Audition: Bye Bye Birdie, Randolph Young Company

The Randolph Young Company (RYC) is holding auditions for youth performers ages 13-18 for its spring 2010 production Bye Bye Birdie on December 5 and 6.

Randolph Young Company takes a young performer’s training to the next level.  Applying the skills and techniques they learn in their classes, RYC kids perform in a musical produced at a professional level, but without the professional pressures.  Creating a safe and nurturing place from which to work, RYC is led by caring mentors with a strong emphasis placed on peer support.

AUDITIONS FOR Randolph Young Company (Kids 13+*)

SHOW – Bye Bye BIrdie
Book by MICHAEL STEWART.
Music by CHARLES STROUSE.
Lyrics by LEE ADAMS
DIRECTOR Lawrence Axmith
SHOW DATES – April 15-17, 22-24 at 7 p.m., April 17, 18, 24, 25 at 2 p.m.
School Group Matinee Performances are tentatively scheduled for April 20 and 22,
Participants will also be performing a sneak preview of BYE BYE BIRDIE on *Sat, Feb 6, in the evening.
CASTING DATES – Saturday, December 5, 2009 and Sunday, December 6, 2009; Group Movement at 10 a.m. and individual appointments between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ROLES – Kids aged 13-19; 35-40 performers will be cast
PREPARATION – 24-36 bars of an up-tempo Musical Theatre song (an accompanist is provided) and a 2-minute, memorized monologue, story or poem; all performers will learn a dance combination in the Group Movement
NOTE:Eligible participants must be currently enrolled in a recognized extra-curricular arts training program (acting, voice, dance, musical theatre) or arts-focused secondary school
LOCATION Randolph Academy, 736 Bathurst Street (1 block south of Bloor)
FOR INFORMATION – Lawrence Axmith, Artistic Director, RYC, rycauditions@randolphacademy.com or 416-924-2243 x400.

Auditions: High Fidelity, Hart House Theatre

Hart House Theatre is now accepting submissions for the Canadian Premiere of HIGH FIDELITY A musical about life, love and mix tapes

Music by Tom Kitt
Lyrics by Amanda Green
Book by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the novel by Nick Hornby
Directed by Mark Selby

Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday October 21, 2009
(early submissions are encouraged)

Those contacted for auditions will be seen on Oct 24-26, 2009.
Performance run: January 15 – 30, 2010
Non Union, Non Paying

Please send headshots and resumes to: auditions@harthousetheatre.ca

We strongly encourage actors of all ethnic backgrounds to audition.

Only those contacted for an audition will be seen.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Please prepare TWO contemporary songs (16-32 bars per piece).  Please ensure that one piece is a ballad and the other an up-tempo piece.  Please bring sheet music if available

About High Fidelity:
High Fidelity tells the story of a young man in “quarterlife crisis” who gets dumped by his girlfriend, has no money, a cruddy apartment, his job has no upward mobility and he can’t seem to get off the downward spiral that is taking him nowhere.  Through his love of music, he grows out of his self-centred view of the word and finds happiness.

About Hart House Theatre:
Hart House Theatre, established in 1919, is the University of Toronto’s Performing Arts Leader.  Since its inception, the theatre’s unique mix of young professionals, alumni, and students has garnered the theatre a reputation as not only a cultural destination for the U of T community but one for all of Toronto. www.harthousetheatre.ca

Audition: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hart House Theatre

Hart House Theatre is now accepting submissions for its November 2009 production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Directed by: Jeremy Hutton (HHT’s King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, Othello)

To request an audition, please email your headshot and resume to the attention of the Production Manager, Doug Floyd @
auditions@harthousetheatre.ca

Deadline for submissions: Monday September 21st, 2009 (early submissions are encouraged)

Only those contacted for an audition will be seen.

Audition dates – September 26 & 27, 2009
The non-equity, non-paying production runs Nov 20 – Dec 5, 2009.
We strongly encourage actors of all ethnic backgrounds to audition.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Please prepare one Shakespearean monologue, no longer than two minutes.
• Please be familiar with the play; you may be asked to read from it.
• Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition.

DANCERS WANTED
Separate dance auditions will be held for this show.  If you are a dancer please mention that in your submission and provide details of your dance background.

All auditions will be held at Hart House:
7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto

About Hart House Theatre
Hart House Theatre, established in 1919, is the University of Toronto’s Performing Arts Leader.  Since its inception, the theatre’s unique mix of young professionals, alumni, and students has garnered the theatre a reputation as not only a cultural destination for the U of T community but one for all of Toronto.

Audition: Jerry Springer – The Opera, Hart House Theatre

Hart House Theatre is now accepting submissions for the return of the Canadian Premiere of JERRY SPRINGER – THE OPERA Music by Richard Thomas Book and Lyrics by Stewart Lee and Richard Thomas Directed by Richard Ouzounian Musical Direction by Lily Ling

Deadline for Submissions: Monday June 8, 2009 (early submissions are encouraged).

Those contacted for auditions will be seen on June 14th or 15th. Performance run: September 24 to October 10, 2009.

Non Union, Non Paying Please send headshots and resumes to: auditions@harthousetheatre.ca

We strongly encourage actors of all ethnic backgrounds to audition. Only those contacted for an audition will be seen.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Please prepare TWO 16 bar numbers to show your diversity as a singer, in both Broadway and Classical styles. The pieces will be presented a cappella (a starting note will be given if needed) and should show your ranges in both belt and head voice. Please bring sheet music. Remember you are auditioning for JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA – be as ridiculous as possible! Show us that you have what it takes to be an audience member or a guest on the Jerry Springer show.

About Hart House Theatre: Hart House Theatre, established in 1919, is the University of Toronto’s Performing Arts Leader. Since its inception, the theatre’s unique mix of young professionals, alumni, and students has garnered the theatre a reputation as not only a cultural destination for the U of T community but one for all of Toronto. www.harthousetheatre.ca

Audition: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!, Randolph Young Company

AUDITIONS FOR Randolph Young Company (Kids 8-13)

SHOW – SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Jr. Originally conceived and directed by Scott Ferguson; Book by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall and George Keating; Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe

DIRECTOR Lawrence Axmith SHOW DATES – May 1 to 10, 2009 at the Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst Street, Toronto

AUDITION DATES – February 28 – Group Movement at 10 a.m. and individual appointments between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 2 and 3, 2009 – Group Movement at 6 p.m. and individual appointments between 7 – 9 p.m.

AUDITION LOCATION Randolph Academy, 736 Bathurst Street (1 block south of Bloor), Toronto ROLES – Kids aged 8-13; 35-40 kids will be cast

PREPARATION – 16-24 bars of a Musical Theatre or Pop song (an accompanist is provided) and a 2-minute, memorized monologue, story or poem; all performers will learn a dance combination in the Group Movement

FOR INFORMATION – Lawrence Axmith, Artistic Director, RYC rycauditions@randolphacademy.com or 416-924-2243 x400.

NOTE: There is no fee for auditioning; however, if accepted into the company, a participation fee will be applied; full and partial need-based financial assistance is available

RYC – Randolph Young Company is Toronto’s only performance program for kids aged 8-19 currently training in the performing arts. A program of the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, RYC provides the opportunity for dedicated young performers to immerse themselves in a professional theatre setting, honing their musical theatre skills and learning the disciplines that will make them well-rounded Triple Threat performers. The intensive 10-week rehearsal period culminates in a professionally produced musical with an extended run of performances in the historic Bathurst Street Theatre. For more information: www.randolphacademy.com

Audition: The Letter F, Humber College

Announcing a casting call this Wednesday, January 21st at 6:00 pm at the South Campus of Humber College.

The Letter F is a short film that takes place in the 1960’s, and will be analogous to The Twilight Zone. The production will be shot on 16mm, and is a full ACTRA credit. We’re looking for males, aged 20 – 50. One character is a writer, and one is a traveling Baptist, or Mormon. For more information on the location and sides, please contact the director, Tyler Thomas, at tyler@kingsizedmedia.ca .

Audition: Closer, Alumnae Theatre

CLOSER by Patrick Marber Directed by Laura Roald

PERFORMANCE DATES: April 17 – May 2, 2009

Closer is an unflinching and harsh examination of the intersecting relationships of four Londoners in the mid-1990s. Alice, an adventurous young woman, falls for Dan, a struggling obituary writer who is inspired by her frank sexuality. When their relationship levels, he meets and becomes obsessed with Anna, a successful photographer, eventually impersonating her online. This deception sparks her connection with Larry, an upwardly mobile dermatologist. The ensuing maze of affairs follows a bitter and complex path over four years as they each struggle to achieve true intimacy. Dark, funny and uncompromising, this award-winning play by Patrick Marber questions the nature of physical and emotional bonds.

ROLES

• Dan: “a man from the suburbs” – thirties, obituary writer and failing novelist, middle class
• Alice: “a girl from the town” – early to mid-twenties, stripper with a cultivated carefree manner
• Anna: “a woman from the country” – thirties, successful photographer, upper middle class
• Larry: “a man from the city” – thirties/early forties, dermatologist, lower middle class

AUDITION DATES

• Wednesday February 4th: 7pm – 10pm
• Thursday February 5th: 7pm – 10pm
• Friday February 6th: 7pm – 10pm
• Saturday February 7th: 10am – 6pm
• Callbacks will be held Tuesday February 10 and Wednesday February 11.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Important: Alumnae Theatre is a non-union theatre company so these are auditions for non-union actors. While we love our ACTRA and Equity brothers and sisters, we can’t afford to hire you. A contemporary Received Pronunciation British accent is required for all roles. At the audition, actors will be asked to present two brief scene excerpts (an audition reader will be reading with you). A prepared monologue is not required, though actors are welcome to present one if they wish. A list of scenes has been provided at the Toronto Reference Library (5th Floor, Performing Arts Desk) and at Theatre Ontario for actors to review. Advance preparation is highly recommended. Copies of these scenes will also be available at the theatre the evening/day of the audition.

TO BOOK AN AUDITION

Please email Tabitha Keast at tabithakeast@sympatico.ca or call 416-364-4170 (press 3 for the audition hotline) Please bring a photo and résumé to the audition. DO NOT mail them ahead of time. Auditions will be held at Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. (SW corner of Berkeley and Adelaide)  www.alumnaetheatre.com

Audition: Canada-wide Auditions, National Circus School

The Montreal-based National Circus School has announced Canada-wide auditions. Below please find press release. Auditions will take place in February in Vancouver, Toronto,  and Montreal.

The deadline to apply to audition is midnight, January 16, 2009.

NEW this year is the fact that the School will now offer complete dormitory services for high school students from across the country. Comprising 23 housing units attached to the main building, the student residences mean the School can provide complete, practical and secure housing services 7 days a week as of the new school year, beginning August 2009.

Application forms and further information can be found at www.nationalcircusschool.ca, by e-mailing info@enc.qc.ca or by calling toll-free at 1-800-267-0859.

Auditions: 2009/2010 Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre, Stratford Shakespeare Festival

Auditions for the 2009/2010 Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre will be held in February 2009 in
Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and Halifax.

The 2009/2010 Conservatory begins September 2009 and finishes February 2010. Participants are paid and offered a contract for the 2010 season. Young professional actors are sought who have completed an accredited theatre training program and who show strong potential for, and are passionate about,
classical theatre. Preference is given to those who have worked for two years after graduating.

We recognize that diversity in our workplace, in our audiences and on our stages fosters a rich and creative environment and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

To apply, send:

• Photo
• Resumé
• Letter telling us why you wish to participate

Conservatory Auditions
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
P.O. Box 520, Stratford, ON
N5A 6V2
Application deadline January 5, 2009. For more information, visit: stratfordshakespearefestival.com

Audition: General Audition, Shakespeare in Action

Shakespeare in Action, a multicultural repertory theatre company based in Toronto, is holding general auditions for its exciting 2009 season. We are looking for equity actors of all ages for both main-stage and in-school touring productions.

Please submit a resume and headshot by email (shakespeareinaction@gmail.com) or fax (647 438 5646) by Monday October 6th.

We will contact successful applicants to schedule an audition for the afternoon of Thursday October 9th at St Paul’s-Trinity, Bloor St. West. Successful applicants are asked to prepare two short monologues (2 minutes each), one from Shakespeare and one contemporary.

About the Company
Shakespeare in Action is a multi-racial repertory theatre company that aspires to enhance the arts and education through exploring and performing Shakespeare’s plays. We accomplish this by:

• Presenting fresh Canadian interpretations of Shakespeare and other classical and contemporary stories that are relevant to young audiences and their families and the community
• Promoting a multi-cultural company of interdisciplinary artists that is engaged with and reflects our diverse community
• Creating the audience of the future through our productions, projects and outreach programs

Fort more information please contact Mat Howard at 416 703 4881 www.shakespeareinaction.org