Audition Barefoot in the Park

AUDITIONS for Theatre Sarnia's 'Barefoot in the Park'

NOV. 7, 1-5pm

NOV. 8, 6-10pm

NOV. 9 - (Callbacks, if needed) 6:30-9:30pm

in STUDIO A at the Imperial Theatre

PLEASE FORWARD ALL QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED BELOW TO barefoot@theatresarnia.org

Deadline to submit an audition form is November 5th, at 6 pm. 

Director: Jean Simon

Stage Manager: Andrea Matthews

Producer: Craig Matthews

Please fill out a 'Barefoot in the Park' AUDITION FORM HERE:  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8RcOvnVd4W7b2ow6K_lEF0iVMiO6dwenva9TBvR2REG2naA/viewform

and submit it.

Mask wearing and social distancing will be followed at these in-person auditions.

You will be notified with a time slot for your auditions.  Please arrive 5 minutes before your time slot, and be aware you may be asked to stay for further auditions. Call backs, if needed, will be on November 9th, 6:30 to 9:30. 

You will be contacted on or before November 6th with an audition time.  If you have any questions, please email barefoot@theatresarnia.org 

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION and PROTOCOLS

The production will follow COVID-19 distancing, mask wearing, and sanitization protocols. Rehearsals will be scheduled to keep attendance numbers in the building limited. Masks will be worn at all times during the rehearsal process, unless actors are performing. Contact tracing protocols will be followed. 

The project is subject to our ability to ensure the health and safety of the cast and crew. Should circumstances change or COVID numbers continue to rise to the point that working on the show becomes unsafe, the team reserves the right to cancel the project.

The Theatre Sarnia Board has mandated that all cast and crew of any of our productions MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED. Masks are mandatory, unless active rehearsals are occurring.  Please ensure that you can provide your proof of vaccination. It will be needed before you can audition.  

You can obtain your proof by going to this site:  https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-vaccine-booking-support#proof-of-vaccination    

Proof of vaccination must be submitted with the audition form for approval to

barefoot@theatresarnia.org 

AVAILABLE ROLES

Corie Brader - Early 20s

FEMALE, fun-loving, adventurous, romantic, impulsive

Paul Brader - 26 yrs old

MALE, new lawyer, very conservative, very proper, dignified, practical

Ethel Banks - 50s

FEMALE, widow, Corie's mother, very conservative

Victor Velasco  - 58 yrs old

MALE, slight Eastern European accent, adventurous, flirtatious

Harry Pepper - 30+

MALE, telephone repair man, friendly

Delivery Person - 50+

Non speaking role (1 line only), physical comedy

If you would like a script to look over before the auditions, it is available HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fWHcIyt2SRodq55eDXt4fnwPkIQ1Nh4w/view

(Note:  The script is read only.  You can not save, print or download it, you must read it online).

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Participants must be Theatre Sarnia members. Both vaccinated members and non-members can audition. If you are successful in your audition and not already a member of Theatre Sarnia, you can purchase a Theatre Sarnia Membership at theatresarnia.org (annual membership fees are $15 for an individual or $20 for a family).

Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons from 1 pm to 5 pm, and Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, starting November 11th.  There may be one Saturday required for play polishing (Tentative Date: January 15th).  Tech rehearsals are January 30th, 31st and February 1st. The show will then be performed live on:

Wednesday evening February 2nd

Thursday evening February 3rd

Friday evening February 4th

Saturday evening February 5th

Sunday matinee February 6th

Note: Attendance at all Tech rehearsals and performances is mandatory. 

PLEASE FORWARD ALL QUESTIONS TO barefoot@theatresarnia.org