Auditions
Mainstage and TheatreXtra Auditions
The Drama Department has an open audition policy in respect to the season presented. Preference will be given to BFA- Dramatic Arts students.
Audition dates for all department productions are posted here and may, in addition, be posted at other locations both on and off campus. If at all possible, audition information should be posted two weeks before auditions.
Style and format of auditions are left to the Director's discretion, however, all persons wishing to audition for a department production are required to:
- Read the play in its entirety before auditioning.
- Sign up for an audition time, if applicable.
- Come to the audition prepared; specific requirements will be posted on audition notices.
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Audition Info
Those interested are asked to submit the following by August 15, 2020:
- A cover letter indicating your interest in devised theatre and why you'd like to participate in a show about sexuality, gender and identity.
- A video which showcases a special skill (music, dance, poetry, movement, gymnastics, writing, etc...)
- Video submissions should be uploaded to YouTube as a private video.
Submissions and video links should be sent to Jay Whitehead at jay.whitehead2@uleth.ca
IDENTUALITY will run in November 2020
Rehearsals will begin in October 2020
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By: Sarah Kane
Facilitated by: Jay Whitehead
Audition Info
Positions Available:
Performers: Actors/Dancers/Movers
Choreographer/Assistant Director
Those auditioning as performers are asked to submit the following:
• A video audition performance incorporating text and movement (1-2 mins)
• A cover letter detailing your performance background and interests
Those applying for the position of choreographer/assistant director are asked to submit a short video featuring your original choreography and a cover letter detailing your interest in the play.
Audition videos and letters should be emailed to Shawn Coburn at shawn.coburn@uleth.ca by December 10, 2020
4.48 Psychosis will run in March 2021
Rehearsals will begin in January 2021
Please be advised that 4.48 Psychosis includes themes of mental illness and suicide
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Directed by: Nicola Elson
Audition Info
Virtual open call Auditions will take place on May 4 & 5, 2021
Callbacks will take place during the afternoon of May 6, 2021
Those auditioning are asked to prepare the following:
A selection of readings from Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors. This farce requires each actor to play multiple roles. As such, we are looking for actors who can transform from one specific character to another with varied accents, physical characteristics and personality traits. Accents include Transylvanian, RP British, Cockney, Scottish, German, Russian, etc. Sides will be provided in advance of the audition. Actors may be asked to read for more than one grouping of characters and can play across gender, so please be familiar with all of the sides provided. We will also be auditioning for the position of foley artist.
Those interested can sign up for an audition on the Google Doc at this link:
Audition Time Sign Up Sheet
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors will run in October 2021
Rehearsals will begin in September 2021
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Directed by: Jay Whitehead
Audition Info
Virtual open call Auditions will take place on May 4 & 5, 2021
Callbacks will take place during the afternoon of May 6, 2021
Those auditioning are asked to prepare the following:
A reading from Design for Living in a standard British dialect (sides will be provided in advance of the audition)
Those interested can sign up for an audition on the Google Doc at this link:
Audition Time Sign Up Sheet
Design for Living will run in November 2021
Rehearsals will begin in October 2021
Spring 2021 TheatreXtra Production:
In Omnia Paratus
Show information: In Omnia Paratus is a choose-your-own adventure style greek tragedy, exploring the themes of fault and regret. There are three possible plotlines for audiences to follow, and as such there are three potential stories. Utilizing elements of both classical theatre and modern zoom technology, the play explores the tragedy of Grecian theatre in an exciting video-game esque format, new to Uleth theatre.
Audition Information:
Please send video submissions and actor’s resumes to Melanie at friesen3@uleth.ca by no later than Monday, January 4th
Requirements:
-One modern monologue; no longer than 90 seconds
-One classical monologue; no longer than 90 seconds (preferably greco-roman)
-Your actors resume
Cast: 6-11+
*This show has a chorus, and multiple strand specific characters, as such most actors will be cast in more than one role.*
Callbacks will be Wednesday, January 6th. Please contact either Melanie or Jessica about any scheduling conflicts.
Don’t want to act but still want to be involved?
TheatreXtra’s upcoming online Spring production IN OMNIA PARATUS is looking for some helping hands. We are looking for a stage manager as well as a lighting and costume designer. If you are interested please email theatre.xtra@uleth.ca with what position interests you the most.
Auditions in the Community
Audition information for opportunities outside of the Drama Department can be found here when available.
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Actor Needed for research project at Lethbridge College Lethbridge College is looking for a male or female actor to play an elderly Syrian/Middle eastern role for our ongoing research project. Ideally an actor with a native accent is desired, but also actors with skill in foreign accents would be accepted. The date for the performance capture has not been set but is likely late Spring. Interested actors may contact Tyler directly at tyler.heaton@lethbridgecollege.ca This role does provide a small stipend. |