Audition Notice for Alberta School Touring production of
The Umbrella
Created by Mercedes Batiz-Benet and Judd Palmer
A collaboration between Puente Theatre
and The Old Trout Puppet Workshop
With development support from Quest Theatre
Rehearsal and tour dates: September 24 – November 13th, 2015.
Subject to change.
Roles:
The Man – Male or female. Strong puppetry skills required.
The Umbrella/Storyteller/Shopkeeper/Crow – Male or female. Strong puppetry skills are an
asset.
Audition Date
Monday, May 11th, 2015 . Auditions will take place at our office address as listed
below. Please prepare one monologue, no longer than 2 minutes in length. Candidates will also
be asked to demonstrate puppetry skills. Please note if successful, all performers are required
to set up and strike the set twice a day as well as perform.
Please send resume and photo to:
Email:
[email protected]
Subject: The Umbrella Auditions
Mail:
Quest Theatre
The Umbrella Auditions
Attn: Nikki Loach
Bay 9, 6143 4th Street S.E.
Calgary, AB
T2H 2HP
Deadline for submissions is May 4th, 2015.
Equity and Non-Equity artists may submit. We thank all artists in advance for their interest
however those selected for an interview/audition will be contacted. Please do not call Quest
Theatre.
Quest Theatre is a professional theatre company that serves as a catalyst for creative communication,
co-operation and change. Quest develops and produces theatrical experiences that are relevant and
important to young people. The Quest experience enhances one’s sense of self, engages individuals with
issues in their communities and fosters ongoing connections to the performing arts.
Quest Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres, and operates within the
jurisdiction of the Canadian Theatre Agreement. Equity members cast in any production will be engaged
under an Equity form of contract.
For more information on Quest Theatre, visit www.questtheatre.org