Singing Opportunities for "Wake Up" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. 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: Paid Rehearsals: dates TBD. ACTRA AIP Production, daily rate + residuals Canadian Actors’ Equity Association DOT engagement for live performance Both ACTRA union full members, apprentices, and non-union performers are welcome to apply. Additional information: Live Performance: December 5, 2026. Filming Dates: December 2–3, 2026. Please, see the attachment. When applying, please submit your self-tape by August 30, 2026.
9 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.
Heavy 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: Human. 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: 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.
(Featured) 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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