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Musical Audition for "Lear Inc." Play

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 320293Exp: 9/27/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking singers for production of "Lear Inc.". See the details below. Rate: Auditions are open to Non Equity and Equity actors. Equity members will be engaged under the D.O.T. Amateur contract. Additional information: Rehearsals for leads are part time and somewhat flexible until production week. Staging Rehearsals involving the Chorus are on Monday evenings at Edithvale Community Centre with additional Saturday daytime rehearsals beginning in January. Leads only rehearsals will be arranged around the lead's schedules. The evening rehearsals leading up to opening night - Monday March 1st to Thursday March 4th at the Papermill Theatre are mandatory. Lear Incorporated will Open Friday March 5 for 7 performances over two weekends: Mar 5, 6, 7 & 12, 13, 14. Audition Requirments: Music from the show will be provided to interested Actor/Singers. Singers could also prepare a piece from the Gilbert and Sullivan canon or a similar operetta or musical theatre piece appropriate to their voice type. An Accompanist will be provided (please submit a pdf of your sheet music in advance of the audition or bring a recording of your accompaniment). You will be asked to read a scene from the libretto at the audition. If you are not selected for a named role we invite you to join the chorus. When applying, please submit photos and resumes.

5 roles

Roles EdgarMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor/high baritone romantic lead, character.

EdmundMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor/high baritone villainous lead, character.

GonerilFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Soprano Lear's oldest scheming daughter.

ReganFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo Soprano Lear's middle scheming daughter.

CordeliaFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Soprano Lear's youngest daughter.