Paid Theater Audition for "From the Ashes" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Currently seeking passionate performers for "From the Ashes" play. See the details below. Rate: Non-Union. Paid. Additional information: Rehearsals: Hybrid (GTA & Online). Performance Location: Hamilton, Ontario. Professional acting experience preferred, but welcome submissions from all levels of experience. Submission Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM. When applying, please submit the following: Head shot; Resume (PDF); Email Subject Line: "FIRST-NAME_LAST-NAME – FROM THE ASHES – ROLE".
6 roles
Strong, expressive voice. Ability to tell a story poetically and with emotional nuance. Will also perform as a police officer in one short scene.
South Asian/Pakistani. Mariam's mother. Loving & nurturing, she struggles with resettlement and longs for her home in Pakistan.
South Asian/Pakistani. Mariam's father and head of the family. Abbu Jaan loves his wife & children deeply and tries to find hope & goodness in their new home.
The Iqbal family's caring neighbour. Rebecca serves as a parental, protective presence in Mariam's life & is always willing to support her.
The Iqbal family's landlord. Marcus rents his properties to refugees but has a transactional and detached approach to their well-being.
A refugee herself, Natalya has built a career helping others resettle. She assisted the Iqbal family two years ago and now reconnects with Mariam to attempt to guide her through the next challenge.
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