Theatre Georgian Bay is delighted to invite Simcoe and Grey/Bruce County actors to audition for our summer 2024 production of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy!  We are very interested in meeting local actors who are interested in our company!  

For this production, we are seeking actors to fill two types of roles:

1. Several larger roles which require experienced actors.  Actors playing these larger roles will be paid via a revenue-share system.

AND

2. Roles in an ensemble of townspeople.  These ensemble roles are volunteer and can provide a learning opportunity for community actors to work in a professional setting (while having a heck of a lotta fun!)

Larger roles to be cast:

Hero – female (16 to 30 years old)

Leonato – male or female (30 to- 70 years old)

Margaret/Antonio (merged part) – male or female ( 30 to 70 years old)

Claudio – male (18 to 30 years old)

Don Pedro – male (30 to 70 years old)

Balthasar* – male or female (18 to 60 years older)
*Proficiency in singing and guitar playing would be an asset.

Dogberry and Don John – male or female (20 to 70 years old)

Borachio – male (18 to 70 years old)

• All actors may double in other smaller roles.

• Please note that the roles of Beatrice and Bendick have already been cast.

Performances: 

• Performances will be held at the Shipyards Amphitheatre & Greenspace, located in Collingwood (at the foot of Maple Street.)

• All cast members must be available for all performances:

Performance Dates: 

Thursday, July 25, 6pm
Friday, July 26, 6pm
Saturday, July 27, 2pm & 6pm
Sunday, July 28, 2pm & 6pm
Monday, July 29, 6pm
Thursday, Aug. 1, 6pm
Friday, Aug. 2, 6pm
(no performance Saturday, Aug. 3)
Sunday, Aug. 4, 2pm & 6pm
Monday, Aug. 5, 6pm

Rehearsals: 

Tuesday, July 2nd to Tuesday, July 23rd
Monday to Friday, 12:30 to 9:00pm

• Rehearsals will take place mainly at the Collingwood Curling Club and the Shipyards Amphitheatre.

• Rehearsal times are deliberately afternoon/evening to allow people with ‘day jobs’ to participate ☺

Please note: 

• All actors also act as crew for the show, assembling and striking the set at each performance.

• TGB cannot offer living accommodations for actors who don’t either live in or have a place to stay within commuting distance to Collingwood.

• Not all cast members will be called for all rehearsals.
  

Auditions:

• Auditions will be by appointment only and will be held on Sunday, Feb. 25th from noon to 4pm.

• Auditions will be held at Active Arts Studio (located above the Superstore in Wasaga Beach). 25  45th St. S., 2nd floor - enter through the store exit doors and go past the cash up the stairs or take the elevator.

• Please prepare a short speech for the audition.  If you are interested in a larger role, please have it be from Shakespeare or another pre-20th-century work.

If you are unable to audition in-person, a self tape may be submitted by 4pm on the 25th.

To book an audition or if you have questions please email TheatreGeorgianBay@Gmail.com.  

(Feel free to contact director Candy Pryce directly at 705-828-3311 if you prefer to chat!)