AUDITION NOTICE

Manitoba Theatre for Young People is in search of adult actors for:

SNOW WHITE
By Greg Banks
Directed by Stephen Colella

Part of our 2023/2024 Season

Contract 1: Mainstage

• Rehearsals begin: September 18, 2023
• Preview: October 12, 2023
• Opens: October 13, 2023
• Closes: October 25, 2023
• Possible extension: October 26-29, 2023

Contract 2: Provincial Tour

• Tour rehearsals begin: February 5, 2024
• Tour begins: February 20, 2024
• Tour hiatus: March 25-31, 2024
• Tour resumes: April 1, 2024
• Tour ends: May 5, 2024
• Possible extension: May 6-12, 2024

AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS: June 8 and 9, 2023

Audition Process:

1. Please submit an expression of interest to [email protected] by May 28, 2023. Auditions will be held in person. Those unable to attend in person may request a video submission. Please indicate any availability restrictions for the audition dates listed.
2. Please indicate in your submission if you are available for the mainstage production, the tour, or both.
3. Audition Sides will be posted on this page (https://mtyp.ca/about/opportunities/) by May 18, 2023
4. Video auditions must be received until 9:00 a.m. CDT June 7, 2023

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Snow White: Snow White has a story to tell. Everyone else thinks they know that story, but their version isn’t really the truth. Independent, curious, trusting, innocent, Snow White has a heart as pure as snow.

Four: An initially reluctant storyteller with Snow White, Four is tasked with playing a tremendous variety of roles when the other six compatriots/co-storytellers fail to arrive. Quick-thinking, caring, good-humoured; Four also wants to set the record straight about their story.

Sides for Auditions

FOUR – SIDES

FOUR & SNOW WHITE – CALL BACKS SIDES

SNOW WHITE – SIDES 1

SNOW WHITE – SIDES 2

Auditions will be by appointment only. Successful applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition time. Applicants will be asked to prepare sides.

To download a PDF of this audition notice, click here.

MTYP aspires to be a theatre where children and youth always see themselves reflected, whether it is on our stage, in our classrooms or in any of the spaces where our artistic and administrative activities take place.  Accordingly, equity, diversity and inclusion are factored into all decisions at MTYP.  We welcome artistic submissions from people of all identities, ethnicities and abilities and encourage everyone to seek out employment or volunteer opportunities at MTYP when available.

Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls.
CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. 

AUDITION NOTICE

Manitoba Theatre for Young People is in search of adult actors for:

NARNIA
By Bad Hats Theatre
Based on the books by C.S Lewis
Adapted & Directed by Fiona Sauder
Dramaturgy by Associate Director Matt Pilipiak
Music & Lyrics by Landon Doak

Part of our 2023/2024 Season

• Rehearsals begin: November 3, 2023
• Preview: November 30, 2023
• Opens: December 1, 2023
• Closes: December 24, 2023
• Possible extension: December 25-31, 2023

AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS: May 31, June 1, and June 2, 2023

Audition Process:

1. Please submit an expression of interest to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. CDT May 16, 2023. Auditions will be held in person. Those unable to attend in person may request a video submission. Please indicate the character(s) you are interested in auditioning for and any availability restrictions for the audition dates listed.
2. Audition materials will be posted on this page (https://mtyp.ca/about/opportunities/) by May 17, 2023
3. Exact audition requirements will be sent to selected applicants with an audition date and time.
4. Video auditions must be received by 9:00 a.m. CDT May 30, 2023

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Track 1: (Professor/Aslan) The Professor is the caregiver of the Pevensie children and the conjurer of the story. Kind, whimsical, mischievous, and deeply curious about the world. A uniquely special person who has lived a very full life. They serve as the narrator, illuminating the Pevensies’ journey for the audience. The Professor also transforms into Aslan, a lion – ruler of Narnia.

Track 2: (Lucy/Ensemble) Youngest of the Pevensie children. Lucy believes in everything: in people, in magic, in the potential for good in any circumstance. Unfailingly earnest, kind, and playful.

Track 3: (Edmund/Ensemble) Second youngest of the Pevensie children. A true middle child who feels unseen by their siblings, leading them to act out in selfish ways. Wants more than anything to be seen as special.

Track 4: (Susan/Ensemble) Second eldest of the Pevensie children. Susan has become the leader of the group, cautiously protecting their siblings from the dangers of the world. Susan is smart, brave, and good with a sword.

Track 5: (Peter/Ensemble) Eldest of the Pevensie children. A deeply gentle person with a clever curiosity for nature and plants. Peter approaches everything with the hope to heal it, or to make it better.

Track 6: (The Witch/Ensemble) An incredibly powerful sorceress who has bewitched all of Narnia into a Winter that has lasted decades. The Witch has a nimble intelligence developed from years of protecting the status quo. She represents the cost of giving in to our darkest fears.

Track 7: (Trumpkin/Reepicheep/Ensemble) Trumpkin, a dwarf, is the Witch’s dutiful servant. They are long winded and obedient. Reepicheep, a mouse, is Aslan’s friend and sergeant of their army. Intensely proud and loyal, would lay down their life to defend their ruler.

Track 8: (Mr. Beaver/Ensemble) Husband to Mr. B, Beaver is a devout believer in Aslan’s power to overthrow the Witch. Beaver dreams endlessly about Spring returning. Excitable and naively brave, Beaver is a true ally to the Pevensie children, he is the beating heart of hope in the story.

Track 9: (Mr. B/Mr. Tumnus/Ensemble) Mr. B is the husband of Mr. Beaver. Cautiously optimistic, kind but practical – loves a dinner party. Mr. Tumnus is a fawn who dreams secretly of Summers but has abandoned hope in order to survive. Tumnus works undercover for the Witch. He is full of heart, if a little frenetic.

Sides for Auditions

1 – PROFESSOR SIDES

2 – LUCY SIDES

3- EDMUND SIDES

4- SUSAN SIDES

5- PETER SIDES

6 – WITCH SIDES

7 – TRUMPKIN _ REEPICHEEP SIDES

8 – BEAVER SIDES

9 – TUMNUS _ MR. B SIDES

We’re looking for actor-musicians. We specifically encourage folks with proficiency in guitar, piano, bass, violin, trumpet and percussion to apply. Those who play an instrument listed may be asked to bring their instrument with them to the audition with 30 seconds of prepared music. All roles require performers with strong vocal technique and comedic timing. Physical theatre experience is a plus.

Please note: We encourage submissions from artists of any background. Though some character descriptions use specific gendered pronouns, we are excited to imagine artists of any gender for these roles. We will tailor the identity of these characters to the performers who embody them. Vocal Ranges per track are not set in stone. Keys of songs and vocal placement are up for adjustment as we bring on new cast members.

Auditions will be by appointment only. Successful applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition time.

To download a PDF version of the audition notice, click here.

MTYP aspires to be a theatre where children and youth always see themselves reflected, whether it is on our stage, in our classrooms or in any of the spaces where our artistic and administrative activities take place.  Accordingly, equity, diversity and inclusion are factored into all decisions at MTYP.  We welcome artistic submissions from people of all identities, ethnicities and abilities and encourage everyone to seek out employment or volunteer opportunities at MTYP when available.

Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls.
CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. 

CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS

Do you have experience teaching young people? Do you have a background in theatre? If so, Manitoba Theatre for Young People wants to hear from you.

The Theatre School at MTYP, located on Treaty 1 Territory at the Forks, Winnipeg is Canada’s largest drama training centre for students 18 and under. Along with our Outreach Program, we serve over 5,000 students each year offering courses, workshops, and pre-professional training. As part of our mission, we offer educational opportunities for children and youth 12 months to 18 years of age in Creative Drama, Acting, Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Production, Film, Animation, Improv, and much more. We are always looking to include more talented artist educators in our internal directory of Instructors, and currently have a particular interest in doing so in support of our 2023 Summer Camps (July and August) and Fall sessions (commencing September/October). Descriptions of our programs can be found here: www.mtyp.ca/theatre-school.

Instructors are engaged by MTYP as independent contractors, on a session by session basis, assigned to specific courses and/or camps. Orientation and ongoing support are provided to all who work within our educational programs.

If you have the background and skills that you believe would make you successful as part of our team, please send us your résumé, plus a cover letter telling us (1) more about yourself (2) your preferred genre of theatre (3) age groups you like to work with and (4) why you would be a good fit as an Instructor with MTYP. Submissions should be sent to Vern Thiessen, MTYP School Director, at [email protected].

Please note that all contracted engagements are contingent upon a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

MTYP aspires to be a theatre where children and youth always see themselves reflected, whether it is on our stage, in our classrooms or in any of the spaces where our artistic and administrative activities take place. Accordingly, equity, diversity and inclusion are factored into all decisions at MTYP. We welcome submissions from people of all identities, ethnicities and abilities and encourage everyone to seek out employment or volunteer opportunities at MTYP when available. MTYP welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.