Auditions
Auditions at Kanata Theatre are always open to everyone. Experience on stage is not necessary to try out for a role in a production that interests you. The audition process is always clearly laid out, so there are no surprises! The only thing you need is the desire to bring your character to life on stage and a commitment to working with a team to accomplish that!
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Current Auditions
KEN LUDWIG’S ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
A fast-paced, family comedy full of holiday cheer!
Directed by: Adam Pelletier
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES
– Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @ 7-10 pm
– Wednesday September 24, 2025 @ 7-10 pm
– Callback: Thursday September 25, 2025 @ 7-10 pm
Please arrive on time for check-in, administration, and incidentals.
Auditions are by appointment only.
REHEARSAL DATES
Rehearsals will start Sunday, October 12, 2025 @ 1 pm and will be 2-3 x week
(All auditions and rehearsals take place at Kanata Theatre, Ron Maslin Playhouse – 1 Ron Maslin Way, Stittsville, ON K2V 1A7. Please enter through the back entrance.)
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Performance dates are December 27 – 30, 2025.
Dec 27 @ 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Dec 28 @ 2:30 pm
Dec 29 @ 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Dec 30 @ 2:30 pm
Member’s preview TBA
SYNOPSIS
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse is stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas,” we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who visit the North Pole and just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season. This is definitely for children of all ages.
This show is filled with laughter, music, and the heartwarming spirit of the holidayseason, making it a joyful and entertaining experience for audiences of all ages.
CHARACTERS
Uncle Brierly / Sir Guy of Gisbourne
Stage Gender: Male
Stage Age: 30+
Mulch / Santa Claus / Wendell Sneed
Stage Gender: Male
Stage Age: 30+
Emily
Stage Gender: Female
Stage Age: 11-19
Amos / Amos of Kansas
Stage Gender: Male
Stage Age: 11-19
Calliope / Britannia Sneed
Stage Gender: Female
Stage Age: 25+
BOOK AN AUDITION
Auditions are by appointment only.
To book an audition, please contact Chrissy Feldman (co-producer) at chrissy.feldman@kanatatheatre.ca and give 3 choices for audition times.
The audition form will be provided once an audition appointment is set.
Please arrive a few minutes before your appointed audition time. The Production Assistants will support all those auditioning by providing in-take forms, taking photos, answering questions and generally keeping things organized.
Please wear clothes and footwear that you can move in comfortably.
Notes from the Director
What to Expect:
★ Sword fights
★ Wild chase scenes
★ Light dance numbers
★ Even a little bit of rapping and singing!
★ People auditioning for Amos, Emily, and Wendell/Santa please be ready for your rap and dance portion of the audition at the end
THE DROWNING GIRLS
The Drowning Girls
written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniela Vlaskalic
Directed by: Sandy Wynne
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES
– Sunday, October 19, 2025 @ 1-4 pm
– Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ 7-10 pm
– Callback: Sunday, October 26, 2025 @ 2 pm (if required)
Please arrive on time for check-in, administration, and incidentals.
Auditions are by appointment only.
REHEARSAL DATES
Rehearsals will begin on Sunday November 16th and will run on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Some rehearsals may be added as we close in on performance weeks.
(All auditions and rehearsals take place at Kanata Theatre, Ron Maslin Playhouse – 1 Ron Maslin Way, Stittsville, ON K2V 1A7. Please enter through the back entrance.)
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Performance dates are February 4 – 14, 2026 (matinee Feb 8)
All shows with the exception of the matinee will start at 7:30 p.m, matinee at 2:30pm
Member’s preview: Monday February 2, 2026
SYNOPSIS
The Drowning Girls is a compelling, non-linear and theatrical telling of 3 women’s stories of their lives, loves, marriages, societal expectations and murders in the early years of the 20th century.
Bessie, Alice and Margaret were three real-life wives of George Joseph Smith, an Edwardian opportunist who thrived by exploiting women. These ghostly brides emerge from the tubs where they were drowned by their husband, to gather evidence of Smith’s womanizing, violent ways and murderous intentions. Their separate stories go beyond the grave to achieve an element of catharsis in their combined realization of why things transpired as they did.
Narration, role-play, and re-enactment are used to create a fascinating mix of the historical, the eerie, the tragic, the humour and the social commentary at the heart of their tales.
As this is a strong ensemble piece, actors will be expected to participate in generous team-work with other cast and crew members.
CHARACTERS
Female-presenting actors of any race and ethnicity should feel comfortable auditioning for the three main characters who are women and the additional characters they will play who are a mix of genders and ages. The ages listed below are the actual ages at the deaths of the women portrayed; they are not necessarily the requirement of actors auditioning.
BESSIE - 33 years
also plays: George, Caroline, John, Dr. Billings, Mrs. Rapley, Amelia, Marks, and Sgt. Page
ALICE - 26 years
also plays: John, George, Henry, Mrs. Tuckett, Mrs. Crossley, Jane, Inspector Neil and Mr. Bodkin
MARGARET - 38 years
also plays: Henry, The Conductor, Alice’s Mother, Mrs. Blatch, Sgt. Reid, Knowles, and Miss Brighton
BOOK AN AUDITION
Auditions are by appointment only.
Please register your interest in auditioning using the following link:
Audition Sign-up form for The Drowning Girls
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in and have your picture taken.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact Director Sandy Wynne at sandywynne134@gmail.com or Production Manager Paul Behncke at paul.behncke@gmail.com.
Notes from the Director
The Drowning Girls will place special physical demands on its actors. They can expect to be wet – although fully clothed in period undergarments and wedding gowns – and likely barefoot.
They will be both in and out of clawfoot bathtubs containing several inches of water, will be occasionally and briefly showered with water, and will move deftly around a wet stage platform. Great care will be taken to ensure the actors’ safety in the design of the show.
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Note: All volunteers that work in the theatre are required to have a valid & active membership. So membership is mandatory for anyone who successfully auditions.