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Seeking Performer for "Woking Phoenix" Play

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 318307Exp: 8/23/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Audition for 2027 National tour of "Woking Phoenix" for the role of Ma. More details are below. About the project: Storyline: An epic exploration of two decades of a family’s survival. Woking Phoenix tells the story of three siblings, their mother, and their restaurant as they seek to find belonging within small-town Ontario. An intergenerational Chinese love story about creating community and the food that reminds us of home. Rate: Union Contract: CAEA (CTA). Additional information: Location: In person in Toronto (location will be given in the confirmation email) Important Dates: Looking for actors who are ideally able to commit to the full tour (or a minimum of two stops if there are scheduling conflicts). February 16 - March 5, 2027: Rehearsal in Toronto, ON. March 6, 2027: Travel day to Richmond, BC March 8 - March 11, 2027: Technical Rehearsals in Richmond, BC. March 11 - March 20, 2027: 12 Performances at Gateway Theatre in Richmond, BC March 21, 2027: Fly back home. May 10 - May 16, 2027: Refresher Rehearsals in Toronto, ON. May 18, 2027: Travel day May 19-21 2027: Technical Rehearsals in Ontario. May 21 - June 5, 2027: 18 performances June 6, 2027: Travel Day home. September 7 - September 12, 2027: Refresher rehearsals in Toronto, ON. September 14, 2027: Travel day. September 15 - 16, 2027: Technical rehearsal. September 17 - October 9, 2027. October 10, 2027: Travel Day Home. When applying, please submit a head shot and CV with the subject “WOKING PHOENIX TOUR AUDITION” as the title by August 23 2027.

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MaBoth genders35-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Fluent Mandarin speaker who ages 20 years during the show. The beating heart of the Woking Phoenix, a small town Chinese restaurant in Northern Ontario. A feisty dreamer, who wants the best for her three children after she moves to Canada to build a new life for her family. Quick witted and giver of tough love, but has a well of unspoken and undying affection for her children.

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