The SIRIUS THEATRICAL COMPANY was founded in 1989. It is a member of the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA), the Toronto Association of Acting Studios (TAAS), the Mississauga Arts Council, Arts Etobicoke, Theatre Ontario, and Lakeshore Arts. The Producing Artistic Director is Heather Dick. The company is committed to:
- Creating productions that challenge performers and audiences to examine their current social and political perspectives;
- Providing emerging theatre artists with professional work opportunities and valuable training;
- Reflecting the cultural diversity of the community; and
- Making theatre affordable and accessible to the community.
MAIL-ORDER ANNIE by Carl Cashin (Canadian)
Directed by Heather Dick, Artistic Director
PERFORMANCE DATES: November 20 – December 1, 2007
PERFORMANCE VENUE: Studio Theatre, Mimico Presbyterian Church, Etobicoke
REHEARSALS: Begin October 10, 2007 – weekends, some days & evenings — some flexibility
”Rich in “Canadiana”, the story traces the lives of Annie O’Ryan, a spinster from Belleville Ontario, and John Proctor, a grain farmer on Saskatchewan’s Great Plain. From their “stormy” first meeting at a rural CPR station, through the Great Depression and finally WWII, we share the hopes and dreams of a struggling Canadian family.”
ROLES
- Annie O’Ryan –28 ages to 51 – feisty, independent, loving, wise
- Thomas Roger – 62 ages to 85 – fatherly, kind, caring, CP baggage porter
- John Proctor – 35 ages to 57 – tough on the outside, soft on the inside, shy
- Clare Proctor – 19 – feisty, independent, dreamer
AUDITION DATES
Saturday, September 22 - 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 23 - 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 26 - 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
CALLBACKS
Friday, September 28 – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 3 – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
PREPARATION
2 modern contrasting pieces. Each piece must be no more than 2 minutes in length. 1 piece must be Canadian. Be prepared to read from the scripts. Sides will be provided.
Bring a resume and headshot with you to the audition. Please read the the play prior to audition. Script is available at TheatreBooks.
NOTE: This is a non-Equity/ACTRA and non-paying engagement.
TO BOOK AN AUDITION TIME
Call the Sirius Theatrical Company at 416-236-9011 to book an audition.
Auditions will be held in the Studio Theatre, Mimico Presbyterian Church, 119 Mimico Avenue, Etobicoke. (SE corner of Mimico Ave. & Royal York Rd. TTC accessible.)
Website: www.siriustheatrical.com
E-mail: info@siriustheatrical.com
