Upcoming Auditions:
Merrickville Festival of the Arts July 11th and 12th
Auditions will take place upstairs in the Green Room at the Merrickville Community Centre 106 Read St, on May 22 at 7pm and May 24 at 6 p.m.
Come audition for:
The Great Canadian Gothic Novel, a witty 10 minute comedy by our very own Janet Rice (Beatrice in Siberian Summer) that blurs the line between author and imagination.
Directed by Heddy Sorour.
The play features three roles:
• Albert, an aspiring novelist – 30 to 80
• Cassiopeia, a strong-willed gothic heroine – 20-45
• D’Arcy, a reluctant romantic hero -20 -45
Looking for young actors under 30 but all are welcome. No preparation is required. Readings from the script will be provided.
AND
Mosquito by Rob Riendeau. A hilarious 10 minute comedy with wit, heart, and one very opinionated insect.
Directed by Heddy Sorour.
Looking to fill:
- Sarah, a psychotherapist; 20 – 45
- Dave, her orthodontist partner; 20-45
- Zoe, a female mosquito having an existential crisis: any age
No preparation is necessary. Cold readings from the script will be provided. Everyone with any experience levels is encouraged to audition.
Come ready for buzzing, banter, and late-night tent philosophy.
Rehearsals begin at the end of May, with performances July 11 and July 12 at the Festival of the Arts.
For more information contact Heddy at 613-314-0953
EODL One Act Play in November
Auditions will be held on May 20 & 21 at the Merrickville Community Center 106 Read St upstairs in the Green Room at 7pm with callbacks on May 24 at 2pm.
If you cannot come on those days but would like to audition contact Helen at hfrommerr@gmail.com
A one act comedy, by Ottawa playwright Guy Newsham, is TNIM’s entry in the 2026 EODL One Act Play festival this November, held in Kanata. Directed by Barry Patrick, this will be the premiere presentation of the play.
The play centres around Tilly’s wedding reception and delves into the dynamics of love, life and relationships, both old and new. New hope, bittersweet memories, secrets revealed…and some delicious desserts all come together along with plenty of laughter at this festive event!
The Characters
Tilly – the new bride….in her twenties
Claire – Tilly’s divorced mother…middle-aged
Jordie – Tilly’s divorced father…middle-aged
Ron – Claire’s new partner…middle-aged
Britney – Jordie’s new partner…late twenties to early thirties
Father Francis – a Catholic priest…any age
Fall Production “It’s a Wonderful Life” the radio play
Auditions to be held on May 27 and May 28, 7pm at the Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read St, upstairs in the Green Room. Callbacks TBD If you cannot make those days but would like to audition, please contact Bronwen McKnight – Director bronwen.mcknight@gmail.com
| Radio Plays are different! Actors cycle to the front of the stage and read their lines into a microphone as the story unfolds. The set is a working Radio Studio. If we get this right the audience can close their eyes and feel they are listening to a 1940’s Radio Play! This is a first for our 50 years of Productions. Production Dates are Nov. 5- Nov. 8 We are auditioning for: -Cast of 15 or so, Men and Women plus 2 Youths to play many characters. Versatility is key, with many voices needed for each actor. -Live Sound Effects Team on Stage- 2 or 3 Creative individuals. …If you’re looking for something different in live theatre, please consider coming out for these auditions. You won’t regret it! |