Theater Audition for Production of "The Gentleman Clothier"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for "The Gentleman Clothier" play. Please, see the details below. About the play: "The Gentleman Clothier" is a charming, time-bending comedic play by prolific Canadian playwright Norm Foster. It follows Norman Davenport, a stuffy, old-fashioned tailor who opens a high-end menswear shop in modern times but wishes for a simpler era — resulting in a magical, hilarious journey across the centuries. The play blends romance, workplace comedy, and light fantasy across a highly entertaining structure Additional information: Individuals called back will be given a schedule specific to the characters for which they are being considered; this schedule will be communicated to each performer via email. People auditioning should inform the staff, at the time of their first audition, if there is any time on the callback day during which they are unavailable. Please note - though we will try, we may not be able to accommodate all conflicts for call-backs. If called back for a role (or roles), actors will be asked to prepare specific scenes from the show. Lines do not need to be memorised for the callback, but you should be familiar enough with the material to take redirection and “play” with the scenes. These will be sent along with callback notifications and will be available for preview online ahead of time. REHEARSAL DATES: Rehearsals will begin the week of August 24th. Rehearsals are scheduled for Tues/Thurs evenings from 6:30-10pm and Sundays from 12-5pm. Additional or longer rehearsals may be held once the production has moved into the theatre. Important dates are as follows: (dates/times may be adjusted): Theatre move in and start to build on the stage: Mon. Oct. 5, 2026. Tech Move-in: beginning Oct. 5 through Oct. 16, 2026. Tech Weekend (final touches and Q2Q): Sat/Sun. Oct. 17/18, 2026 9:00am - 9:00pm Technical Dress Rehearsal: Mon. Oct. 19, 2026 6:00pm – 11:00pm. Dress Rehearsals: Tues. Oct. 20 and Wed. Oct. 21, 2026 6:00pm – 11:00pm. Dark Night: Thurs. Oct. 22, 2026 (may be changed with Wed. Oct. 21). A full rehearsal schedule will be given out the first week of rehearsals. PERFORMANCE DATES: Oct. 23 (opening), 24, 30, 31 at 7:30pm. Matinee performances are Oct. 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1 at 2pm. (Please note that there is no longer a preview night, opening night is Fri. Oct. 23 and the second Saturday evening show - Oct. 31 - is a half price show. Also note the new evening start time of 7:30pm). If ticket sales warrant, the board may elect to include an additional show on Thurs. Oct. 29 at 7:30pm. Cast and crew will be informed at least 1 month before opening night. All cast members must be available for all performances and dress rehearsals. PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Guelph, ON. If you're interested, please apply.
4 roles
A skilled, somewhat arrogant, and stuffy tailor who longs for the turn of the 20th century, believing it to be a simpler, more polite time. He is fastidious about language and class, but ironically possesses surprisingly modern views on issues like sexual orientation and divorce. Owner of a “very classy operation” men’s shop. (C, E)
An exuberant, rough-around-the-edges, and fiercely independent young woman who barges into Norman's shop and convinces him to hire her as a tailor. She is a lesbian, heavily relies on a punk-inspired aesthetic, and brings a sharp, street-smart perspective to Norman's traditional world. (C, E)
A man desperately in need of a job to support his ailing daughter. He talks his way into a job as the shop’s handyman and stock person, but hides a deep, dark secret. (C, E, L)
A wealthy, sophisticated high-society socialite and the shop's very first customer. Norman becomes immediately smitten with her, which profoundly complicates his life and serves as a catalyst for his magical wish to travel back in time. (C, E)
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