beyond that, all performers will receive an equal portion of any profit made during the performance run. Additional information: Rehearsal Dates: January 4 - February 23, 2026. Directors plan to rehearse twice per week during the day. Rehearsal Location: Downtown Toronto (exact location TBD). Production Dates: February 24 - March 1, 2026. Call-backs will be held on December 5. Submissions will be accepted until November 21, 2025. If you're interested, please apply.
4 roles
He/him. Ostensibly the main character of the play (but is he really?). He is prone to melancholy and neurosis and is chronically single, in part due to his avoidant tendencies. While his personal issues can make him self-centred at times, he is genuinely invested in becoming a better friend and a healthier person.
He/him. A therapist. He is a means by which Sam seeks to grow and understand himself. In his own right, he is caring, competent, perceptive and professional. Like everyone, he probably has his own issues, but he tends not to take these into the office with him.
He/him. Sam’s best friend and roommate. He grew up with Sam and Phoebe. He’s a pretty chill guy, especially compared to Sam. He is optimistic and thoughtful and helps Sam see beyond his issues. Jamie’s relative lack of idealism is an asset, but it was earned at a price. While Sam has firmly rejected his Christian upbringing, Jamie has moments of religious fear, though he is by no means a pious person.
She/her. Sam’s eventual love interest. A well-read artist with an outgoing and charming personality. Her apparent strength and assertiveness make her a frequent object of male idealization. Aware and weary of this, she longs to be seen and accepted as a whole person – weaknesses and all.
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