Elmira Theatre Company Inc.: AUDITIONS

Office Hours

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:25:43 GMT

Auditions for ETC's first show of the 2008-9 Season!

May 5 and 6 @ 7 pm

at the theatre

"Office Hours"

By Norm Foster Directed by Sue Jennings

The Story: "Office Hours" is a series of individual sketches that take place in various offices in a big city on Friday afternoon. Each sketch works independently from the others but they all loosely link together through various props and gags. It's a funny, quick moving, rather satirical play. Strong comedic timing is essential to the play's success.

Casting Reguirements: Flexible but approx. 10 actors needed: 5 women and 5 men.

The Director is looking for a variety of ages from 20's to 60's with creativity, flexivility and willingness to work hard and have fun! Some actors will be required to play more then one role. No experience necessary, new faces are always welcome at ETC!

Audition Format: Reading from the script and some improvisation.

Show Dates: Sept. 10 - 21/08

Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursdaay evening through May and June, taking a break in July and re-starting following the August long weekend, again only rehearsing on Tues. and Thurs. nights, (no weekends!) Due to the sketch-like nature of the play, not alll actors will be required at all rehearsals. There's lots of room for flexibility and working around vacation schedules.

Crew Requirements: Anyone interested in working backstage on this show should also attend one of the audition dates and let SM Rose Hoy know what you're interested in. No experience necessary. Sound, lights, props, set construction and decor - we will train you for the job! Learn a new skill and have a great time doing it!

Mugworts Bane - AUDITIONS

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:29:09 GMT

Mugworts Bane

local playwright:

Paddy Gillard-Bentley

Directed by

Tracey Kenyon

Date: Saturday, January 26

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Elmira Theatre company, 76 Howard Ave., Elmira

Cast Requirements: Students of all ages welcome!

No prep necessary. Group audition.

Rehearsals: TBA

Productions Dates: To be presented throughout the day at the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, April 5, at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00

For more information, contact producer Bev Dietrich, 669-5257 or dietrich@golden.net

Maggie's Getting Married - AUDITIONS

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:56:53 GMT

Maggie's Getting Married

Norm Foster

Directed by

Mike Grant

Dates: Jan. 14 & 15

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Elmira Theatre company, 76 Howard Ave., Elmira

Cast Requirements: 3 men 3 women

No preparation required, ETC traditionally does cold readings in groups. Just show up at the audition.

Rehearsals: TBA

Productions Dates: April 25-27, May 1-4 and 8-10

The Story: While the rehearsal party takes place in the living room, Maggie’s family copes with the night before wedding jitters in the kitchen. Maggie is nervous, her fiancée is missing, Dad is feeling sentimental about losing his little girl,

Mom is feeling pressured to have everything go perfectly, the sister’s boyfriend is trying to sneak a smoke on the back deck and the sister is trying to figure out whether or not she’s slept with the groom before.

Ages quite flexible. Listed are script descriptions but director Mike Grant says he can swing 5 plus years up or down depending on who comes to auditions.

Maggie; 29. The bride. She is getting married tomorrow. She is sweet, smart and slightly insecure.

Wanda: 32. Maggie’s older sister. She sells real estate and has much more experience with men than her sister.

Cass: early 50’s. Maggie’s mother is a no-nonsense woman, determined to make this night perfect for everyone.

Tom: 56. Maggie’s deadpan father who works as a dentist but has bigger dreams. He is going through a midlife crisis.

Axel: 37. Wanda’s latest boyfriend. He’s a wacked out actor with a real fear of women.

Russell: 35. The groom. Also in real estate. Somewhat of a social misfit as he tries too hard to make people like him.

Ten Time Two

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:40:10 GMT

Auditions for Ten Times Two

By David Belke

Directed by Deb Deckert

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7:00 PM and Saturday, Nov. 17 10:00 AM

The Story – Beginning in 1399 two immortals, known as "The Host" and Ephraim, agree to a wager. Ephraim must seduce the serving wench Constance into saying she loves him. Fate intervenes and the bet continues as the reincarnated Constance returns to the same location but in a different personality every 75 years. This is a whirlwind romantic romp through ten centuries, a tour de farce for the actors and the costume crew!

Cast Requirements: 2 men, 1 woman

EPHRAIM - an immortal, an evil-doer with great charisma, he thinks he’s God’s gift to women.

THE HOST, a supernatural observer and manipulator, quick witted and charming

***The female characters are all played by the same actor; will need to sing and do accents; CONSTANCE (1399) an Irish serving girl; LADY ELEANORE Penfield (1475) an English lady in waiting; POLLY (1550) a Cockney swineherd; SISTER FRANCESCA de la Cruz (1625) a Spanish nun; BETSY Parsons (1700) a young woman of London; SIMONE De Longchamps (1775) a French spy; CATHERINE Ballantyne-Bell (1850) a Scotswoman visiting London; PRU Grevney (1925) an American socialite; WOMAN (2000) a businesswoman; CONSTANCE (2075) a historical interpreter and museum curator

Crew Requirements:

Please contact SM Bev Dietrich (669-5257 or dietrich@golden.net) if you’d like to be part of this demanding show. Although the cast is small, the crew will be an integral part of the show as scene changes and costume changes must be choreographed – these will be the fastest changes you’ve ever done!

Show Dates: Feb 1-3, 8-10, 15-16. Rehearsal: TBA

NB -> This is our "IN" Festival entry for the WODL competition in March.

***If you audition or crew for this show it is with the understanding that you are committed to present the show in Chatham in March, if we are chosen to compete in the Festival.

If the show wins at this level it’s on to the Theatre Ontario competition during the 2-4 weekend in May, this year to be held in North Bay.

-> If you already know you’re going to be away - like Cuba in March or camping "May two-four" weekend - this is not the show for you.

The Odd Couple

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:08:53 GMT

Cast of The Odd Couple

Director Joe Brenner is pleased to announce the cast of Neil Simons's 'The Odd Couple'*, our fall dinner theatre production.

Oscar the slob: Tom Bolton

Felix the fastidious: Gord Cameron

Murray: Gary Seibert

Roy: Paul Duncan

Speed: Mike Grant

Vinnie: Patrick Hoy

and

Cecily and Gwendolyn, the Pigeon sisters: Kathy Paul and Michelle Kreutzer

Come out and see this veteran cast in an absolutely hilarious production: starting Nov. 9, running through to Nov. 24.

*With special permission by Samuel French

The Odd Couple

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:41:18 GMT

The Odd Couple

by Neil Simon*

Directed by Joe Brenner

Auditions will be held:

7:00 P. M. onTues., Mon., Aug. 27 & Wed. Aug. 29/07

at the Theatre, 76 Howard Ave., ELMIRA, ON

Cast Requirements:

6 men - Oscar, Felix and their 4 card playing buddies.

2 women - Cecily and Gwendolyn, the Pigeon sisters.

As always, lots of Crew positions available. Come and join the fun backstage where the real show takes place!

*with special permission from Samuel French

Cast of Standoff at the Lucky Fork

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:33:44 GMT

Rookie Director Tracey Ecclestone is pleased to announce the cast & crew for the Mini-fest production "Standoff at the Lucky Fork."

Henrietta, owner of the Lucky Fork - Lauren Snyder

Paul, a travelling salesman - Tracy Leighton

Betty, the sheriff - Gail Wareing

Terry, a C.E.O. - Lindsay Eitzen

Janice & Walter, a newly married couple - Jacqueline Godbout & Caleb Fahey

S.M. - Bev Dietrich

Props - Deb Deckert

Tech - Joe Brenner

Cast of Remains In The Family

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:17:18 GMT

Remains In The Family

Cast!

Auditions were great and here's the result:

Bobby Raven - Michael Hoy

Buck Raven - Rick Ryan

Sally Raven - Kathy Fahey

Myrna Geisel - Marilyn Dufresne

Addison Geisel - Brina Otto

Roger Geisel - Jared Wilson

Benny Geisel - Adrian Eitzen

Enid Geisel - Danielle Deckert

Alvie Geisel - Mark Dakin

Grace Geisel - Cathy Reid-Wilson

Ruby Winslow - Veronica Barton

Georgie Adams - Tracy Leighton

Jake Brady - Steve Robinson

Isobel MacIntosh - Jocelyne Proulx

Breadman - Werner Eitzen

Congratulations to all. It's going to be a fun production and we can't wait to see you on stage in Sept.!

Mini-fest Audions

Sat, 05 May 2007 04:10:17 GMT

Each year, the Western Ontario Drama League hosts two festivals: a week long event in March and a one-act festival on a weekend in July, known as mini-fest. Only six theatre groups are chosen to participate in mini-fest and the Elmira Theatre Company is one of the lucky companies selected for 2007!

This is a unique One-Act Festival where everyone presents the same play!

This year, the play is :

Standoff at the

Lucky Fork

David Victor

Directed by

Tracey Ecclestone

It's the story of 5 strangers stranded at the Lucky Fork diner in a driving snowstrom, during which, a sheriff interrogates all ot the suspects in the murder of a wealthy recluse.

There are 6 different endings for this play and each group's ending is one drawn from a hat!

Every presentation is unique and no one knows what the ending will bring.

The Cast includes 6 characters, with some roles suitable for either/or male andfemale.

The intent of Mini-fest is to encourage new actors, directors and techies to use their skills without

the pressure of a full length production.

This is your chance for a great experience and fun time, so, come out to:

AUDITIONS: June 10 & 11/07 at 7:00 P.M.

at the Elmira Theatre Company

76 Howard Ave.,

ELMIRA, ON

(Mini-Fest presented July 27 & 28/07 at the Thistle Theatre, EMBRO, ON)

Remains in the Family Auditions

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:31:27 GMT

AUDITIONS

for

Remains in the Family

By Ron Eagle

June 4, 5, 6/07 7:00 PM

Elmira Theatre Company, 76 Howard Ave., Elmira

Show to be performed Sept.12-16 and 21-23/07

The Story: Windsor, Ontario, 1942

Buck Raven, an MP with the Canadian military has been transferred to Windsor on border patrol. His wife, Sally, and their youngest son, Bobby, leave Preston and move back in with her parents and siblings in order to be closer to Buck.

Sally’s two married sisters have also moved back home while their husbands are overseas. A handsome boarder who lives with the family quickly becomes a disruptive element in the Raven marriage. With so many different personalities crammed under one small roof, Sally eventually suffers a temporary breakdown. Will she begin a new life with another man or try to repair her marriage and regain her young son’s respect?

Cast Requirements: 7 women, 5 men, 3 boys

Sally Raven - eldest Geisel Daughter, wife of Buck, pretty, but spoiled and a bit high strung: early 30's

Bobby Raven - youngest son of Sally and Buck, about 5 years old.

Myrna Geisel - mother of the Geisel family, she is the glue that holds the family together: mid to late 40's

s. Addisson Geisel - father and head of the Geisel family. Working night for the war effort and trying to sleep in a houseful of pople has left him exhausted: 50's

AdRoger Geisel - youngest son in the Geisel family: about 10

Benny Geisel - 2nd youngest son in the Geisel family: about 12

t 1RRuby Winslow - married daugher of Myrna & Addison, she has moved back home while her husband is away at war: late 20's

Georgie Adams - another married daughter of Myrna and Addison, also moved back home while her husband is away: mid 20's

Enid Geisel - another daughter of Myrna and Addison, determined to marry someone her parents do not approve of: early 20's

Jake Brady - a boarder in the Geisel home, handsome and quite a temptation to a houseful of young women: 30's

Alvie Geisel - married Geisel son: mid-30's

Grace Geisel - wife of Alvie, daughter-in-law to Myrna and Addison: mid-30's

Isobel MacIntosh - neighbour of the Geisel family, friend and confidant of Myrna: 50's

BBreadman - makes daily deliveries of baked good and gossip: 40 - 50's

For more information about the show, Remains in the Family,

contact director Ron Eagle, 519-669-8972

Angels In Love Cast

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:44:44 GMT

The search for the perfect cast is always a difficult one, for any director. Finally, the last actor has been found to complete casting for Angels In Love and here's the result!

Benton - Gail Wareing-Tonnizzo

Cedric - Brad Finch

Dearest - Lauren Stoveld

Dorincourt - Paul Bell

Eustace - Gord Grose

Furse - Bob Leighton

Lettice - Tracy Leighton

Pomeroy - Andy Wasylycia

Violet - Deborah Franklin

Maple Syrup Production

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:41:09 GMT

ELMIRA THEATRE COMPANY

AUDITIONS

FOR

The Black Light Show

SATURDAY, FEB. 3/07, 10:00 AM

Young actors, ages 10 and up, are invited to be a part of this enchanting production

Students will learn about the magic of the black light performance style as they manipulate colourful puppets that ‘float’ across the stage accompanied by delightful music.

Rehearsals will be every Saturday, 10:00 - 12:00 from Feb. 3 to Mar. 31/07.

Families must make the commitment to be at every rehearsal in order to be a part of this show.

Performances will take place throughout the day during the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, Sat., March 31/07.

THE FOURSOME CAST

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:46:32 GMT

Director Sue Jennings has completed the agonizing task of casting The Foursome after auditions Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Community theatre often has a hard time attracting sufficient men to auditions. The Foursome was supposed to be a casting challenge because of an all male cast. Not this time! Auditions brought out many qualified men and Sue has said, "I could easily have cast the show twice."

The roles and actors facing hard, but enjoyable, work for the next 4 months are:

Rick - Gord Cameron

Ted - Kenny Harkes

Donnie - Gord Grose

Cameron - Joe Brenner

Autumn Blooming Cast

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 14:03:31 GMT

Auditions for our Mini-festival entry this year, Autumn Blooming, have been held and, due to an insufficient turnout of men of the proper age group, male parts have been filled by women.

Thankfully, the format of Mini-festival allows for an amazingly broad scope of interpretation of the one-act play being presented. Our Director, Gail Tonizzo-Waring will have a ton of fun using her creativity in this one!

The Cast is:

Mrs. Spiller - Carol Lewis

Janet - Crystal Luckhardt

Robert - Tracey Eccleston

Skelton - Kathy Fahey

Geraldine - Danielle Deckert

Miss Purdy - Liz Dent

Thanks to all who auditioned.