Apologies... this website is currently not being updated.
It has become a very time-intensive project that I alone cannot keep up with anymore. The administrative duties and liaison-work with each of the respective companies within the region became increasingly difficult after 22 companies were on board! I will leave this website up as a resource for individuals looking for contact information to the companies in the area. However, please understand that the audition page, upcoming shows page, volunteer page, etc will no longer be updated and are considered far out of date.
I want to thank everyone who supported me through the creation of this project. A lot of work and time went into this website, and it's purpose is still very close to my heart. Without the support of many individuals and theatre groups, it just would not have been possible.
I hope that someday in the near future I will be able to return to this project and continue to offer current theatre news from all of the theatre organizations in the region.
Until then, enjoy all of the local theatre!!
If you are hard-pressed to find a way to connect with "What's Playing", stop by the St.Catharines and Area Arts Council on James Street downtown. They have a plethora of resources there and provide listings for most of the theatre companies that were listed here on this site.
The Sullivan Mahoney Courthouse Theatre,
corner of King and James downtown St.Catharines
posted: Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
posted: August 25th, 2009
Open Auditions
for the November production of Moon Over Buffalo, a comedy by Ken Ludwig,
When: August 31, 7:00 p.m
Where: Italo-Canadian Club, 1101 DiPietro St., Fort Erie.
Cast 4 females and 4 males.
Volunteers for all aspects of the show are welcome!
Contact: 905-894-5132 (Derek) or www.garrisonlittletheatre.com.
posted: March 17th, 2009
Essential Collective Theatre announces open auditions for the casting
of the final role in the upcoming production of:
SHE'S MINE
written by Stephanie Jones
The play will be directed by Monica Dufault
When/Where:
Audition to be held Saturday, March 21st from 1pm - 3pm
at 31 James Street (St.Catharines and Area Arts Council)
Role to be cast: Brandon / Young Seminarian
Details:
Looking for a young male actor between the ages of 18 and 25 to play multiple roles in the upcoming original production. You will be asked to do a reading of the script at the audition.
This is a non-union, paid gig. The production will open April 22nd and run until May 3rd at the Sullivan Mahoney Courthouse Theatre, downtown St.Catharines.
For more information or to request an audition time, please visit www.essentialcollectivetheatre.com and send ECT and email from the "Contact Us" page. Or call 905-892-4599
posted: January 30th, 2009
Garrison Little Theatre has auditions coming up for their next show The Perils of Persephone - an explosive comedy by Dan Needles.
Casting: 2 females, 4 males and 1 teenage girl
When: Tuesday, February 24th @ 7pm
Where: Italo-Canadian Club, 1101 DiPietro Street, Fort Erie
Performance Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 2009
Garrison Little Theatre welcomes one and all, new members and volunteers.
For more information, please contact Jimmy at 905-991-1407
posted: January 23rd, 2009
Starfire Theatre Group has announced the audition information for their upcoming production of EARNEST! Then and Now - a new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earest.
When: Monday, February 2nd and Tuesday, February 3rd. 7pm-9pm both nights.
Where: Starfire Theatre Centre. 77 Division Street, Welland, Ontario. (back door of Holy Trinity Church off the Market Square).
Cast Needed:
Lane - and elderly manservant
Algenon - a young Victorian Gentleman
Jack (aka Ernest) - Algernon's friend. also a young Gentleman
Lady Bracknell - Algernon's Aunt, a very impressive matron
Gwendolen - her daughter, a young Lady and Algernon's cousin
Miss Prism - a sombre, spinster governess
Cecily - Jack's ward, a young Lady
Canon Chasuble - a middle aged, rotund, Anglican clergyman
Merriman - an austere butler
NOTE from Starfire:
1) This production is for experience actor's looking for a challenge. How often do you get to the opportunity to act in a period comedy.
2) Newcomers are also welcome to audition. You might have the talent and be just what we're looking for.
3) Backstage and production crews also needed. Please come to the auditions.
More Information:
Phone: 905-734-9125 (leave a message and Starfire will get back to you)
Email:starfiretheatre@hotmail.com
posted: November 12th, 2008
Little Garrison Theatre has announced their February 2009 production; A Nice Family Gathering by Phil Olson. All of the audition information will be posted on their website shortly. Check it out: http://www.artsniagara.com/garrison-little-theatre
posted: October 14th, 2008
Essential Collective Theatre is holding auditions for their upcoming production of Possible Worlds by John Mighton. The production will be directed by Peter Feldman and will run December 4th-15th at the Sullivan Mahoney Courthouse Theatre.
When: October 21st, 3pm-8pm
Where: Carousel Players Rehearsal Studio, in the old Courthouse @ King and James downtown.
Contact Stephanie Jones or Jason Cadieux at 905-892-4599 to book a rehearsal time, or visit their website and email them through their Contact Us page. (www.essentialcollectivetheatre.com)
Roles to be cast:
Berkley - Detective - Male - 40-55
Penfield - Neurologist - Male - 30-50
Williams - Berkley's Assistant - Male - 30-50
posted: September 16th, 2008
Lyndesfarne Theatre Projects: auditions for Young Company
Lyndesfarne Theatre Projects is excited to announce audition information about their upcoming Young Company. (Info about the Young Company: http://www.stkittstheatre.com/workshops.html)
September 27th - September 28th by appointment only; will be held in the Brock University studio theatre space. Applicants are asked to prepare and perform a 2-minute monologue, as well as submit a resume. If you are interested in joining the company for a "behind-the-scenes" position (tech, directing, etc), you are invited to present your portfolio. The young company will have a two-semester program. Semester one involving intense actor-training, and semester two will be mounting a mainstage production. This is a GREAT way to get experience with a professional company!
FYI: The Young Company hopes to have members from high school, college, university and even post-secondary graduates. (Roughly ages 15-25).
For more information or to book an audition, please contact:
Kasey Dunn, the Young Company Artistic Producer - kd07ws@brocku.ca