Come down to The Blues Can on February 14, 2012 and help support Theatre Encounter for its next season on a sexy and fun night out!
Address: 1429 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
Doors open @6 – Show starts @8:30
Tix: $15 advance/ $17 at the door
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Call for Submissions (Calgary): Raucous Caucus – Emerging Artists Assembly
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Raucous Caucus – Emerging Artists Assembly
February 17-19, 2012
Registration is now open for Alberta Theatre Projects 2012 Raucous Caucus – Emerging Artists Assembly!
Are you an early career artist who wants to join the conversation? Go backstage at the Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays for a jam-packed weekend of performances, networking events, panels, guest artists and hands-on sessions. Meet collaborators, share resources and trade strategies for creation in a national dialogue about the future of making theatre in Canada.
For only $75, your package includes tickets to all four Enbridge playRites Festival shows, as well as special programming.
The 2012 Enbridge playRites Festival features world premieres from Karen Hines, Michael P. Northey and Kyprios, Downstage Creation Ensemble, and Carole Fréchette in a translation by John Murrell.
Register now by clicking here.
For tickets and information visit ATPlive.com or call 403-294-7402.
Audition (Edmonton): Invincible Emu Productions @ 2012 Edmonton Fringe
Timmy and the Land of the Lost Socks
Written by Mandi Maxwell
Story by Adam Hurtig, Jeremy Walmsley and Mandi Maxwell
2012 Edmonton Fringe Festival
Non-union
Audition dates:
Saturday, February 4, 2012
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Stanley A Milner Library, 6th floor, room number TBA
Timmy and the Land of the Lost Socks is an all-ages puppet show, mainly intended for children. The story is about Timmy, a sock who magically ends up in the Land of the Lost Socks; the place all missing socks go to learn an important life lesson.
Invincible Emu Productions is looking for 2 MALE ACTORS;
One actor to play Chip, Stinky, Biff, and Jessica
Another actor to play Father Sock, Lint Monster, Klop and Suaveh
**Please note that experience with puppetry is not necessary.**
WHAT TO PREPARE:
– Use the downloadable voices clips found at invincibleemu.com/auditions when preparing each character’s voice. Have 2 voices prepared for all the characters; the first you do not need to match, but don’t stray too too far from the original when making your choices. Second, match the voices the best you can. You will be asked to read the lines for each character, all which are located under “CHARACTERS/LINES” on our auditions webpage.
– Be prepared to use the puppets, which are simply just socks, when doing the voices. Keep in mind to not just have them say the lines; make them come to life!
– Please bring a headshot/resume.
Auditions will be audio recorded.
Memorization is not necessary.
Additional cold-reads may be asked of you at the audition as well.
**Please visit invincibleemu.com/auditions for the full audition notice**
**Email invincibleemuproductions@gmail.com to book an audition.**
Audition (Edmonton): Kiss Me Kate – ELOPE Musical Theatre
Update: Auditions for Kiss Me Kate held over! Last chance to audition on Tuesday January 31st.
ELOPE is pleased to announce AUDITIONS for their June 2012 production of:
Kiss Me Kate
Directed by: Shelley Tookey
Musical Direction by: Michael Clark
Casting Requirements:
Nine (9) Males – between the ages of 18 and 65
Three (3) Females – aged 20 – 55
(Ages are approximate so please come and audition even if you do not fit the age profile)
Dancers – males and females – all ages (adult)
Chorus – males and females – all ages (adult)
Performance Dates:
June 8 – 10, 14 – 16, 2012
Faculte St. Jean, Edmonton
AUDITION LOCATION and DATES
3rd Space
11516 – 103 Street, Edmonton
Tuesday, January 17 – 7:00 PM
Friday, January 20 – 7:00 PM
Interested parties are asked to bring a monologue (either practised or memorized) and are asked to wear comfortable clothes as there will be some movement involved in the audition.
Some cold reading from the script may also take place.
Musical Director Michael Clark asks that you come prepared with a song that demonstrates style and ability appropriate for the role they are auditioning for. The song may be from Kiss Me Kate. The people auditioning must also be able to demonstrate musical ability upon request (eg. vocal range, style, etc.)
A piano accompanist will be in attendance at the auditions.
No previous acting experience is necessary.
To book an audition, please email Trish van Doornum at kissmekate2012@hotmail.com.
For more information, contact the President, Norm Usiskin at 780-271-0060 or by email at normu@shaw.ca.
Audition (Calgary): Heritage Park Summer Theatre Program
Auditions for Heritage Park’s Summer Street Theatre Program
Make a little history of your own at Heritage Park!
Heritage Park is looking for character interpreters for their spring/summer street theatre program. Become part of the team of actors presenting scripted and historically based vignettes through a variety of theatrical forms in which specific, identifiable characters are portrayed in pre-1914 Western Canada. Many of the vignettes are performed outside. Improvised interaction between vignettes is required. This summer’s vignettes feature the creation of the Calgary Public Library, a crime story, a wedding and a sports day. There is also a western musical in the Opera House featuring the creation of The Calgary Stampede.
Successful candidates will have post-secondary drama training and some previous acting experience. Equivalences will be considered. Requirements include proven performance skills in acting, excellent verbal communication and public relations skills, and the ability to imaginatively develop and physically project a character. Familiarity with historical interpretation is considered an asset.
Rehearsals begin Monday April 23rd, 2012. Rehearsals run Monday to Friday (9:30am to 5:00pm) until the park opens on May 19th. Actors are then assigned two consistent weekdays off during the summer. Actors must be available to work five (5) days per week including weekends from May 19th through to the end of the contract which is Monday September 3rd, 2012.
Auditions will be held on Sunday March 25th and Monday March 26th at Heritage Park (in Calgary). If interested please send a resume and headshot to: hr@heritagepark.ab.ca or
Heritage Park Historical Village,
1900 Heritage Drive SW
Calgary AB T2V 2X3
Fax: 403 268-8554.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview / audition.
For more information about Heritage Park, visit www.heritagepark.ca
Job (Edmonton): Stage Manager and Designers – Capitol Theatre 2012 Season
Thanks for your interest: these positions have now been filled.
Follow Classifieds for new job postings as they become available!
Follow Classifieds for new job postings as they become available!
The Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park is looking for designers and a stage manager for its 2012 season. After a very successful first season we are very excited to begin again in March. We are focused on using new and local talent in as many productions as possible.
We are seeking a stage manager for a production during February 25-March 25.
We are seeking one or more designers for two productions in 2012.
Pay for stage managers – weekly
Pay for designers – one time fee
(Non-equity preferred)
Please email Resumes to amandabergen.AD@gmail.com by January 27th
Designer submissions are welcome: please include a portfolio link or we can arrange for an interview.
Audition (Edmonton): Capitol Theatre 2012 Season
The Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park is accepting actor submissions for its 2012 season. After a very successful first season we are very excited to begin again in March. We are focused on using new and local talent in as many productions as possible.
The Curse of Pigeon Lake - Capitol Theatre 2011
We are looking for the following during February 25 – March 25:
2M – to play age 30-45
2F – to play age 25-35
We are looking for the following during July 2 – July 29:
3M – to play age 20-50
2F – to play age 20-35
Actors are paid a weekly fee. (Non-equity preferred.)
Material to Prepare:
Please prepare One Contemporary Comedic & One Dramatic Monologue
You may be asked to read sides from the show.
To contact or book an audition:
Please email Headshots and Resumes to amandabergen.AD@gmail.com by January 27.
Auditions will be held at Fort Edmonton Park during the week of January 30 – February 3. If you are unable to attend during this time an alternate time may be arranged.
Call for Submissions (Alberta): Theatre Alberta seeking Artstrek 2012 Supervisors
Apply To Be a 2012 Supervisor!
Theatre Alberta is looking for individuals with previous Artstrek experience, excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership ability. Applicants must have attended Artstrek as a student, have been away from the program for at least one year and be between 19 and 25 years of age.
To apply, send Theatre Alberta: a cover letter outlining your reasons for wanting to be a supervisor and your qualifications for the position; your theatre and employment resume, and your photograph.
Send your application to:
theatreab@theatrealberta.com
Application deadline:
All applications must be received by March 2, 2012
Workshop (Calgary): Learn the Artist’s Way with Caroline Russell-King
The Artist’s Way is a course in discovering and recovering your creative self. It will take you to the next level as a writer. Working through the book and exercises with the group will help spur you on, motivate you and give you the support you need for success. This class is perfect for any kind or artist or writer including playwrights.
When: 8 weeks starting Monday, January 23rd. 7-9 p.m.
Where: Community Arts Building (2633 Hochwald Ave SW, Calgary) Ph. (403) 269-8564
Fee: $199 per writer (Writers will also need a copy of the book)
To register, please email Michelle Kneale at dramaturg@albertaplaywrights.com.
Caroline has taught the Artist’s Way both privately and publically through The Alexandra Writers Centre for many years. As a professional playwright she is currently the Southern Alberta Representative for The Playwrights Guild of Canada (and past vice president of Canada). Her plays have been produced all across Canada and has been published nine times. Caroline is also a member of the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas. You can read more at www.carolinerussellking.com
Event (Calgary): Reading – The Basement Boys by Steven Owad
January 21 – 3:00pm – Lunchbox Theatre
Calgary Reading Series- The Basement Boys by Steven Owad
Three young men who live in their parent’s basements struggle in making the jump to adulthood. Video games, drugs and macho camraderie stand in for meaningful human relationships (even with one another). How can they grasp maturity when they’ve spent years without challenging themselves or seeking out real life?
For more information contact:
Michelle Kneale
Resident Dramaturg
dramaturg@albertaplaywrights.com
Alberta Playwrights’ Network
About Steven Owad:
When he’s not writing novels, Steven works in many other genres. His plays include Patricide and Heartland, and his feature-length dramatic screenplays include Sons of the Fathers.
Steven’s short fiction and poetry can be found in literary magazines in the United States and Canada and on the web. In his former life as a journalist, Steven published hundreds of feature stories and arts reviews.
Steven has lived in Thailand and Poland. He now resides in Calgary, Canada, with his wife, Aleksandra, and his daughter, Sara.