Tag: Shakespeare

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Simon Challenger

Below you will find the Cast of Characters for our upcoming auditions. Click on the character name to download the Audition Side.

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Orlando de Boys, youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys

Oliver de Boys, Orlando’s eldest brother

Adam, servant to Oliver, friend to Orlando

Rosalind, daughter of Duke Senior

Celia, cousin to Rosalind, daughter of Duke Frederick

Touchstone, a court fool

Duke Frederick, the usurper

Charles, a wrestler at Duke Frederick’s court

Le Beau, a courtier at Duke Frederick’s court

Duke Senior, exiled ruler, Duke Frederick’s older brother

Jaques, Lord attending Duke Senior

Hymen, God(ess) of marriage

Corin, a Shepherd

Silvius, a young shepherd

Phoebe, a shepherdess

Various Lords, attendants and musicians

For the Audition information (dates, location, etc.) click here.

If you require additional information please contact the Director, Simon Challenger, at schallenger@shaw.ca.

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Simon Challenger

Welcome to the Roaring ’20’s. Duke Frederick has usurped his brother, Duke Senior. He and his gang have taken over the Duchy and he’s opened the Speakeasy, a place with few rules, lots of illicit liquor, music and dancing. Wrestling matches and other spectacles are part of the entertainment. Duke Senior, meanwhile, has escaped with a few of his loyal supporters and lives in the Forest of Arden where he can hide from Duke Frederick. Duke Senior has set up his own still operation and makes moonshine for the local inhabitants, an offbeat group of yokels going about their business. Rosalind is Duke Senior’s daughter, best friend to Celia, Duke Frederick’s daughter. She’s still at the Speakeasy but she falls out of favour with Duke Frederick because she is taken with Orlando, the son of Sir Rowland de Boys, who was banished along with Duke Senior. She’s exiled under pain of death. Along with Celia, Rosalind flees to the Forest of Arden. They bring along the court fool, Touchstone. Orlando is also forced to flee for his life after he defeats Duke Frederick’s champion in a wrestling match. In order to protect herself, Rosalind disguises herself as a young man, Ganymede. While in disguise as Ganymede, Rosalind meets up with Orlando but can’t reveal her identity to him. Mayhem, confusion and mistaken identity ensue, but all is well in the end as everything is resolved and order is restored.

When are the Auditions?
Saturday, March 12, 2022 – 12pm to 5pm
Sunday, March 13, 2022 – 12pm to 4pm
*Actors who are concerned about in-person auditions may contact the director for a Zoom appointment.
Callbacks by invitation, Date TBA

Where are the Auditions?
Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2
Covid Protocols remain in place at this time.

Production Run Dates:
July 14 through 16, 2022 in Pitt Meadows
July 21 through 23, 2022 in Maple Ridge

Additional Information:

• Please let us know if you require a specific audition time, otherwise auditions will be first come-first served.
• Please come prepared with a list of any dates you may not be available to rehearse.
• No experience with Shakespeare necessary! We’ll provide you with plenty of assistance to better understand and deliver your lines.
• The performance will require some actors to execute simple dance steps and sing as part of an ensemble. Musicians will perform on stage during the performances.
• Rehearsals will commence on April 5. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6pm to 9pm, and Sunday afternoons 11am to 4pm. (subject to change)
• This is a Non-Equity, Community Theatre Production.

If you require additional information please contact the Director, Simon Challenger, at schallenger@shaw.ca.

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Simon Challenger

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society and Bard on the Bandstand are holding 1 additional day of auditions for the upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It“.

When are the Auditions?
Sunday, March 8 – 5pm to 8pm

Callbacks Tuesday, March 10 – by invitation

Where are the Auditions?
Multipurpose Room, Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2

Production Run Dates:
July 9 through 11 in Mission
July 16 through 18 in Maple Ridge
July 23 through 25 in Pitt Meadows

Additional Information:

• Please let us know if you require a specific audition time, otherwise auditions will be first come-first served.
• Please come prepared with a list of any dates you may not be available to rehearse.
• Find the sides here.
  Actors may, if desired, prepare a monologue of their own choice in addition to the provided sides.
• No experience with Shakespeare necessary! We’ll provide you with plenty of assistance to better understand and deliver your lines. Nothing to be afraid of – it’s just like regular acting but with silly talk!
• There will be some dancing in the production, including the closing number. We have a choreographer who will work with the actors. There won’t be any complicated steps, so no formal dance training or experience is necessary, but is always welcome.
• Rehearsals will commence on April 5 with a read through of the play. Rehearsals will usually be on Monday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons – subject to change.
• This is a Non-Equity, Community Theatre Production.

If you require additional information please contact the Director, Simon Challenger, at schallenger@shaw.ca.

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Simon Challenger

As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s most familiar and best loved comedies. Written around 1600, it is an enduring tale of love, betrayal, retribution and redemption. Merriment abounds in this charming hodgepodge of comedic characters, mistaken identities, misunderstandings and unusual wisdom. Follow Rosalind and Celia as they flee in exile from the evil Duke Frederick’s court into the Forest of Arden where Rosalind assumes the identity of a young lad, Ganymede, and finds her true love in Orlando, also hiding in the forest. They all meet up with the good Duke Senior and his entourage. But, for her own safety, she can’t tell Orlando or anyone else who she really is and instead Ganymede helps Orlando to practice his courtship of Rosalind by pretending to be her. After much hilarity, all is revealed, the natural order is restored and true love prevails.

When are the Auditions?
Sunday, March 1 – 1pm to 3pm
Tuesday, March 3 – 6pm to 9pm
Callbacks Tuesday, March 10 – by invitation

Where are the Auditions?
Preschool Room, Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2

Production Run Dates:
July 9 through 11 in Mission
July 16 through 18 in Maple Ridge
July 23 through 25 in Pitt Meadows

Additional Information:

• Please let us know if you require a specific audition time, otherwise auditions will be first come-first served.
• Please come prepared with a list of any dates you may not be available to rehearse.
• Find the sides here.
  Actors may, if desired, prepare a monologue of their own choice in addition to the provided sides.
• No experience with Shakespeare necessary! We’ll provide you with plenty of assistance to better understand and deliver your lines.
• There will be some dancing in the production, including the closing number. We have a choreographer who will work with the actors. There won’t be any complicated steps, so no formal dance training or experience is necessary, but is always welcome.
• Rehearsals will commence on April 5 with a read through of the play. Rehearsals will usually be on Monday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons – subject to change.
• This is a Non-Equity, Community Theatre Production.

If you require additional information please contact the Director, Simon Challenger, at schallenger@shaw.ca.