Audition: The Toronto Stage Company – God of Carnage
GOD OF CARNAGE
by Yasmina Reza (Translated by Christopher Hampton)
Director: Mark Datuin
Lead Producer: Jon Chaters – The Toronto Stage Company
THE PLAY
Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play and the 2009 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy.
This dark comedy features two sets of paren'ts who meet to discuss a playground altercation between their eleven-year-old boys. The evening begins with diplomacy and order, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions arise, and the gloves come off, it soon degenerates into an evening of chaos and insanity.
GOD OF CARNAGE will operate as a Tier-2 production under the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association Dance Opera Theatre (DOT) Policy. This Casting Call is open to both Equity and Non-Equity Performers.
AVAILABLE ROLES
Alan Raleigh (35+)
Rude corporate lawyer, preoccupied with his phone. At first seen as cool and aloof, he is sexist and self-absorbed.
Michael Novak (35+)
Seemingly the peacemaker at first, his uncouth nature is slowly revealed. He makes racial comments and regresses from a good-natured hardware store salesperson to a neurotic Neanderthal.
Annette Raleigh (35+) – Understudy
Presenting herself as an elite member of the one percent, she is on the brink of a panic attack. Anxiety-ridden.
Veronica Novak (35+) – Understudy
A writer who fancies herself as a good citizen, but is really judgmental and domineering. As the situation disintegrates so does her façade of civility.
AUDITION DATES & LOCATION
Initial Auditions, Saturday February 25, 2023 – 9am to 6pm
Callback Auditions, Saturday March 11, 2023 – 6pm to 10pm
The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre Studio
158 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON
M5B 1T6
AUDITION & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The initial round of auditions will consist of two parts:
1) Please prepare a 1-2 minute comical or satirical monologue.
2) Cold read sides will be provided at the audition.
Selected actors will be invited to the callback auditions on March 8, 2023.
Please forward your headshot and C.V. to Auditions@torontostage.ca. Submitted candidates will be booked for an audition appointment on a first come first served basis. If you have a preferred time of day or require accessibility accommodations, please make note of them in your email.
PRODUCTION VENUE
The CAA Theatre
651 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON,
M4Y1Z9
KEY DATES:
WEEK 1 REHEARSALS – May 8-12, 2023
WEEK 2 REHEARSALS – May 15-19, 2023
DRESS REHEARSAL – Saturday May 20, 2023
TECH REHERSAL – Monday May 22, 2023
OPENING NIGHT – Tuesday May 23, 2023
MATINEE SHOW – Wednesday May 24, 2023
EVENING SHOW – Wednesday May 24, 2023
EVENING SHOW – Thursday May 25, 2023
EVENING SHOW – Friday May 26, 2023
MATINEE SHOW | Saturday May 27, 2023
EVENING SHOW – Saturday May 27, 2023
MATINEE SHOW | Sunday May 28, 2023
Additional costume fittings may be scheduled at mutually agreeable times prior to rehearsals.
THE TORONTO STAGE COMPANY – DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The Toronto Stage Company is dedicated to the telling of stories. We recognise the value of representing a wide variety of perspectives, ideas, and experiences in the telling of these stories. We strive to provide opportunities for Canadian performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders. Our culture of diversity, inclusion and equity are foundational. We believe they make us a stronger team and better storytellers.
The Toronto Stage Company supports and adheres to the policies and statements of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. We create safe spaces for work and performance. We recognise the contributions of each unique person who contributes as part of our cast, crew, or audience. “Live is ALWAYS Better!” because we work as one.
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