Theater Audition for "New Magic Valley fun Town" Show
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Searching for performers for "New Magic Valley fun Town" Show. Please, see the details below. About the show: “The fear is here. You can smell it. Every town like this. And it’s fear like this that runs the world now. Somebody has to stand up. Somebody has to tell the truth.” Allen pg.136 New Magic Valley Fun Town by Daniel MacIvor. In a much-anticipated reunion with his high school buddy, Allen, Dougie and his wife and daughter prepare for the visit. For Dougie, it’s a chance to share nostalgic stories and catch up on life with his old friend. For Allen, it’s a pilgrimage back to a place veiled in the shadows of a traumatic past. There is a kitchen party – a ceilidh – a Cape Breton tradition with food, liquor and dancing. As they take a wee break from the dancing, Allen offers to show video of when Dougie and he were boys. Cheryl and Sandy are excited and Dougie shifts – “What’s onit?” It is only when Allen reassures that it is early on, first time at New Magic Valley Fun Town, Dougie retreats until he says that’s enough. They learn about New Magic Valley Fun Town. In this brilliantly crafted play, MacIvor leads audiences through humour and heartbreak, with tenderness and unwavering honesty. It challenges each of us to face how wounds of the past inevitably shape the people we become. We invite you to join us for this story of riveting and unforgettable Canadian theatre. Additional information: Performance Times and Location January 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22, 2027 at 8 p.m. January 10, 17 and 23, 2027 at 2 p.m. Venue: Scarborough. Callback Date (if required) Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you are auditioning, please keep this date open until advised otherwise. Please be prepared to be available for the full two hours. Callbacks will consist of scenes from the show. Directors ask that you be available for the full time. Please prepare a short monologue – no more than 90 seconds. Something you know well. Be prepared to be re-directed. There will be sides from the play – these will be sent in advance of the initial audition. Once you have booked your audition, directors will be sending you, the significant sides, and forms to complete at home. If interested, please apply.
4 roles
Male identifying. Dougie is very excited to host his old boyhood friend, Allen who he hasn’t seen in 30 years. Other important notes about Dougie - He has Cancer – began with melanoma, then liver and lung concerns, kidney removed, treatments with medication including pain relief.
Allen has returned home after 30 years away to speak up and to ask Dougie for his voice as well. A black man that lived with the nickname of Charky for Charcoal throughout his early life in Sydney. Though Baptist, he got to know Sparky when his father did yard work at St. Margaret’s Church. Dougie and Allen became friends and shared adventures and being soldiers.
Cheryl is Dougie’s ex-wife. They have been separated for over 15 years and yet they have not divorced. She dyes her hair and it is likely too dark for her complexion. Other important notes about Cheryl: - high school graduate – no post-secondary, works as an admin for the city of Sydney, a practicing Catholic, attends Mass, she lives in the matrimonial home, she cares for Dougie – she worries about his care, progress and diagnosis.
Cheryl and Dougie’s daughter. Sandy is trying to understand what she needs to do to move forward, to finish her thesis, to sort out what she wants, what she wants to do. She has moved home for now and lives with her mom, Cheryl. At about 14 years old struck by depression and anxiety – this was the time when her parents were separating or on the road to it.
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