Singing Audition for Production of "Wake Up"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Eagerly seeking singers, dancers, and insatiable storytellers to bring "WAKE UP" to life. More details are below. About the play: In the wake of her mother’s death, Lisa embarks on a quest in the forest, where she meets several uniquely Canadian animals who guide her back home. WAKE UP is a coming-of-age story that explores grief, literary absurdity, and emotional transformation. Hare drives the journey forward, pulling Lisa into the forest’s strange rhythms. Ruth, his grounded wife, encourages reflection and emotional honesty. Vixen disrupts Lisa’s path, forcing her to confront fear, doubt, and desire. The solemn, eclectic, yet triumphant score evokes the melodies of our natural Canadian heritage, grounded in the idea that you are never quite alone when walking in the dark. Rate: This is a paid, non-union production. Compensation for rehearsals and performances will be provided to all crew and performers. Honorarium amounts will be communicated prior to final casting offers and will reflect the scope of the role and overall production scale. In the event that filming and broadcast are confirmed, additional compensation will be provided under separate agreements established in advance. Directors are committed to paying artists fairly for their learning, rehearsal, and performance time. Additional information: Possible Performances Between 2 and 4 live performances are guaranteed amongst the following possibilities: Friday, December 4 OR 11 — 1:00pm: school showing & 7:30pm: opening night Saturday, December 5 OR 12 — 2:00pm: matinée & 7:30pm: closing night Filming (Conditional) There is a possibility of filming during the day or evening on December 1, 2 and/or 3 OR December 8, 9, and/or 10. Filming and public broadcast will be confirmed by August. All artists must be comfortable with filming and public broadcast to audition and participate. Please, see the attachment. When applying, please submit your audition tape before July 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
10 roles
Lead. Species: Snowshoe Hare. Vocal: Tenor, A2-A4 (80s pop, strong mix required). Dance: Specific physicality (cane work, deliberate gait). Acting: Warm, energetic, deeply empathetic, represents denial in the stages of grief. Kind and protective. Walks with a cane and has a stutter.
Lead. Species: Red Fox. Vocal: Mezzo-Soprano, F3-A5 (R&B/jazz, strong belt required) Dance: Sensual, emotionally charged movement (tango influence). Acting: High emotional and psychological range, represents anger in the stages of grief Complex, alluring, and volatile.
Heavy Supporting. Species: Snowshoe Hare. Vocal: Soprano, B3-C6 (Classical, strong classical technique required). Dance: Expressive, minimal choreography. Acting: Maternal presence with emotional clarity, represents acceptance in the stages of grief. Nurturing and grounded. Carries key musical material within the story.
Heavy Supporting. Species: Loon. Vocal: Soprano, B3-C6 (Modern contemporary ballad, strong vocal agility required). Dance: Very strong contemporary/ballet required, featured dance soloist Acting: Poetic, abstract, expressive, represents depression in the stages of grief. An introspective presence embodying emotional depth and stillness.
Supporting. Vocal: Baritone/Contralto, F#2-D4 or F#3-D5, (Power ballad, strong versatility required). Dance: Minimal Acting: Commanding storyteller with warmth and clarity. Guides the story throughout.
Supporting. Species: Moose. Vocal: Baritenor, A2-F4 or A3-F5, (Pop punk, strong vocal grit required). Dance: Minimal Acting: Charismatic, erratic, intense, represents bargaining in the stages of grief. Driven by a deep obsession with justice. Energetic, unpredictable, and articulate.
Supporting. Species: Beaver. Vocal: Tenor/Soprano, C3-B4 or C4-B5 (Québec folk, strong comedic voice required). Dance: Rhythmic, comedic timing. Acting: Comic relief. Physical comedy; sharp repartee. Francophone required; approximately half of the role is performed in French.
Supporting. Species: Beaver. Vocal: Baritone/Mezzo Soprano, Bb2-E4 or Bb3-E5, (Québec folk, strong comedic voice required). Dance: Rhythmic, comedic timing. Acting: Comic relief. Deadpan, a little dense, warm, and steady. Francophone required; approximately half of the role is performed in French.
Supporting, 4–8 performers. Vocal: Not required. Dance: Strong technical dancers; advanced contemporary ability. Featured throughout the production and responsible for the most demanding choreography.
Species: Red Fox. Vocal: Non-singing role. Dance: Strong tango/contemporary partnering. Acting: Magnetic, intense.. A charismatic and dangerous presence. Featured in a dance-driven confrontation.
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