N.T.G.’s Christmas Pantomime....
“Panto In The Jungle”
directed by
Wendy Wearne & Lisa Kerr
AUDITIONS

WHEN:
September 8th 6:30pm- 9:30pm
September 11th 3:00pm-6:00pm
September 15th 6:30pm-9:30pm

WHERE:
The Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Road, Nanaimo

WHO:
Anyone who is 12 years and older likes to sing, dance and act and is
able to commit to the performance dates of
December 18th-21st and
December 26th-31st 2010

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL WENDY AT
HM:250 245 3262 CELL: 250 668 3262

Terrace Little Theatre
play reading on Wednesday, September 8th at 7 pm
"Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling
in the Green Room at the McColl Playhouse.
This will be a pre-casting read through for the season opener,
and everyone is welcome to join.

Stage 43 Auditions
Charley's Aunt by Brandon Thomas / Directed by Jim Harrison

January 13-22, 2011 @ The Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam

At Oxford University in 1892 Victorian England, Charley Wykeman anticipates that his aunt Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez en route from Brazil ("where the nuts come from") will act as chaperone while he and classmate Jack Chesney profess their love for their sweethearts before their overprotective guardian takes them away to Scotland for several months. But what to do when his never before seen aunt announces she will be delayed? Persuade their rugby playing classmate Lord Fancourt Babberly to dress up and masquerade as the Aunt of course. What could possibly go wrong? (Especially when the real aunt shows up un expectedly). This high energy timeless classic farce continues to delight audiences.

The cast
Jack Chesney - Oxford student mid 20's
Charley Wykeham - Oxford student mid 20's
Lord Fancourt Babberly - Oxford student mid 20's (ability to play some piano an asset but not essential)
Brassett- Jack's butler - 45-55
Colonel Sir Francis Chesney - Jack's Father, ex British army -50's
Stephen Spettigue -lawyer and guardian to Amy and Kitty -50's
Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez -Charley's Aunt - 50's
Amy Spettigue- mid 20's object of Charley's affections
Kitty Verdun- mid 20's object of Jack's affections
Ella Delahay- ward of Donna Lucia- early 20's

[actors need not necessarily fit the ages above but must be able to "play" those ages]

When?
Sunday, Sept 12, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday, Sept 15, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Call backs by invitation: TBA

Where?
The Rehearsal Hall (backstage entrance) @ Evergreen Cultural Centre
1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

This will be a cold read from the script but feel free to bring a prepared monologue. Please bring resume and headshot if you have one. This is a non-Equity production. Standard British RP accents required. We will have a British dialog coach as part of the production team.

Rehearsals are currently planned for Tues and Thurs evenings and Sunday afternoons

Stage 43 is a registered, non-profit community theatre group that has been performing in the Tri-Cities since 1983.

Exciting news from Courtenay Little Theatre. . .

CLT has invited Ruth Nichol, by permission Actors' Equity to direct, stage, and co-ordinate the music for our Christmas panto, ALADDIN. Ruth is well-known for her acting credits, she is a musical theatre archivist, holds the Jessie Richarson Award, and is in the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame & Starwalk. Check the CLT website for full bio. Want an opportunity to work with this multi-talented professional? Mark your calendars now for:

AUDITIONS (Adults & Teens) – Wanted actors, singers, and dancers.

ALADDIN (a panto by Stuart Ardern, Lazybee Scripts)
Sept. 10 @ 7:00 p.m. Continuing Sept. 11 & 12
at CLT Space, 1625 McPhee Ave (behind Jet FM Radio)

Check CLT website for: audition info, character list, and Ruth Nichol's bio.
Rehearsals begin Sun. Oct. 24^th
Production dates: Dec. 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2010.
www.courtenaylittletheatre.com

The second round of auditions for "Curtains" will take place on Sunday September 12 at the Mercury Theatre, Brae Rd, Duncan, starting at 1:00 p.m.

This is an audition for all chorus members plus speaking rôles and ensemble parts for men.

Chorus members must be able to dance with energy as well as sing.

Those auditioning for the chorus and ensemble parts should prepare a song of their choice.
They need to contact Rykie (pronounced RAY kee) Avenant, our accompanist, to go over their song, as soon as possible. This is expected to take about 10 minutes per person.
Her email is rykie@shaw.ca

The following are characters which have yet to be cast:
Niki Harris - soprano, 20s-early 30s
Sidney Bernstein
Daryl Grady
Johnny Harmon -sings
Oscar Shapiro - sings
Randy Dexter - sings in ensembles
Harv Fremont - sings in ensembles
Detective O'Farrell

Anyone auditioning for singing/ensemble rôles will be expected to prepare a song with Rykie.

For more details go to our website www.cowichanmusicalsociety.bc.ca or www.malacat.ca and click on Current Show.

See you at the auditions,
Cheers,
Marion 743-3137

Audition Call for Spirit Level presented by Metro Theatre

SPIRIT LEVEL, an American comedy by Pam Valentine

Directed by Don Briard
Runs at Metro Theatre Nov 6 – Dec 4, 2010, Thur - Saturdays with two 2pm Sunday Matinees (Nov 14 and 28th).

Jack, a well known writer of mysteries, and his wife Susie were drowned in a boating accident. They are haunting their cottage in England, which they left to Susie’s Australian niece, and have driven off all possible renters.

Mark Webster brings the Willis couple around. He is aware of the haunting activities, but only indirectly hints at the fact, telling the Willises that they will have to pay the full lease if they find the home for any non-physical reason “unsuitable”.

Characters (various ages: teens – 50s):

Jack and Susie Cameron, husband and wife, both in their forties—she younger, both sophisticated
Felicity (Flic) and Simon Willis, husband and wife, both in their 20’s—keen and sweet
Mark Webster, an estate agent, in his 50s—a bit pompous and “old school tie”—even though he never went to the “old school”
Marcia Bradshaw, Flic’s mother, a very class conscious widow in her 50s
Guardian Angel, a woman of indeterminate age, but best late 40’s +

Auditions:

Sunday September 12, 2010 2PM
Monday September 13, 2010 7PM
Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver (at the foot of the Arthur Laing Bridge... the bridge out to the airport)

Callbacks Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7pm. Auditionees will be notified by someone from the Production team, based on the auditions September 12 and 13th whether they will be needed for a callback audition.

NOTE Cold readings. This is a non-Equity production. Auditions on both days DO NOT require an appointment. Come down to the theatre where you will be asked to fill out an audition form. The director will have you do a cold reading from the script and may have you read for different roles. DO NOT send digital headshots or resumes. Bring a printed hardcopy headshot to the audition which can be turned in with your audition form. Thank you!

For questions not answered please contact the director, Don Briard (dbriard@telus.net) in writing AFTER September 1st.

Aboriginal Arts: Audition Tour Comes to Vancouver

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, Aboriginal Arts at The Banff Centre will be coming to Vancouver in the search for musicians, singers, dancers, and actors to join our vibrant community of artists. This is your chance to audition for one of the Centre’s exceptional programs in dance, music, and theatre, and develop your artistic abilities in the heart of Blackfoot Territory in the Canadian Rockies. All Canadian and international Indigenous artists are encouraged to audition.

Vancouver audition details:

Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street, Marcuse Studio) For details on what to prepare and what to bring, visit the audition tour website, or call Chrystal at 1.877.613.6725.

Please note: Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent and 18 years of age or over.

Artists who are not able to audition in person may submit a five- to eight-minute video (CD or DVD format) with their registration form. For more information, go to our website

For more Information please contact:
1-403-762-6180 or arts_info@banffcentre.ca
www.banffcentre.ca/Aboriginal_Arts

ECHO Players

Auditions: Lettice and Lovage

Auditions on Saturday Sept. 18^th, 1:00pm and Tuesday Sept. 21^st, 6:30 pm 2010.

Location: The Village Theatre, 110 West 2^nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach.

CONTACT: Sue Murguly – 250-738-0171 or e-mail smurguly@telus.net

AUDITION FORMAT

One monologue provided by the director. These can be picked up prior to audition. Cold reads from the script. Improvisation work (Please wear loose clothing that allows freedom of movement.) Bring your calendar and be prepared to list all conflicts

IMPORTANT DATES:

Lettice and Lovage opens March 31^st and continues through April 17^th , 2010. Performances are Wed-Sat at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM Sun matinees.

ABOUT THE PLAY

Lettice and Loveage by Peter Shaffer - Directed by Sue Murguly

What happens when an eccentric tour guide is assigned to the dullest house in England? After watching her groups dwindle with boredom, she begins to elaborate. As she adds wildly dramatic tales of murder and intrigue, she begins to receive ovations from her increasing audiences. Her success is cut short when the formidable head of the Historic Tours shows up.

ROLES

Lettice Douffet: Age 40-60. Theatrical, eccentric, a gifted orator with an impeccable command of language and knowledge of history.

Lotte Schoen: Age 40-60. A by-the-book bureaucrat who works in the personnel office of the Preservation Trust in London. Strict, smart, intimidating but with a romantic past.

Miss Framer: Age 20s-60s. Ms. Schoen's mousy secretary.

Mr. Bardolf: Age 40s-60s. A lawyer, professional and proper, who is surprisingly able to cut loose when the need arises.

Surly Man & Other Visitors: Various ages. Different characters on the tour of the English Manor. Same group of actors play different groups of tourists in 4 scenes. Requires the ability to come up with 4 distinct characters, with good reactions and ad libs that contribute to the scenes. Any age, ethnicity or type encouraged to audition