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Seeking Female Performer for "Liars at a Funeral" Play

Ottawa, ON, Canada
ID: 309452Exp: 4/30/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting an actress for production of "Liars at a Funeral". See the details below. About the play: When an estranged family gathers to mourn the passing of their matriarch, the funeral erupts into more of a dysfunctional reunion than any of them could predict. Secrets unravel, long-buried truths emerge, a family curse keeps siblings apart, and nothing goes according to The Plan! Can this eccentric family of liars navigate the road to reconciliation? Or will the next 24 hours be the final nail in this dysfunctional family’s coffin? Find out in this uproarious romp that pokes fun at the absurdities of family dynamics and the desperate lengths we go to for love and connection. This show is a true farce that doesn’t sacrifice heart for the sake of laughs. Additional information: Contract Dates: Rehearsals: November 10 - November 29, 2026. Performances: December 1 - 13, 2026. Callbacks May 22. Auditions and callbacks will take place in Ottawa ON. All submissions should include ONE PDF FILE - including both Headshot and Resume, in that order. You must also include a cover letter, as a separate attachment. Priority will be given to CAEA Artists. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 30th 1:00 PM EST. Audition materials will be made available to selected Artists. When appying, please write your name in the subject line, followed by "Liars at a Funeral”, followed by CAEA status. It should look like this: "FIRST LAST - Liars at a Funeral - CAEA/non CAEA".

1 role

MavisFemale50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

Mavis is a grandmother, the matriarch of the family, and a force of nature. An absolute firecracker, Mavis refuses to let life happen quietly. She is not afraid to think (and act!) outside the box and while her actions can be wild, her intentions are loving. She has wit, style, and just enough mystery to keep everyone off balance. She is physically adept, quick thinking, and full of surprises. This show requires actor doubling, so the facility to quickly switch characters is essential.

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