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AUDITIONS
AUDITION LOCATION
MIND OVER MATTER.
AUDITION DATES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7th, 2025 from 7:00-9:00 PM
CALLBACK DATE (BY INVITATION ONLY)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9th, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 PM
Knox Presbyterian Church (Preston)
132 Argyle St. North. Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
SHOW SYNOPSIS
Brilliant and solitary, Dr. Silas Merryweather has never been great at making ‘friends.’ But when the famed writer is struck down with a Glioblastoma Brain Tumour in the prime of his life, his devoted assistant, Harriet Jennings, decides it’s high time he do some long-awaited soul-searching.
After signing the recluse author up for ‘Homies for Hospice,’ Frankie-Jean Wallis reluctantly enters their world. At only twelve-and-a-half, Frankie is twice as cynical as Silas, and arrives with her own deep-seated baggage, as well as a frank outlook on life and death that intrigues the ailing man. An unlikely friendship blossoms, as the two pessimists navigate a life that is ending and one that is just beginning.
Described as a ‘comedy about dying,’ Head in the Game is a witty and emotional tale about the beauty of companionship in times of trouble.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO AUDITION?
HEAD IN THE GAME is open to performers ages 12+ years of age.
Penny & Pound Theatre Productions is a safe an inclusive youth and young adult production company with a mission to offer the best in community arts and youth theatre education in the Waterloo Region and beyond. We encourage full participation from performers identifying as members of the IBPOC community and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as performers with disAbilities, and those of all gender identities, social and economic backgrounds and beliefs. We are looking for enthusiastic performers with a keen knack for singing, acting, dancing or all three! No previous experience is necessary. All we ask is that all performers enjoy creative challenges, are hardworking and have a love of the theatrical arts!
WHAT TO PREPARE
Nothing! Auditions for THE RETURN will consist of a cold reading from the script.
IMPORTANT DATES
PERFORMANCE DATES: April 10-13, 2025 at KW Little Theatre
TECH WEEK: April 8-9th, 2025
REHEARSALS: Wednesday evenings from 7:00-10:00 PM and Sunday afternoons from 2:00-5:00 PM
FIRST REHEARSAL: JANUARY 2025 (TBD)
WHAT TO EXPECT
At Penny & Pound, it is our goal to make all performers feel as comfortable and confident as possible during the audition process. Below is a detailed account of what your audition will look like.
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Please arrive at the audition venue 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled audition slot. You will be greeted by a volunteer who will ask that you fill out an audition form and/or a photo release form. They will be welcome to answer any questions you might have about the company or show process. If you are under 18 years of age, please ensure that a parent or guardian arrives with you to fill out the registration form.
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When your audition time comes, you will be asked to enter the audition room where you will be greeted by THE CREATIVE TEAM. This team will consist of THE DIRECTOR, THE STAGE MANAGER, and THE PRODUCER.
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You will be asked to read from the script alongside other auditionees. Every auditionee will be given a chance to read for a number of roles.
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After the audition, you will be welcome to ask THE CREATIVE TEAM any questions you might have about the company, show vision or process.
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In total, all auditions should take less than 30 MINUTES to complete.