The deadline to submit for auditions or request for a meeting is April 23, 2026.
WHO
Quest encourages all artists to explore theatre for young audiences as part of their ongoing practice. We are open to inspiration from any artist who is passionate about sharing their love of theatre with young people. We welcome artists of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious affiliations, and abilities, as these represent the audience we serve.
WHEN
Auditions and meetings will take place in-person between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm on Wednesday May 6, Thursday May 7, 2026. Slots are 15 minutes in length and take place in the Quest Theatre Rehearsal Hall located at cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 – 29 Ave S.W. Suite 325, in Calgary, Alberta.
HOW and WHAT
If you would like to audition or meet, please send the following in an email to Artistic Director, Nikki Loach at artistic-director@questtheatre.org. Please make the subject heading: Quest Theatre General Auditions and Meetings 2026. This request is useful as emails that do not have this subject heading can be missed. Priority will be given to artists currently living in CALGARY.
PERFORMERS WITH AN AUDITION: Electronic theatre resume and headshot.
Please prepare two contrasting monologues that take no longer than 4 minutes together.
Pieces do not have to be TYA in content. Auditions are open to Equity and Non-Equity artists. As Quest Theatre is a professional touring company, contracted artists must perform during the day and cannot be enrolled as full or part-time students as of September 2026. Auditions will be in-person. Online auditions from Calgary based artists are possible by request but not preferred. No pre-recorded auditions will be accepted.
OTHERS WHO JUST WANT TO MEET: Electronic resume. A headshot or links to electronic examples of your work is optional. Please identify your area of interest.
Please be prepared to talk about yourself! Meetings will be in-person. Online meetings forCalgary based artists are possible by request but not preferred.
Full listing available here: https://www.questtheatre.org/opportunities#auditions