United States

Auditions for "The Haunting of Hill House". Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below.

About the project: 
Plot Description: Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent except for the daily visits of its grumbling caretaker, Mrs. Dudley. Its isolation is broken by the arrival of Dr. Montague, an investigator of supernatural phenomena who has been granted a short lease by the present owner. His mission is to delve into the morbid history of the house and to come to grips with the occult forces that have made it uninhabitable for many years. He is joined by three others, all unacquainted, but all having their particular reasons for accepting Dr. Montague’s invitation to share his Hill House sojourn. Their visit begins with jovial informality, but their sensibilities are soon jolted by strange and eerie occurrences. As they struggle to disguise their mounting fears they are joined by Dr. Montague’s wife and a friend, who have come to Hill House for purposes of their own. They, too are absorbed by the supernatural, but their approach is via direct communication with the departed spirits—a type of psychic research which is regarded fearfully by Dr. Montague and which, as subsequent events bear out, brings on a crisis in which the evil forces of Hill House are goaded to a new and, for one of those present, fatal fury.

Additional info: 
Auditions:
• Please arrive promptly at your start time. 
• Please bring your calendar with you to note schedule conflicts! 
• No need to bring prepared material; readings from the script will be used. 
Rehearsal:
• Expect 2-3 weeknight rehearsals and 1 weekend rehearsal per week. 
• Not all cast members will be required to be at every rehearsal -directors value your volunteer time!
Performance Dates: Oct. 6th - 8th & 13th - 15th
Fri & Sat @ 7:00pm & Sun Matinee @ 2:00pm.

Theater

A disgraced academic. This endeavor is his play for validity and the respect of his peers. The script calls for facial hair. Male presenting, stage age 50+.

African-American

Latino / Hispanic

White / Caucasian

Other

Asian

Middle Eastern

Native American

Pacific Islander

Indian/South Asian

Both genders

Doctor Montague

A young woman who finds herself newly independent. Her past may be darker than she wants to admit to herself or her new friends. Female presenting.

Eleanor Vance

Theodora is smart, clever and composed, the coolest one in the room. Doctor Montague has invited her due to her achieving some amount of celebrity surrounding her psychic abilities. Female presenting.

Theodora

He is the heir to Hill House, and has accompanied the group at the insistence of his aunt. He’s charismatic and likable, but may have his own secrets and motives. Male presenting.

Luke Sanderson

The stoic and stalwart house keeper. She has worked at Hill House for many years, keeping order even in an empty house. This role seems simple, but it has a lot of room for comedy. Female presenting.

Mrs. Dudley

Dr. Montague’s darling wife. She is a fine woman, really. Their relationship seems a little … complicated? Female presenting, stage age could be younger, could be age appropriate with Doctor Montague.

Mrs. Montague

Mrs. Montague’s friend who drives her out to Hill House and stays to aid the investigation. He’s here because … No one is quite sure why he’s here. Male presenting.

Arthur Parker

Actors Sought For Production Of "The Haunting of Hill House"

Casting men/women for play "The Foreigner". Please see the breakdown below.

About the project: 
"The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by “Froggy” LeSueur, a British demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a nearby army base. This time “Froggy” has brought along a friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. So “Froggy,” before departing, tells all assembled that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone the fun really begins, as Charlie overhears more than he should—the evil plans of a sinister, two-faced minister and his redneck associate; the fact that the minister’s pretty fiancée is pregnant; and many other damaging revelations made with the thought that Charlie doesn’t understand a word being said. That he does fuels the nonstop hilarity of the play and sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry for the “bad guys,” and the “good guys” emerge triumphant."

Additional info: 
Note: The age listed is the character’s STAGE AGE. (i.e., the actor need not be that age, just be able to pass in that range while on stage). Gender listed is gender that the character identifies as.
NOTES ABOUT AUDITIONS
Please arrive promptly at your start time. 
Please bring your calendar with you to note schedule conflicts! 
No need to bring prepared material; readings from the script will be used. 
NOTES ABOUT REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 
Expect 2-3 weeknight rehearsals and 1 weekend rehearsal per week. 
Not all cast members will be required to be at every rehearsal - directors value your volunteer time.
Performance Dates: December 1st - 3rd & 8th - 10th
Friday & Saturday @ 7:00pm & Sunday Matinee @ 2:00pm

40+, Gregarious, take-charge type, makes friends easily, devoted to Charlie.

Male

Froggy LeSueur

40+, Painfully shy, believes he has no personality at all, but is actually witty and surprisingly brave. Opportunity for broad comic  performing, must be willing to speak with an accent.

Charlie Baker

50+, Naive, nurturing, sometimes sarcastic. Elderly widow, worked hard all her life.

Female

Betty Meeks

Spoiled southern belle heiress, grows wise and introspective in the course of the play.  Pregnant and engaged to Rev. David.

Catherine Simms

Catherine’s brother, has always been treated as lacking in intelligence.  Kind and gentle, his friendship with Charlie shows him and others his true worth and abilities. Great comic opportunities.

Ellard Simms

Presents as a charming “regular fellow” but conceals a corrupt and cruel character.  Engaged to Catherine.

Rev. David Marshall Lee

30+, Menacing, racist KKK member. At his entrance, the play describes him as having “a smile we can almost smell.” A fun villainous part.

Owen Musser

Casting Call for "The Foreigner" Stage Play

Canada

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED.
Looking for new experienced cast members of all ages. See the details below.

Additional information:
The current shows are based on short scripts and require no improv. 

If you're interested, please apply.

Performers

Performers Required for Upcoming Shows

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Seeking performer for "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" play.
Please, see the details below.

Rate:
Artists in the cast will be engaged under an agreement and paid a fee for involvement in the production, payable upon completion of performances.
NOTE: At this time, the company will not be engaging CAEA artists for this production.

Additional information:
Rehearsals will be held in the Hintonburg neighbourhood of Ottawa, Mondays and Wednesdays (6pm-10pm) from September 11 to December 18, 2023. Additional rehearsals will be Fridays (6-10pm) on September 15, December 1, and December 8, 2023.
Dress rehearsals will be Wednesday, December 13 (1:00-10:00pm), and Tuesday, December 19 (1:00-5:00pm). 
Performances will be December 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23 at 7:00pm, 16, 17, & 23 at 2:00pm, and 15 & 21 at 12:00pm for school presentations. 
NOTE: Several weekday afternoons in December will be required as outlined above. Artists auditioning should come with full knowledge of their schedule and the ability to commit to the full production schedule.
Auditions are conducted in a group format. Artists auditioning should be prepared to participate in physical, ensemble, and vocal exercises, choral singing, as well as scene exploration. 

When applying, please submit performance C.V. or relevant theatre experience, and recent head shot photo (if applicable). Only those selected for an audition will be contacted.

LUCY

PETER

EDMUND

SUSAN

ASLAN (strong singer)

THE WHITE WITCH

MR. TUMNUS

FENRIS ULF

THE DWARF

MR. BEAVER

MRS. BEAVER

FATHER CHRISTMAS

AN ELF

A CENTAUR

A UNICORN

Various other NARNIANS

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" Play Seeks Talent

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Casting for upcoming project "The Big La Pêche Puppet".
Please, see the details below.

Additional information:
The auditions will follow a group format which will incorporate movement/puppetry (to be taught at the audition). During parts of the audition, participants will be interacting with one another. 
Rehearsals will be from August 20th - September 15th (2 rehearsals/week).
Performance dates will be Saturday, September 16th & Saturday, September 23rd (rain date on Friday, September 29).
Self-tape or zoom auditions will be available upon request.

If you are interested, please apply.

Will be responsible for narrating throughout the story, must have strong story telling abilities. 
Will be greeting people, showing them into the space, and will be part of the story. 
Some memorization will be required, but there will also be parts that can be read.

Narrator

The character is 40-ish, father to Sylvie. Memorization necessary.

Talent Needed for "The Big La Pêche Puppet" Project

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The production of “You Have New Relatives” si currently in need of performers.
Please, see the details below.

About the project:
Lisa has been very frustrated by the long search for her birth-family, particularly her birth-mother, with many setbacks and some heartbreak. Her long-time friend, Nikki, seems to offer support and affection but also appears to be undermining Lisa’s efforts. The reasons for Nikki’s behaviour play out in a series of conversations between the two. Interspersed with their scenes three possible birth mothers and one father tell their stories, one by one, and Lisa’s adoptive mother, Vivienne puts in her two cents worth.

Additional information:
Rehearsals would start in late August or early September.
The majority of the auditions will consist of a cold reading of the play. 
Please fill out the audition form and bring it with you (see the attachment).

When applying, please let the director know if you plan to come to one of the auditions and which one that is (June 14 at 7pm and Saturday, June 17 at 3pm).

Freelance film editor with curly hair, pulled in a ponytail and dark-framed glasses, bright clothes and chunky jewellery, dramatic movements.

LISA

A tall social worker and LISA’s friend since grade school, wearing T-shirt, blazer, jeans and white sneakers.

NIKKI

MOTHER 1: sixtyish, curly hair,
MOTHER 2: late fifties – businesswoman,
MOTHER 3: late fifties, wearing an artful scarf 
(note, these will all be played by one actor)
If you are auditioning for “the Mothers”, you may present one or all three monologues, either memorized or as a prepared reading (see the attachment).

MOTHER 1/MOTHER 2/MOTHER 3

FATHER

Tall, elegant, silver hair, holding a small doll.

VIVIENNE

Acting Audition for “You Have New Relatives” Play

Looking for performers to play roles in "The Book of Will" play.
Please, see the details below.

About the project:
Synopsis:  First produced in 2018, The Book of Will tells the story of the compilation of most of Shakespeare’s plays in a single volume, The First Folio. This was an inspired project undertaken by Shakespeare’s friends in the years following the playwright’s death in 1616. An historical comedy, the play portrays the families of John Hemings and Henry Condell, the two actors who led the work, and their relationships with the renowned actor Richard Burbage, Shakespeare’s rival Ben Jonson, and the publishers William and Isaac Jaggard. The play opens a window on a remarkable historical chapter when Shakespeare’s work was saved for future generations.

Additional information:
Production Dates: September 20 – October 7, 2023 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday – Saturday) and matinees on September 24 & October 1 at 2:30 pm (Sunday).
All actors must be available for all performances.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out your audition card – onstage readings will commence at 1:00pm sharp.
Audition Location: Ottawa.
Please, see attached the sides.

If you are interested, please apply.

Feisty, hopeful, friend and actor in the King’s Men.

HENRY CONDELL

Reasonable friend and financial manager of the King’s Men; owner of the Globe Tap House; a good man, a gentleman, if serious.

JOHN HEMINGES

Seasoned lion of the stage, famous across England, loud and proud.

RICHARD BURBAGE

John’s daughter and alewife, knows everyone and hangs with the boys.

ALICE HEMINGES

BOY HAMLET

BARMAN

BARMAN 2

Poet laureate of England, friend/rival of Shakespeare. Amazing drunk. A bear of a man. Surprisingly weepy.

BEN JONSON

ELIZABETH CONDELL

John’s wife, a good wife. Strong, busy with their grocery business, a woman who has weathered much but loves her husband and sons and God.

REBECCA HEMINGES

“Stage manager” for the King’s Men, self-serious and particular.

ED KNIGHT

Humble scrivener of the King’s Men. Quick, sure, quiet.

RALPH CRANE

Successful if shady publisher of books, plays, and playbills. He is confident in his ability to get what he wants. Very experienced, very connected, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. An ass.

WILLIAM JAGGARD

William’s son, will inherit the business. Sensitive, an artist at heart.

ISAAC JAGGARD

Printer’s apprentice at the Jaggard print shop, nosy but honest.

MARCUS

COMPOSITOR

Fiery Italian feminist and poet, independent woman, lover of life (and of Shakespeare).

EMILIA BASSANO LANIER

Shakespeare’s now ailing wife. Strong-willed, a classy lady, a survivor.

ANNE HATHAWAY SHAKESPEARE

SUSANNAH SHAKESPEARE

CRIER

BERNARDO

FRANCISCO

SIR EDWARD DERING

HORATIO

FRUIT SELLER

MARCELLUS

Performers Wanted for "The Book of Will" Play

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Looking for up to 24 actors to take part in the Annual Theatre 10-Minute Play Festival.
See the details below.

Additional information:
Actors can audition for up to a maximum of three (3) plays.
Performance dates: (call times for all cast and crew are 1.5 hrs before curtain time):
Friday, July 28th starting at 7:30 pm;
Saturday, July 29th matinee starting at 2:30 pm;
Saturday, July 29th starting at 7:30 pm.
Rehearsal dates:
(all plays will have individual and group rehearsals – see below):
Individual rehearsals (play-specific)
Between July 3rd and July 22nd, there will be a total of six (6) two-hour rehearsals.
Group rehearsals (all plays – tech and dress)
Sunday, July 23rd.
Monday, July 24th.
Tuesday, July 25th.
Wednesday, July 26th.

To book your audition and obtain a copy of the script(s), please include “10MPF – Auditions” in the subject line of your email. Indicate which play(s) you are interested in and which audition time slot(s) you would prefer for each play you are considering.

David

Stephanie

Annette

Jaosn

Taylor

Jamie (mom)

Grandmother

Alice

Archie

Irene

Sabrina

Charles

Mother

Fliss

Maureen

Agnes

Anna

Nurse

Actors Wanted for 10-Minute Play Festival

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED.
In need of performers to portrait roles in "Enter Laughing" play.
Please, see the details below.

About the play:
Loosely based on the life of Carl Reiner, the story takes place in 1938 and focuses on a stage-struck, woman-loving young Jewish boy from New York named David Kolowitz. David works as a delivery
boy in a sewing machine factory. His boss, Mr. Foreman wants to train him to take over the business. Meanwhile, David’s domineering parents want him to become a druggist. But David has other ideas; even though he has no experience, he dreams of being an actor. At his friend Marvin’s suggestion,
David tries out for a part in a play, and somehow manages to get cast. Although discouraged by his parents and boss, he leaves their dreams and his devoted girlfriend Wanda behind and is soon performing as the leading man in a third-rate theatrical company while being seduced by the resident
less-than leading lady, the daughter of the hammy artistic director. In his first performance, everything that can go wrong, does so in hilarious ways.

Additional information:
Production Dates: June 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2023.
Rehearsal Days: Sunday, Monday & Wednesdays, Time: 7-9 pm.

When applying, please use: “Enter Laughing” in the subject line.

David’s boss, Jewish hard working down to earth man, Father figure

Mr. Foreman

Awkward young New York Jewish man who thinks he’s a lady’s man but fumbles when in the company of them. Eager to please. A dreamer.

David Kolowitz

David’s best friend and sidekick, he lives through David.

Marvin

A “bombshell” beauty secretary, who David wants to date, but she is out of his league. She is sweet.

Miss B

Pike is Marlowe’s right-hand person in the theatre, stagehand, script reader and general goffer.

Pike

Awkward young man who has no talent – very green actor.

Don Baxter

Don Darwin

Loves the sound of his own voice, in his mind he is producing Broadway hits, in reality he is off-off-off-off Broadway. He is flamboyant and likes to have a few drinks from a Mickey (always in his jacket pocket)

Marlowe

Marlowe’s daughter, she claims to be the leading lady with all the answers, but she is a no talent actress in a two-bit theatre going nowhere. More worldly and street wiser than David.

Angela

David’s Mother, overbearing and a “typical” 1930’s Jewish New York
Mother – she loves her David, with all the Motherly guilt you could give a child.

David’s Father, quiet, well spoken, gentle – opposite of his wife.

Father

David’s girlfriend, wholesome, sweet and totally in love with David.

Wanda

This role will be played by one of the ‘Don’ actors.

Waiter

Handsome date of Angela’s who oozes confidence.

Roger

This role will be played by one of the ‘Don’ actors.
Double role/will be played by either Don character.

Lawyer

Jobs in Acting for "Enter Laughing" Play

ONLY LOCLA TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Searching for performers to portrait roles in "Clue" play. See the details below.

Additional information:
Directors will be holding the audition in a “cattle call” style with multiple read throughs with various combinations of people in the roles. 
The cast includes 11-12 members.
Rehearsals will begin in July (location and days to be confirmed).
There will be 7 performances be at Carleton Place Town Hall Oct. 27, 28, 29, Nov. 2, 3, 4, 5.

If you're interested, please apply.

A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.

Wadsworth

A sexy, French Maid, with her own secret aspirations. (Also plays THE REPORTER in the final scene).

Yvette

A dry, sardonic D.C. Madam who is more interested in secrets than sex.

Miss Scarlet

The church-going wife of a Senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.

Mrs. Peacock

A pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.

Mrs. White

A puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man.

Colonel Mustard

An academic Casanova who woos women with his big … brain.

Professor Plum

A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He’s a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.

Mr. Green

THE COOK

ENSEMBLE WOMAN.
A benign gentleman who rings the wrong doorbell.

THE MOTORIST

ENSEMBLE WOMAN.
The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.

Theater Auditions in Montreal