AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALGARY (AND AREA)

UPSTART is starting up again in Calgary! AUDITIONS Tuesday, Sept. 7th – Location TBA.

Upstart is an Alberta based film and television talent development program presented by AMPIA, and Jonathan Joffe Pictures, and coordinated by Calgary Actor Karen Ryan. The program brings together local actors, writers, and directors to perform simple scene studies for the camera which are shot and edited for the review of everyone involved. Calgary Upstart FAQ’s.

Now in it’s 10th term in Calgary, over 144 Upstart participants have performed in over 100 scenes which have been shot and edited for the review of everyone involved.

Cost of the program is $190, reduced to $140 for members of ACTRA, AMPIA, or WIFTA. The program will run for 8 weeks. Auditions for new participants will be held on Tuesday, September 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Location TBA) to ensure each group has a healthy mix of participants of various levels of experience. In the following 8 sessions, the group will shoot 16 scene studies, rotating the participants through a variety of actor/director/writer combinations. Actors are encouraged to audition with a prepared 2 person scene (reader provided at the audition), while writers and directors are encouraged to bring samples of their work.

Participation is open to any Alberta based writers, actors, and directors who have some basic experience in their field. So don’t let your skills get rusty waiting for the phone to ring, get involved with Upstart and give your talent the regular workout you deserve.

Registration forms will be available upon acceptance into Upstart.

To schedule an audition time, email Upstart Coordinator Karen Ryan at: calgaryupstart@gmail.com

burnt thicket theatre is seeking 5 actors for its world premiere production of She Has A Name by Andrew Kooman directed by Stephen Waldschmidt.

Performance dates: Calgary - Feb 22-March 5, 2011. Red Deer - March 9-12, 2011.

Audition dates: Sept 13, 14th in Calgary location TBA (additional dates may be added)

About the play:
Jason, a young lawyer fights to build a legal case against a human trafficking ring in Thailand. His investigation centres on Number 18, a young prostitute working in a Bangkok brothel whose testimony could make or break the case. Thrust into circumstances beyond his control, Jason is haunted by Voices that usher 18 to her fate. Can he win the trust of 18 and convince her to risk her life to testify for the sake of justice?

Roles: (4 Female, 1 Male)
Number 18 (20-25): young Cambodian prostitute working in Bangkok

Marta (30-50): overseer of investigation

Mamma (30-50): Thai woman who oversees the brothel

Jason (25 – 35): a young lawyer undertaking the investigation

Ali (25-35): Jason’s wife

*All Female Roles also play members of the chorus of Voices

Rehearsals will be held in Calgary and Strathmore in January and Febuary 2011.

Payment:
Pending funding, roles will be a combination of paid (non-equity) contracts and honorariums.

Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an audition which will consist of a prepared dramatic monologue, short unaccompanied prepared song and cold-reads.

This production is a partnership between burnt thicket theatre and raise their voice. burnt thicket theatre aims to enliven audiences through original performance. raise their voice seeks to creatively and effectively address justice issues through story.

Please send your headshot and resume to James Popoff at james@burntthicket.com, with subject heading “Auditions.” For more information visit www.burntthicket.com or email James.

** OPEN AUDITIONS **

The University of Calgary Operetta Company is proud to present TITANIC: The Musical

Story and Book by Peter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston

Directed by Colleen Whidden and Byron Redd
Orchestra Directed by Wendy Freeman

This audition is open-call to all students and all community members.

A SEPARATE PACKAGE WILL BE SENT FOR ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS.

AUDITIONS FOR ALL PERFORMERS (actors/singers/dancers)

Friday, September 17th ~ 12:00 - 22:00
Saturday, September 18th ~ 09:00 - 20:00
University of Calgary, Craigie Hall ~ Room F202 (Music Department)

BOOKING YOUR AUDITION

Visit: http://ucalgary.ca/operetta/titanic-auditions to book your time and DOWNLOAD the required audition material packet.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

All performers (lead and chorus) need to prepare all the music & script excerpts listed and attached to the audition sign-up page. (Download the package in PDF format.)

Titanic: The Musical has a lot of varied vocal and acting roles; we will be looking not only for singing, but acting skills, characterization, and ease of movement when you audition on these pieces.

A piano accompanist will be available to play for all vocal auditions.

Visit www.ucalgary.ca/operetta/titanic-plot for a show synopsis.

DANCE AUDITION

If you wish to be considered for any dance sections of the show, please sign up for a dance audition as well. Dance auditions will be in a group format and will be separate from the acting/singing audition. You will be asked to learn an original dance during the audition with an instructor so please wear character shoes (with heel) or appropriate dance footwear. Please ensure hair is tied back from your face.

PRODUCTION DATES

January 13-22, 2010

Evening shows ~ Wed-Sat ~ 7pm Potential for Saturday matinees ~ 1pm

Venue: University Theatre on the UCalgary campus

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Rehearsals will begin Sep 21st in the Doolittle Studio (next to room F202) and run until mid-December.

Leads: Tuesday (18:00-21:00) and Friday (18:00-21:00)

Chorus: Friday (18:00-21:00)

There will be a couple weekend rehearsals. After a Christmas break, rehearsals will resume during block week in January (around January 4th). A rehearsal schedule for the entire production will be emailed to you after the cast list is posted.

COURSE CREDIT ~ this show may be taken for university course credit, please visit our site for info: http://www.ucalgary.ca/operetta/coursecredit/ or email Colleen Whidden at operetta@ucalgary.ca.

PLEASE NOTE: Being cast in TITANIC: The Musical will not preclude you from being cast in Chicago (excerpts) so please audition for both (www.ucalgary.ca/operetta/chicago).

EQUITY NOTICE

Equity members, please note that as UCalgary Operetta produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis, we do not pay actors under any circumstances.

TITANIC: The Musical is presented by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Musical Library Inc.

Questions, reply to operetta@ucalgary.ca

Visit: http://ucalgary.ca/operetta/titanic-auditions to book your time and DOWNLOAD the required audition material packet.

Storybook Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for:

ONCE UPON A LILYPAD

Book by Mary Donnelly, Music by George L.O. Strid

Directed by Jeff Kubik

This is part of our Cookie Cabaret series, which presents engaging, magical stories, for young children, aged 3 - 6 years old. It's a lot of fun to perform these 45 - 60 minutes productions, in front of such a lively and engaged audience! If you think you might enjoy working with theatre for young audiences, come on out!

Audition dates are:

Sunday, August 29th (1 - 5 pm)
Monday, August 30th (7 - 10 pm)

at the Community Arts Centre

Auditions may be book through our office at 403.216.0808 or by sending an email to:
audition@storybooktheatre.org

Further details including available roles, rehearsal schedule, performance dates and audition requirements can be found at: http://www.storybooktheatre.org/node/224

Verb Theatre is seeking two actors for its upcoming production of John and Beatrice by Carole Frechette.

Beatrice (age 25-35): well-to-do, narcoleptic heiress

John (age 30-40): Bounty hunter

Successful applicants will be contacted for an audition, which will consist of cold-reads. If the director is unfamiliar with your work, you may be asked to prepare a monologue.

Note: both roles are paid positions, though not on an Equity contract. Please contact the director for more information.

John and Beatrice
By Carole Frechette

An imaginative and subversive comedy from the writer of Helen’s Necklace, Governor General Award winner Carole Frechette.
Directed by Jamie Dunsdon

October 19 – 30, 2010

Motel in the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts

Beatrice has locked herself in a small room on the 33rd floor of an high-rise tower, waiting for the man who will answer her challenge: Well to do heiress seeks “a man who will interest, move, and seduce her.” Bounty Hunter John will do anything for a reward, so the games begin but what reward does Beatrice really offer? A hilarious and twisted comedy about the hazards of romantic delusion.

Deadline for submissions: September 6, 2010

Canti Forte Singers is a new choir conducted by Burton Harker of Strathmore, AB. Canti Forte Singers is looking for 12 motivated singers who can learn music on their own. There will be 6 male voices and 6 female voices selected from across Southern Alberta to sing in this choir. Choristers will receive an honorarium for participation in concerts.

This Christmas (2010), we will be performing John Rutter’s “Three Musical fables” including: Brother Heinrich’s Christmas, The Reluctant Dragon, and The Wind in the Willows. These are fun, narrated choral pieces with many opportunities for solos.

There will be a minimum of 4 rehearsals which all choristers will need to attend. Rehearsals will take place in both the Calgary and Lethbridge areas, locations TBA.

Performances will be planned for the end of November and beginning of December with a total of 4 performances in the Calgary and Lethbridge areas. A small, upfront, membership fee will cover the cost of music and uniform to be worn at the concerts (which each chorister will keep at the end).

*All choristers will need to:
-be able to read music
-be a minimum of age 16 as of September 1, 2010.
-submit an audio audition via email (mp3 format)
-submit a completed audition form
-be available Saturday afternoon/evenings for rehearsal starting mid October.

All Audition requests need to be submitted by September 15, 2010.

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, A Pantomime by David Swan
Directed by Vicki Wiseman, Musical Direction by Brian Holiday, Choreography by Terry Wood

This traditional family panto for kids and all those who refuse to grow up is a high energy comedy full of corny jokes, silly songs and audience participation. Poor Ali Baba is worried that the evil El Scorpio and his 40 thieves will steal the little money he has saved to pay his rent. While trying to avoid the advances of Fatima Kebab, Ali attempts to help the intrepid Professor Jones and his daughter Polyanna find the cursed tomb of King Pomegranate. Pantomimes are great fun for the whole family, and what better time of year for a pantomime than at Christmas?

ROLES
Please note: not all characters are singing roles.
Ali Baba: (30+ male) a poor hapless barber and hero of our tale.Rhum: (16+ female)
Ali's son. Yes, a female playing Ali's son. This is a panto.
Kasim: (30+ male) Ali's rich, evil brother. Also El Scorpio the really bad guy.
Olive: (30+ female) Kasim's rich, spoiled wife.
Fatima: (30+ male) The Dame - interested in any man but prefers Ali himself.
Prof Jones: (30+ male) an archeologist.
Polly Jones: (16+ female) his daughter.
Crystal: (16+ m/f) spirit of the cave.
Bubble: (16+ m/f) thief.
Squeak: (16+ m/f) thief.
Vanilla: (16+ m/f) dancing girl.doesn't really need to know how to dance.
Delight: (16+ m/f) dancing girl.ditto.
Mustafa: (30+ male) fruit seller.
Actual Dancing Girls: (female).these ones need to dance.
40 Thieves: (male).OK, maybe not 40.
Various Citizens of Baghdad

Open auditions for all roles will take place:
Saturday August 28th (10am to 2pm)
Monday August 30th (7:00 to 9:30pm)
Tuesday August 31st (7:00 to 9:30pm)
Callbacks will be Saturday September 11th, if necessary at the Community Arts Centre (2633 Hochwald Avenue SW).

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
* No prepared monologue or songs are required
* You will be doing a cold read from the script
* Dress comfortably, you may be asked to dance a few steps
*People wanting to audition for singing roles will be asked to pick a Rock-style Karaoke song and perform a verse. Karaoke machine will be provided.
* Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition

Rehearsals will take place Monday and Wednesday evenings; and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm, starting September 13th. Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre December 15 - 19, 2010

www.morpheustheatre.ca

We are looking to fill some missing pieces for a few roles in the Sound of Music. Auditions are informal, just bring a song (preferably from a Musical) and a backing track on a CD.

Roles available:
Captain Von Trapp: (mid 20s to 50s) A leading male, regimented, tall, tenor.
Rolf: (15-30) Young supporting character, a telegramm boy during
WWII who sides with the Nazi's and has a brief love interest with the Captain's eldest daughter. Tenor.
The Baronness: A mezzo-soprano, ages 20-45, sings a duet as well as a part of a trio, portrays a lavish lifestyle.
Nuns: Nuns and postulants in the abbey, any age all ranges.
Friedrich: (ages 12-16) the older son of Captain Von Trapp. Singing required.
Louisa (ages 11-14) the second oldest daughter of Captain Von Trapp. Singing required.
Kurt (ages 9-13) the second son of Captain Von Trapp. Higher voice required.
Brigitta (ages 9-12) the third oldest daughter of Captain Von Trapp. Singing required.
Marta (ages 7-10) The fourth daughter of Captain Von Trapp. Singing required.
Gretl (ages (5-7) The youngest daughter of Captain Von Trapp, singing required.
Max Dettweiler (age 30-60) Captain Von Trapp and the Baronness' mutual friend, singing required (baritone) Comedic character.
Franz: (ages 30 up) The Butler at the Von Trapp villa, spoken only.
Herr Zeller: (ages 25 and up) A Nazi officer, spoken part only
Admiral Von Schreiber: (ages 25 and up) A Nazi officer, minor speaking part.

The shows will be held in November.

Please note, it is community theatre all involvement is volunteer based.

Please submit your request for an audition ASAP. Ongoing auditions close September 1.

The University of Calgary Operetta Company would like to extend an audition
invitation to you for a special performance opportunity at a corporate
function. The operetta company was contacted by a large, Calgary-based
business corporation to be the showcase performer at their 2010 Christmas
party.

This event will be held on December 4, 2010.

The performance will include four pieces from the musical „Chicago‰.

The cast size for this venture will be 16 singers/dancers and 5 musicians.

TENTATIVE dates for this opportunity will be:

Open-Auditions September 12, 2010 from 10am to 10pm at University of Calgary, Craigie Hall ~ Room F202 (Music Department).

Rehearsal September 18, 2010

Rehearsal October 16, 2010

Rehearsal November 13, 2010

Rehearsal November 27, 2010

Dress Rehearsal December 3, 2010

Dress Rehearsal on site December 4, 2010

Performance December 4, 2010

There will be a small honorarium for each performer paid by the corporation.

This is a wonderful opportunity to perform some great music from Chicago, as well as gain some
wide exposure for you as a performer.

Colleen Whidden (Artistic Director)

Byron Redd (Asst. Director / Production Manager)

www.UCalgaryOperetta.ca

If you are interested, please SEND EMAIL to: OPERETTA@UCALGARY.CA and we
will put you on a list to receive further information.

To book an audition, visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/operetta/chicagoauditions to book your time and download the required audition material packet

Ongoing auditions for professional touring productions. Musical Comedies in an interactive Dinner Theatre setting. Equity and Non-Equity performers are welcome to audition. Auditions consist of two contrasting songs and a comedic monologue.

EDMONTON (AND AREA)

Edmonton Opera, in conjunction with Edmonton Musical Theatre, will be auditioning children for the La Boheme street urchin chorus. La Boheme is set in Paris during the 1800's and is sung in Italian. The Childrens' Chorus is featured in the festive Christmas eve street scene (Act 2).

Auditionees must be 7 years of age or older by September 15, 2010 and must be under 4 ft. 6 in.

Auditions will be run in a grouped, workshop-like format - boys and girls will learn music from the opera and participate in games and simple staging activities. No preparation is necessary.

AUDITIONS:
Edmonton Musical Theatre Studio (2nd floor, 10104 - 121 Street, Edmonton)

Fri. Sept. 10th 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Edmonton Musical Theatre Students only)

Sat. Sept. 11th 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (all other auditionees)

REHEARSALS: (Jubilee Auditorium)
Sept. 16, 20, 22, 24 (6 - 7 p.m.)
Sept. 27, 28 (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
Sept. 29 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
Oct. 2 (2 - 5 p.m.)
Oct. 7 (6 - 9 p.m.)
Oct. 8, 12, 13, 15 (7 p.m.)
Oct. 16 (1 - 5 p.m.)
Oct. 18, 19, 20 (6:30 p.m. tech rehearsal call)
Oct. 21 (10:30 a.m. dress rehearsal call)

PERFORMANCES:
Oct. 23, 26, 28 (7:00 p.m. call)

For information or to audition contact:

Jan Taylor
taboo@telusplanet.net
(780) 994-0814

Rabbit Hole
The Pulitzer Prize winning play by David Lindsay-Abaire

PERFORMANCE DATES: February 9th – 19th, 2011
AUDITION DATES: October 10th & 11th, 2010; Times: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Walterdale Playhouse (10322 83 Avenue)

DIRECTOR: Kristen M. Finlay; ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Marissa Loewen;
STAGE MANAGER: Erin Valentine

A life shattering accident leaves Becca and Howie Corbett’s relationship in a vulnerable place as they try to piece their lives back together. Eight months have passed since their son’s death, and Howie is ready to move on, while Becca refuses to accept reality. This work is both emotionally charged and unexpectedly funny, and explores the possibility of finding hope even in the darkest hour.

CHARACTERS:
Becca – Late 30s, early 40s
Izzy – late 20s, early 30s – Becca’s wilder, younger sister
Howie – late 30s, early 40s – Becca’s husband
Nat – mid-sixties – Becca and Izzy’s mother
Jason – a seventeen year old boy

Please note: ages are relative and relational and never specifically mentioned in the script. We are concerned more about how old you will read in relationship to the rest of the cast and onstage in costume. So, for example a 55 year old woman might be cast as Nat and a 24 year old might potentially be cast as Izzy.

•The auditions will comprise of the following:
oREADINGS FROM THE SCRIPT – These can be emailed out to people in advance of their auditions.
oCALL-BACKS (if required): Tuesday, October 12th between 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location TBA.

•Rehearsals will begin Sunday, October 17th. Rehearsals will be on Sunday Afternoons, Monday & Thursday evenings in the autumn of 2010, and they will increase closer to performance, adding in Wednesdays in January 2011 and some other dates closer to Opening as required.
•Please bring any conflict dates you have to the audition. Headshots and résumés are recommended but not required.
•Copies of the script are available for reading at Walterdale. Contact the Theatre Administrator at walterph@telus.net or 780-439-3058 to sign one out. Copies are also available at Theatre Alberta – please call ahead 780-422-8162.
•Walterdale is a volunteer/member organization. We cannot engage Equity performers.
(Drop-ins will be accommodated as time allows)

To book an audition, please contact Kristen M. Finlay by e-mail at ADWalterdale2009@yahoo.ca or phone at 780-406-1256

Production will take place at Catalyst Theatre, May 12 – 22, 2011.

This is a co-op production and all actors will receive an equal share of profits.

Auditions Dates: September 23 & 24. Scenes to be read will be available in advance.

Angel’s River tells the story of a teenager’s difficult decision after giving birth to a baby girl. The play moves fluidly through time and place, from the August heat in a hospital room to the banks of a river where the love story is revealed in reverse throughout the colder months of the year. Initiated by a mysterious ten-year whose identity is revealed throughout the play, her story is a search for answers about identity, heritage and love, and the personal mythology that helps us understand who we are and where we come from. Set in rural New Brunswick in 1969, the play is inspired by a true story. The universal themes in the play include generational poverty and violence, and the questions it asks about family, responsibility and how our past affects our behaviour makes it extraordinarily relevant to today’s society.

Roles needing to be filled:

Carrie Lynn, age 17. She is the feisty, teenaged mother in the middle of a crisis. The role requires a large emotional range.

Rob, age 18. The baby’s father. Charming, but with a tendency towards violence.

Please note that we are looking for actors with professional actor training. Only actors who have been selected for an audition will be contacted.

To be considered for an audition, please send your C.V. and headshot to alboyd@ualberta.ca.

Starts immediately.

We are an inspiration and education company that uses live theatre to share character building messages with primary aged students.

If you are high energy, 25-30, with a valid driver's license, credit card (for pre-approved expenses), have no criminal convictions, no addictions, and if you wish to refine and hone your craft, this might just be the production for you. This is for TWO (2) person teams for Edmonton and touring beyond Edmonton to Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Back to Edmonton. This is a paid position. Rate is $500 per week plus vehicle plus pre-approved expenses plus per Diem for Accommodation and food (if out of town).

You enjoy being in the spotlight. You thrive on the honest enthusiastic appreciation of elementary aged students. You can adapt to audience input and play off their suggestions. You are generous to your actor colleague and volunteers from the audience.

Serious actors only. You must have a demonstrated track record and have been trained at an accredited acting school.

If you think you have what it takes, apply now!

Applications to this casting call require:
* A phone number
* A profile photo &
* An email.

APPLY NOW!

Please send resume and head shot to sbpauditions@rogers.com

Auditions open to all teenager ages 12 and up. New members will become part of the cast of "IRL: In Real Life" our play that will be filmed and will tour throughout the province. We will also be writing a new play premiering May, 2011.

Auditions will be held September 13 and 14, 2010

About Multi-Youth Productions: MYP is an initiative of the Multicultural Heritage Centre (see below) in Stony Plain, Alberta. Multi-Youth Productions (MYP) is a highly successful teen theatre group aged 11- 19 that specializes in developing and presenting one hour original theatrical productions for school, conference and public audiences. The troupe’s mandate is to use theatre as a medium to create awareness of social issues and to promote healthy decision making for especially for youth. MYP’s slogan is: “changing the world one performance at a time”. Using the unique Multi-Youth Productions’ Collective Playbuilding Process, one hour musical productions, are researched, written, choreographed and per-formed by the youth for youth audiences. At the end of each performance, the members of the troupe conduct a “talk-back” session to further clarify the issues presented in the play and to direct the audience to agencies that provide additional information or assistance. Multi-Youth Productions has written and performed plays for schools, conferences and public audiences across the province of Alberta for 18 years. To ensure the credibility of their message to Youth, Multi-Youth Productions has forged successful partnerships with many of our Provincial Government’s ministries and other provincial organizations including Alberta Children’s Services, Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters, bullying.org., Alberta Alcohol Abuse Commission, Alberta Justice, and Alberta Agriculture. Multi-Youth Productions is also respected throughout the province for the intensive, hands-on theatre training the youth in the program receive. MYP has performed at many prestigious theatre events including The Edmonton Fringe Festival, The Citadel Theatre’s Teen and Children’s Festival and Theatre Network’s Festival of the Next Generation. Multi-Youth Productions has found a unique and profound way to combine the performing arts, issue- based research and youth citizenship into a honest and ultimately hopeful voice . A voice that reaches, youth audiences throughout our province and beyond!

Anyone who is interested in auditioning should send an audition request to myp@canada.com

For more information call: 780-963-1691.

The City of Edmonton Civic Events Office is looking for artists to be a part of a new program called Live at Lunch.

As part of ongoing initiatives to animate and enliven Churchill Square outside of the festival season, the City will coordinate a variety of performances and activities on site - live music, buskers, visual artists, workshops, vendors and more.

Live at Lunch will take place from August 10 to October 11, 2010 and will run Monday through Friday, 11:30am to 1:30pm.

This is a paid opportunity.

Artists are encouraged to submit a brief bio (200 words) and an outline of proposed activities.

For more information, or to submit your name for consideration, please contact:
Heather Sheperd
Program Coordinator, City of Edmonton
Civic Events Office
780-496-8218
Heather.Shepherd@edmonton.ca

Performance Dates: November 11-20, 2010 at Catalyst Theatre
Audition Dates: August 31, September 1 and 2, 2010 6pm - 10pm
Audition Venue: Strathcona High Scool (10450 72 Avenue)
Call backs: September 4, 2010 from 1pm – 5pm
Rehearsals will start September 7, 2010, will run 3 times a week, increasing to 4 times a week.
Rehearsals will be at Strathcona High School. More information will be available in shortly.

Directed and Choreographed by LINETTE SMITH
Musical and Band Direction by STEPHEN DELANO

Cabaret is a musical with a book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The 1966 Broadway production became a hit and spawned a 1972 film as well as numerous subsequent productions. It is based on John Van Druten's 1951 play I Am a Camera, which in turn was adapted from the novel Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, it focuses on nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and revolves around the 19-year-old English cabaret performer Sally Bowles and her relationship with young American writer Cliff Bradshaw. A sub-plot involves the doomed romance between German boarding house owner Fräulein Schneider and her elderly suitor Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor. Overseeing the action is the Master of Ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub which serves as a constant metaphor for the tenuous and threatening state of late Weimar Germany throughout the show.

Characters:
CLIFFORD BRADSHAW - An American novelist
FRAULINE SCHNEIDER - A landlady who rents rooms in her large flat
HERR SCHULZ - One of Frl. Schneider's roomers and the proprietor of a Fruit Shop
FRAULINE KOST - Another of Frl. Schneider's roomers. She earns her living by offering favors to sailors
ERNST LUDWIG - A friendly and likable German
Ensemble and Kit Kat Klub Dancers – 10-12 male and female
(multiple singing, speaking and non-speaking roles)

Requirements:
- must be 18 years of age or older
- headshot and a resume (please bring both)
- please bring any conflict dates you have to the audition
- arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled audition
- be familiar with the show, roles and subject matters
- wear comfortable shoes and clothing

Accompanist will be provided. No CD accompaniment, please.
Please prepare at least one of these following selections. Sheet music will be e-mailed to you:
Women
So What b. 123 – end
Don’t Tell Mama b. 27 – 65

Men
It Couldn’t Please Me More– b. 18 – 41 (skip Schneider’s lines)
Don’t Go – b. 83 - end

TO BOOK YOUR AUDITION SPOT EMAIL US AT
cabaret2010auditions@gmail.com or call 780-242-2824.
Please specify whether you would prefer a principal or ensemble role.
(Please confirm acceptance of your audition spot via a reply e-mail.)
www.twoonewaytickets.com

We are looking for flexible, dedicated actors who are able to deliver a passionate message. This high-energy, dynamic group will be the best in Canada. This is consistent work with a flexible schedule. Must be able to memorize dialogue.

Audience interaction is required in every show. These are live performances as a one man show around Edmonton. Paid training, Paid weekly!

Heather McMahon liveinfomercials@gmail.com

Director: Anne Marie Szucs
Assistant Director: Monica Roberts
Stage Manager: Mel Samson

Performance Dates: December 1 – 11, 2010
Audition Dates: Sunday, August 29, 2010 & Monday, August 30, 2010; 7 – 10 pm at Walterdale Playhouse (10322 – 83 Avenue)
Call-backs: Wednesday, September 1, 2010; 7 – 9 pm; Location TBA

Rehearsals will begin in early September. The rehearsal schedule will be light in September but will pick up in intensity during October and November. Rehearsals will be scheduled around actor availability whenever possible.

Synopsis of Play: Young lovers Hero and Claudio are to be married in one week. To pass the time, they conspire with Don Pedro to set a "lover's trap" for Benedick, an arrogant confirmed bachelor, and Beatrice, his favourite sparring partner. Meanwhile, the evil Don John conspires to break up the wedding by accusing Hero of infidelity. In the end, though, it all turns out to be "much ado about nothing."

Characters:
Please note: The age ranges below are suggestions only. As well, there is the possibility that some of the male roles may be played by female actors (as indicated below).

Benedick, male, 20s to 40s
Beatrice, female, 20s to 40s
Claudio, male, 20s to 30s
Hero, female, 20s to 30s
Don Pedro, male, 20s to 50s
Margaret, female, 20s to 30s
Don John, male, 20s to 50s
Ursula, female, 30s to 50s
Leonato, male, 40s to 60s
Antonio/Antonia, male or female, 40s to 60s
Dogberry, male, 20s and up
Balthasar/Baltha, male or female, 20s to 30s (should be able to sing)
Borachio, male, 20s to 40s
Conrade/Constanza, male or female, 20s to 40s
Verges, male, 30s and up
Two Watchmen, both male, 20s and up
Sexton, male, 40s to 60s
Friar Francis, male, 30s to 60s
There may be a couple of nonspeaking chorus roles (male and female) as well.

Audition Expectations:
You will be auditioning with a group of 4 to 5 other actors in a half-hour slot. Please prepare an appropriate Shakespearean monologue; memorization is not required. You may be asked to cold read from the play, so please familiarize yourself with it before auditioning.

An online version of the play is available at http://shakespeare.mit.edu/much_ado/full.html or via email by contacting Kent Sutherland, Walterdale Administrator, at walterph@telus.net or 780-439-3058.

Walterdale is a volunteer/member organization. We cannot engage Equity performers
To book an audition or for further information, please contact Anne Marie Szucs (see below). Drop-ins are also welcome. Those auditioning should be prepared to submit availability times during the rehearsal period. A résumé and headshot are recommended, but not required.

To book an audition or for further information, please contact Anne Marie Szucs at amszucs@xplornet.com or 780-903-5136.

Jubilations mounts 3 act musical comedies that are family friendly. It is a 9 month touring show starting Winnipeg then to Edmonton and closes in Calgary. Rehearsals are held in Winnipeg. Travel is not provided, however accomadations are. Auditions are held every 2-3 months for the upcoming season.
You will need to have prepared a two minute comedic monologue and two contrasting songs.

To book an audition please e-mail the stage manager at jubilations.stage@gmail.com.

Bilingual and French speaking actors needed to complete casting for upcoming productions at L'UniThéâtre.

Please contact Daniel Cournoyer for more information.

Daniel Cournoyer
Directeur artistique et général de L'UniThéâtre
(780) 469-8400

Courriel : d.cournoyer@lunitheatre.ca Notre site : www.lunitheatre.ca

We constantly seek talented people to audition as hosts for training videos. These videos will be used by our clients to teach their teams about company products, services, and processes; to make company-wide announcements; as well as a host of other applications. These training videos are between 2 minutes and 30 minutes long.

QUALIFICATIONS

We seek people who are:
• Articulate and fluent in English or bilingually fluent in English and French
• Able to use their voice and body language to add meaning and interest to the script provided
• Comfortable in front of a camera
• Expressive in a natural way
• Professional looking and confident
• Charismatic with a warm smile

This is a paid position. A flat rate based on length is paid for the filming of each training video. This rate is based on completion of a single training module. Please note that this rate includes any applicable agency fees.

Filming of videos will take place during evenings and weekends. All hosts will be provided the script in advance of filming in order to thoroughly prepare. The script will be placed on a screen during taping and can be read by the host.

If you are interested in auditioning or would like further information,
please contact Carmen DeLisle at: cdelisle@bisconsulting.ca

For examples of the videos to be completed, please visit us at:
www.bistrainer.ca

For information about our company, please visit us at:
www.bisconsulting.ca

Business Improvement Solutions Inc.
180, 150 Chippewa Road
Sherwood Park, Alberta
T8A 6A2

Ongoing auditions for professional touring productions. Musical Comedies in an interactive Dinner Theatre setting. Equity and Non-Equity performers are welcome to audition.

For more information or to set up an audition, please contact Lena Chalmers, Stage Manager at (780) 905-5452 or email stagemanager.jubilations@gmail.com

The Citadel Theatre is requesting headshots and resumes. We encourage Alberta-based actors to apply. Please specify your city or town of permanent residence. All resumes and headshots will be kept on file for future casting consideration. Current contact information is very important.

Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition.

ALBERTA

Directors: John Beaven & Margaret Brown
AUDITION DATES:
September 8, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 PM September 9, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 PM AGE LIMIT: 15 YEARS & UP LOCATION: CTAC (Community Theatre Arts Centre) 1221 10 Ave SW Medicine Hat, AB

Canti Forte Singers is a new choir conducted by Burton Harker of Strathmore, AB. Canti Forte Singers is looking for 12 motivated singers who can learn music on their own. There will be 6 male voices and 6 female voices selected from across Southern Alberta to sing in this choir. Choristers will receive an honorarium for participation in concerts.

This Christmas (2010), we will be performing John Rutter’s “Three Musical fables” including: Brother Heinrich’s Christmas, The Reluctant Dragon, and The Wind in the Willows. These are fun, narrated choral pieces with many opportunities for solos.

There will be a minimum of 4 rehearsals which all choristers will need to attend. Rehearsals will take place in both the Calgary and Lethbridge areas, locations TBA.

Performances will be planned for the end of November and beginning of December with a total of 4 performances in the Calgary and Lethbridge areas. A small, upfront, membership fee will cover the cost of music and uniform to be worn at the concerts (which each chorister will keep at the end).

*All choristers will need to:
-be able to read music
-be a minimum of age 16 as of September 1, 2010.
-submit an audio audition via email (mp3 format)
-submit a completed audition form
-be available Saturday afternoon/evenings for rehearsal starting mid October.

All Auditions need to be submitted by September 15, 2010.

CANADA - focus is mainly Western Canada