Current Auditions
The Vancouver Public Library produces this Auditions List to serve the acting and theatre community and promote our drama collection. This list is extensive but not exhaustive and we do not list every audition in Metro Vancouver.
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Shakespeare Sings!
CompanySteel WolfPlaywrightDaniel McLeodProducerDaniel McLeodAudition DatesTBAAudition VenueTBAAudition RequirementsSeeking 4 singer/actors (2 male, 2 female, age range 16-30) to perform short scenes from some of Shakespeare's most popular comedies and tragedies, with a modern twist, and original indie/pop songs. Actors will receive a guaranteed $500 honorarium. First meeting and music rehearsals in late June, or early July after long weekend. Performance rehearsals in August after BC Day long weekend, and September 1-3. Eight shows, estimated to be 1 hour each.
Email CV, including contact info, to dkmcleod@telus.net
Include singing sample or demo reel if you have one.Production DatesSeptember 4 - 14, 2025Production VenueVancouver Fringe Festival, Granville Island, VancouverContactdkmcleod@telus.net
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In Arabia We'd All Be Kings
CompanyBlue i RadioDirectorEmilio SalituroProducerHellal JawhariAudition DatesSaturday May 3rd & Sunday 4th, 2025. From 12PM – 8PMAudition Venue2111 Main Street, Vancouver, BC - The Well StudiosAudition RequirementsSkank Age 40s-60s Male: Complex, Alluring, Disillusioned, Intense A failed actor tuned homeless, crack-addicted Vietnam War veteran. He is crude, unpredictable, and darkly funny. Beneath his rough, filthy exterior, there’s a deep sadness—he has seen too much and lived too hard. Chickie’s Boyfriend
Chickie Age 25-35 Female: Vulnerable, Tough, Optimistic. A street-smart, fast-talking hustler who knows how to navigate the rough edges of the city. She’s sharp, opportunistic, and always looking for the next move to get ahead. She doesn’t trust easily and uses charm, manipulation, and force when necessary to survive. Skank’s Girlfriend
Daisy Age 20-30 Female: Tough, Wounded, Guarded A young woman who has turned to sex work for survival. She wants to believe in love and escape her circumstances, but she’s been burned too many times. She’s emotionally guarded, tough on the outside, but aching for something real. Lenny’s “Ex” Girlfriend
Charlie Age 30-40 Male: Melancholic, Lonely, Regretful, Humorous A simple-minded day bartender, who thinks he’s a Jedi warrior looking for love in the wrong places.
Demerys 20s to play a 17 Female: (Latina or Italian): Resilient, Hardened, Survivor Mrs Reyes is Daughter. An out of control want to be sex worker dealing with out-of-control mood swings.
MRS REYES (Latina Female, 40s-60s): Bitter, Proud, Weary
- A hardened, older woman who has seen the neighborhood change for the worse. She’s tough, bitter, and deeply resentful of the way things have turned out. Demery’s is MotherGREER (Male, 30s-50s): Arrogant, Entitled, Condescending
- A wealthy outsider who represents the gentrification of the city. He doesn’t belong in this world but walks in with an air of entitlement. He looks down on the people around him, seeing them as relics of a past that’s being erased.JAKE (BIPOC Male, 30s): Hopeful, Impulsive, Idealistic
- Owner of the local hangout, inherited from his father. Longing for the chance to leace “this sewer” for a re-invented life in Florida.SAMMY (Male, 50s-60s): Gruff, Alcoholic, Cynical
- An old, dying guilt-ridden drunk who exists somewhere between reality and the afterlife.• Actors of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
• Due to time constraints only actors who are asked to audition will be contacted with the sides.
• Be prepared to participate in cold readings from the script and working with other actors.• Auditions will be conducted during 15-20 minute intervals.
Production DatesNovember 10 - 23, 2025Production VenueWaterfront Theatre, Granville IslandNotesSet in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, during the late 1990s, In Arabia We’d All Be Kings by Stephen Adly Guirgis is a raw and gripping drama about a group of broken souls struggling to survive in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. The play takes place mostly inside and around a seedy bar that serves as a gathering place for characters whose lives have been shaped by poverty, addiction, crime, and shattered dreams. The play is a dark, poetic and brutally honest portrayal of urban decay and the people caught in its grip.
Rehearsal Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm-10pm & Sundays 12pm-4pm. Rehearsals will start July 24th, 2025, and run thru November 1st, 2025. Some additional rehearsal days closer to performance dates TBD. Please be committed to the rehearsal schedule. We will be doing a full run through of the play the week of November 3rd, 2025. Technical rehearsal will be on November 10, 11 & 12 with the dress rehearsal on November 12. Show times & Dates TBA. Show opens November 13th, 2025.
• Callbacks will be conducted on May 10th, 2025. 12pm – 8pm.
• Submit all inquiries via email at casting@blueiradio.comNon-Union
$300 flat rate per role casted.
Our company website is www.blueiradio.com
Submission Deadline is April 20th 2025.
ContactSend Acting Resume & Headshot when submitting for the desired role. Submit to casting@blueiradio.com
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Stand
CompanyStand Theatre ProductionDirectorMamie KakimotoProducerYutaro NarihiraAudition DatesApril 27 12:00pm-3:00pm (Approximately 1 hour)Audition VenueDowntown VancouverAudition Requirements6 actors Age 18 - 70 Gender Open We’re looking for dedicated performers who are open, collaborative, and curious to explore this unique theatrical form.
Production DatesSeptemberProduction VenueFringe Festival (Granville Island)NotesSTAND is an immersive theatre experience where the audience and actors create the story together. The show runs for about 60 minutes, with the audience sitting in a circle. The line between "stage" and "seats"—between fiction and reality - gradually dissolves. It begins with the question: What is a stage? What separates "here" from "there"? Actors weave together personal stories and old folktales, drawing audience members into the story. Eventually, the characters reflect on a grandmother who has passed away and suggest making her favourite food: miso soup. This is where the audiences become participants. Everything is performed in pantomime, but when an actor hands someone an "onion," the audience member instinctively reaches out to take it. Together, they mime chopping, stirring, and serving, and in the end, everyone joins in to say itadakimasu before tasting the invisible soup. You can't see it, but somehow... it feels like you really can taste it. That shared moment - fragile, strange, and beautiful - is the heart of STAND.
Non-Union
Great exposure at the Fringe Festival. This is currently a volunteer project. Compensation will be provided based on ticket sales and funding availability.
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Official selection for the Fringe Festival 2025 !! Due to ongoing decisions from the Fringe organizers, there are still some uncertainties, so we may need to adapt as things progress. As of now, rehearsals are scheduled to begin in August.
ContactPlease email your headshot and resume with the subject line “STAND Audition” To: standtheatreproduction@gmail.com
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A Silly Sort of True
CompanyLangley Little TheatrePlaywrightDawn AdamsonDirectorDawn AdamsonProducerDarcy J KnoppAudition DatesApril 22, 23Audition Requirements- Hedy – female - 20s to 40s. Quirky waitress, takes over the fundraising planning
- Michelle- female - 20s to 40s. Fundraiser coordinator trying to put together a variety show
- Angad - male - 20s to 40s. Patron of the Marzipan Cafe, eager to "Assist" Michelle
- Marie - female 20s to 40s. Accident prone character who features in Michelle's skits
- Sam - male 20s to 40s. Meets Marie and becomes her partner
- Jim- male - 20s to 40s. Plays a jogger who makes a connection with the town's the police officer. (Also plays Jarvis the farm worker)
- Police Officer - female or male - 20s to 40s, meets Jim, they go for coffee and things become intense…
- Bowen - male - 20s to 40s. A Thief that keeps invading the skits in disguise.
- Bronte the fly, actor who forgets his lines, tap dancer,
- Other assorted roles
Production DatesJuly 16 - 27, 2025Production VenueLangley Little TheatreNotesSynopsis:
Michelle and Angad meet at the Marzipan Café and talk about Michelle’s fundraiser. A comedy hour with a variety of skits. The silly skits take on a life of their own and with the help of a quirky waitress take over the fundraiser planning. As the skits become ridiculous, Michelle and Angad just go with it, they are enjoying the “crazy.”This is a volunteer community theatre project. No financial compensation is available. The Playstorm Festival is a two-week event hosted by the Langley Little Theatre. It's goal is to provide an opportunity for amateur playwrights to stage their new work.
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ContactPlease contact playstorm@langleylittletheatre.org to book an audition appointment or for any other inquiries.
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Canadian Content
CompanyLangley Little TheatrePlaywrightDarcy J KnoppDirectorDarcy J KnoppProducerDarcy J KnoppAudition DatesApril 22, 23Audition VenueLangley Little Theatre 4307 200st Langley BCAudition Requirements- Ivan (Male 20-40): Exasperated writer trying to "fix" his script to meet his deadline.
- Reid (Male 20-40): Shallow but ridiculously positive commercial actor and product pitch-man.
- Billie (Female 20-40): Bitter bar server, someone who has long forgotten "service with a smile."
- Ryan (Male 20-40): Mysterious celebrity cameo.
Audition will consist of a cold read of selected scenes from the script.
Production DatesJuly 16 - 27, 2025Production VenueLangley Little TheatreNotesSynopsis: Ivan is struggling against deadline to finish his play commissioned for Canada's 150th birthday celebrations. His first draft was rejected for not being "Canadian" enough. In desperation, he reluctantly accepts advice from his self-absorbed (though well-meaning) actor friend, Reid, and their bitter, under-socialized bar server, Billie. Together and under alcohol-fueled inspiration, the trio wrestle Ivan's script in a desperate and hilarious attempt to discover, what is Canadian Content?
This is a volunteer community theatre production. No financial compensation is available. Playstorm is a two week festival hosted by the Langley Little Theatre in an effort to provide new amateur playwrights an opportunity to stage their new work.
See website
ContactPlease send headshot and acting resume to playstorm@langleylittletheatre.org to book an audition appointment or for any other inquiries.
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Take Down the Letters
CompanyNaked Stage Productions SocietyPlaywrightSue SchleiferDirectorKelly ThompsonProducerKelly ThompsonAudition DatesSaturday, April 26th, 11:00am - 4:pm by appointment onlyAudition VenueNewton Cultural Centre, 13530-72 Ave. SurreyAudition RequirementsLynn: Age early 50's Female - More scientist than artist.
Starshine: Age needs to age from 18-28 over the course of the play Female - A dancer and thinker with a hippy-ish look and a questioning mind.
Production DatesJune 6 - 8, 2025Production VenueNewton Cultural CentreNotesNon-Union
This is a volunteer project
Rehearsals take place weekly on Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 9:15pm from April 29th - June 3rd, tech run 5:30 - 9:30pm June 5th and performances June 6 and 7 at 7:30pm and June 8 at 2:00 pm
All rehearsals and performances take place at Newton Cultural Centre, 13530-72 Ave. Surrey
Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 24, 2025To book an audition or with any questions, please contact the Producer/Director Kelly Thompson at kellyinva@gmail.com. Please include the role you are interested in, your contact information (including cell phone), a recent headshot and acting resume. Any actor who is cast is required to become a member of Naked Stage Productions Society (if not already). Audition spots are limited, so if you are interested, it is best to book as soon as possible.
Play: Finally ready to clean out her late husband’s closet, Lynn discovers a box of letters. She invites her mom to accompany her on the reading journey that takes them to the 70s and his former girlfriend who is searching for her purpose in life. What do the letters reveal and what will Lynn learn about herself and her own relationships?
We are a readers theatre company which means the actors do not need to memorize lines, or blocking.
To learn more about us, please visit: nspsociety.com. For this show we are looking to fill two roles.
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Play Reading Series
CompanyThalia's Tantrums Theatre Co.PlaywrightVariousDirectorTBCProducerMarty Lawton & Justin ClowAudition DatesSelf-tape submissions will be accepted until May 1Audition VenueOnline (Lower Mainland Based)Audition RequirementsMonologue or Scene of your choice - (2 minute max.)
Auditions are open to everyone regardless of background, race, gender, orientation, or ability. We encourage everyone to audition as we will be casting whoever is best for the role.
Production DatesMarch - August 2025Production VenueOnlineNotesThese plays may have strong themes, however no nudity will ever be required.
This is a NON-EQUITY, volunteer production.
Every two weeks we will read, briefly rehearse and perform plays privately online.
We will cast every second Wednesday (Week 1), assign roles (rehearse Wednesday & Thursday - Week 1)
You have a few days to work on the script (as much or as little as you choose)
Then meet back online the following Wednesday (Week 2) for the online performance.Why? For fun, but also to challenge ourselves.
Familiarize yourself with a new script, make acting choices, take direction, and network.
Play reading series begins Wednesday March 12th - Wednesday August 6th.
ContactActors may submit self-tape auditions via file transfer. If interested, please send your headshot, resume and audition tape to thaliastantrumstheatreco@gmail.com
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The Ladies Foursome
CompanyVagabond PlayersPlaywrightNorm FosterDirectorMiles LavkulichProducerDwayne CampbellAudition DatesMay 4 & 5 (7-9pm)Audition VenueThe Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, New WestminsterAudition RequirementsCharacters Required: 4 females – Age range 40-60 years old
- Auditions will be a cold read in person from sides provided.
- Auditions will be on a first come, first served basis.
- Please bring a résumé and head shot to the audition.Production DatesJuly 10 - 27, 2025Production VenueThe Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, New WestminsterNotes- This is a non-equity production. There is no compensation.
- Actors cast are required to become members of Vagabond Players at table read ($20 membership fee).ContactDirector Miles Lavkulich at lavkulich@gmail.com
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Lukomorye or ByBowSea
CompanyPalme TheatrePlaywrightAlexander Sergeyevich PushkinDirectorNadia DobrianskaiaProducerOlga NovakovAudition DatesMay 11Audition VenueRussian Community Centre of VancouverAudition RequirementsAuditions are open to everyone, regardless of background, race, gender, orientation, or ability. We encourage all to audition as we will cast the best person for each role. For script details, email bybowsea@gmail.com.
Production DatesOctober 26, 2025, October 30th 2025Production VenueRussian Community Centre of VancouverNotesCalling all actors with a flair for the mysterious and haunting! Step into a world of dark secrets and ghostly tales in our immersive Halloween production, inspired by the eerie works of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin.
The show begins with a brief interactive experience, filled with historical content about the centre, setting the tone for an unforgettable night of suspense. Then, take the stage and bring to life haunting stories of lost souls, tainted love, and unsettling fates. It’s a thrilling opportunity to explore complex characters and embrace the shadows.
We’re seeking performers who can capture the drama, mystery, and dark beauty of these timeless tales. Whether you’re a seasoned actor or new to the stage, we welcome you to join us in creating a spine-chilling experience for our audience.
Rehearsal Times: Thursday nights & Sunday afternoons at the Russian Community Centre. Rehearsals can be flexible on different nights depending on space availability.This is a volunteer, unpaid production.
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Murdered by Death
CompanyChilliwack Players GuildPlaywrightJonathan LynnDirectorRaymond HattonProducerDebra ArcherAudition DatesMay 25 from 1-4 pm; May 26 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pmAudition VenueChilliwack Players Guild’s GuildhallAudition RequirementsCHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Wadsworth Male – A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.
Yvette Female (French dialect) – A sexy, French Maid, with her own secret aspirations
Miss Scarlet Female – Hollywood glamorous, dry, sarcastic, cynical, D.C. Madam who is more interested in secrets than sex.
Mrs. Peacock Female – The church-going wife of a Senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
Mrs. White Female – A pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.
Colonel Mustard Male – A puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man.
Professor Plum Male – An academic Casanova who tries to woo women with his big brain.
Mr. Green Male – A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He’s a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.
Ensemble Parts:
- The Cook – a gruff individual with a threatening presence. (Alive and Dead.)
- Singing Telegram Girl – a tap dancer with a heart of gold. (Alive and Dead.)
- M. Boddy – a slick, James Bond, film noir type person. (Alive and Dead.)
- The Motorist – a benign player who rings the wrong door- bell. (Alive and Dead.)
- Chief of Police -a cop who helps to save the day.
- Cop 1 – a regular Joe. (Alive and Dead.)
- Cop 2 – backup for the chief.
Production DatesNovember 20-23, 27-30NotesFor more info visit Chilliwack Players Guild's website