New TBA Play by Chloé Hung

Theatre by the Bay is holding auditions for five roles in a new play written by Chloé Hung, and directed by Iain Moggach. The play, soon to be announced, will premiere in September 2024. This production is produced under the DOT Agreement. Both Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome to audition.  

THE COMPANY

TBTB is a professional regional theatre organization focused on the development and production of new plays about the Simcoe County region and empowering local artists.

THE SHOW

Set in a soon-to-be demolished highschool in 2016, five friends return for one last celebration only to discover how much has changed between them, stayed the same, and could have been different.

THE PROCESS

Rehearsals will begin in-person the week of August 12th, running Monday to Friday, until August 30th. Please indicate whether, if supported, you could rehearse in Barrie or Toronto exclusively, or would be amenable to either. We would also love to hear if you would be amenable to a part-time rehearsal schedule. Tech will be held at the Five Points Theatre in Barrie from Oct 31st to Sept 3rd. 

PERFORMANCES 

There will be one (1) preview performance at the Five Points Theatre on September 4th, and twelve (12) regular performances from September 5 to 15th.  

COMPENSATION

Equity members will be contracted under the DOT policy. 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

• KABIR 30 (he/him) Indian-Canadian
• ALLIE 30 (she/her) Chinese-Canadian – confident pianist and singer
• NADINE 30 (she/they) Indigenous from the Beausoleil First Nation
• MAL 30 (he/him) Caucasian-Canadian
• DAPHNE 30 (she/her) Caucasian-Canadian

AUDITIONS 

Initial auditions will take place virtually over Zoom on Saturday June 8th and Sunday, June 9th. Callbacks will be held in-person in Toronto on Monday June 10th and in Barrie Tuesday June 11th. 

HOW TO APPLY:

• To be considered for an audition, please submit ONE (1) PDF file that includes both an updated headshot and resumé, saving the file using your name as the file name (i.e.: Smith.Jane.pdf) 
• Please include which roles you would like to read for.
• Please email submissions to auditions@theatrebythebay.com to the attention of Iain Moggach, Artistic Director. 
• Deadline for submissions: Monday, May 27th, 2024 at 5pm EST.

PLEASE NOTE

• TBTB promotes an environment of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Artists from under-represented communities are encouraged to apply.
• Applying artists should be aware that TBTB also does not tolerate any form of harassment of its employees, clients, volunteers, or any persons visiting or spending time on its premises. 

Artists who have connections to Simcoe County are strongly encouraged to apply.