Casting Call - Indigenous Woman
PerSIStence Theatre is casting for our upcoming production of STOLEN SISTERS, written and directed by L’nu playwright Leahhdawn Helena.
STOLEN SISTERS is a one-woman show that explores the lives and legacy of the Indigenous Beothuk People of Newfoundland, told through three generations of Beothuk women and girls - Oubee, Shawnidithit, and Santu Toney - each of whom exist and live on through historical record. All three characters will be played by one actor.
We are scheduling readings to cast one (1) actor, who identifies both as a woman (19+) and a status or non-status member of an Indigenous community/nation in Newfoundland and/or Labrador.
This contract takes place in St. John’s for rehearsals from July 18-August 8, 2022; in St. John’s for performances in the Heart Garden of Government House from August 9-August 21, 2022; and on tour to locations on the West Coast of the province August 31-September 6, 2022. The show is also planned to tour to locations in Labrador and Newfoundland in 2023 (separate contract, dates TBD).
Pay is $1,100/week. The costs of travel and accommodation can be negotiated for those who live outside of St. John’s.
Auditions are by appointment only and sides (readings from the play) will be provided in advance. Auditions will take place in person or via Zoom for those who live outside St. John’s. They will take place June 17-19. Previous acting experience preferred but NOT required.
Please mail info@persistencetheatre.com to request an audition appointment or for more information. You can also call 709-743-4274.
STOLEN SISTERS is a one-woman show that explores the lives and legacy of the Indigenous Beothuk People of Newfoundland, told through three generations of Beothuk women and girls - Oubee, Shawnidithit, and Santu Toney - each of whom exist and live on through historical record. All three characters will be played by one actor.
We are scheduling readings to cast one (1) actor, who identifies both as a woman (19+) and a status or non-status member of an Indigenous community/nation in Newfoundland and/or Labrador.
This contract takes place in St. John’s for rehearsals from July 18-August 8, 2022; in St. John’s for performances in the Heart Garden of Government House from August 9-August 21, 2022; and on tour to locations on the West Coast of the province August 31-September 6, 2022. The show is also planned to tour to locations in Labrador and Newfoundland in 2023 (separate contract, dates TBD).
Pay is $1,100/week. The costs of travel and accommodation can be negotiated for those who live outside of St. John’s.
Auditions are by appointment only and sides (readings from the play) will be provided in advance. Auditions will take place in person or via Zoom for those who live outside St. John’s. They will take place June 17-19. Previous acting experience preferred but NOT required.
Please mail info@persistencetheatre.com to request an audition appointment or for more information. You can also call 709-743-4274.
Ongoing Opportunities - Professional Theatre
Through professional theatre and related initiatives, PerSIStence Theatre responds to the persistent and universal need for promoting, understanding and embracing the core beliefs of feminism.
We offer opportunities to all genders with a focus towards people who identify as women - anyone on the gender spectrum who identifies either always or some of the time as a woman, including trans women, women of colour, Indigenous women, women living with disabilities, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women.
Auditions are held periodically and as needed to cast professional actors for our activities - feel free to send us a headshot and resume (PDF format preferred) to info@persistencetheatre.com.
Both Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome to apply.
Production communities with PerSIStence Theatre are guided by our Respectful Workspace policy, available here
To stay abreast of hiring opportunities, please consider joining our professional opportunities notification list below:
We offer opportunities to all genders with a focus towards people who identify as women - anyone on the gender spectrum who identifies either always or some of the time as a woman, including trans women, women of colour, Indigenous women, women living with disabilities, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women.
Auditions are held periodically and as needed to cast professional actors for our activities - feel free to send us a headshot and resume (PDF format preferred) to info@persistencetheatre.com.
Both Equity and non-Equity actors are welcome to apply.
Production communities with PerSIStence Theatre are guided by our Respectful Workspace policy, available here
To stay abreast of hiring opportunities, please consider joining our professional opportunities notification list below:
