In-Person Auditions

To be held Thursday May 30-Sunday June 2 5, with at select times below. All auditions are comprised of two parts: an individual singing and monologue audition, and a dance call. Selected  will be invited to callbacks on Saturday June 8, as needed.  

 

Specific dates are:

Thursday, May. 30: 6:00-10:00 pm 

Friday, May 31: 6:00-10:00 pm

Saturday, June 1:  10:00 am-3:00 pm

Sunday, June 2: 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Dance Call 

Saturday June 8: 11-1 (Group 1 Dance & Group 2 Music Callbacks). 2-4  (Group 2 Dance & Group 1 Music Callbacks) 

 

Individual auditions slots are a ten minutes each and must be booked in advance. Please arrive at least 15 minutes in advance.

An audition slot may be requested by clicking HERE

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Prior to the audition, please attach your cv and resume, email current headshot (black/white is fine) and acting resume All questions and inquiries can be emailed to productions@botg.ca

 

Please dress comfortably and familiarize yourself with the play and its characters in advance.

 

For the audition:

Please prepare two contrasting 2-5 minute songs, one Sondheim and one from contemporary repertoire- Those auditioning as ensemble should prepare one, contemporary song. Please bring a copy of your sheet music. 

• You may also be asked to do a cold read of the text.

• For the callbacks, selected actors will be provided with a scene and role to memorize and play in a group setting. 

• Dancers, please bring appropriate clothing and footwear to both the dance call and callback. 

 

Those asked for a callback will be notified a minimum of 24 hours prior to your callback, and no later than Monday June 3rd. 

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​Performances Thursday Oct 17th - Oct 19th

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

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CHARACTERS

ROBERT, the protagonist. A keen observer who appears happy but holds pain in his heart. The only one of his friends still single. Terrified of marriage & fears a lifelong loneliness. Male, 30-35 | Vocal range top: G5/bottom: G3

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SARAH, Harry's hyper critical wife. An avid learner of karate & tends to overeat. Open, accepting, full of love. Female, 30-40 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: A3

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HARRY, Sarah's husband. A recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages. Male, 35-45 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: A3

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SUSAN, a delicate southern belle. Peter's wife & ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert. Female, 30-40 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: A3

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PETER, Susan's husband. The perfect husband & ex-husband. Very liberal in his view of relationships. Male, 30-40 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: B3

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JENNY, quietly manipulative, simultaneously square & wise. Loves David, & will indulge him from time to time. Female, 30-40 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: A3

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DAVID, Jenny's husband. He’s relaxed & always in control. Believes a man should be married & the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return. Male, 30-40 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: B3

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AMY, a frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate. Female, 25-35 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: G3

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PAUL, Amy's fiancé. Mildly clingy, but patient to her neurotic nature. He is fully committed to the idea of marriage & encourages Robert to do the same. Male, 30-40 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: B3

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JOANNE, acerbic, demanding, & blunt. Too old to be part of the young crowd, but not old enough to be part of the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband. Female, 40-50 | Vocal range top: B5/bottom: G3

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LARRY, Joanne's husband. Stoic & centered, but moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife but knows when to put his foot down. Male, 45-55 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: B3

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MARTA, a girlfriend of Robert's. Intensely modern, seeking adventure & excitement in the City. Female, 20-30 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: A3

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KATHY, an old girlfriend of Robert's, now a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet & loving. Female, 25-35 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: A3

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APRIL, a girlfriend of Robert's. A flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy & adorable. Female, 25-35 | Vocal range top: A5/bottom: A3

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ENSEMBLE - Approximately 4 additional ensemble actors to be cast as partygoers, dancers, chorus, & other

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QUESTIONS? productions@botg.ca

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