E-DRIVE [AUDITION NOTICE - A NEW BRAIN ACTORS - ACTING UP STAGE - TORONTO, ON] SEPT 10

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Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
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AUDITION NOTICE - A NEW BRAIN ACTORS - ACTING UP STAGE - TORONTO, ON
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Contact name: Mitchell Marcus
Contact email: mitchell at actingupstage.com
Contact phone: 416-927-7880
Website: www.actingupstage.com
Production name: A New Brain
Deadline to submit: 10/01/2008
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/22/2009
Audition dates: October 13 & October 19

Additional information:
Director: Daryl Cloran
Musical Director: Wayne Gwillim
Choreographer: Marc Kimelman
Venue: Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs
Contract: January 22-March 1

The show is almost entirely sung-through with complex harmonies,
requiring actors with strong music reading skills and good movement
abilities.

Available roles:

GORDON (Tenor or Baritone - to high G): A vulnerable, loveable and
sarcastic composer struck with a brain disorder. 25-40.

MR. BUNGEE (Baritone - to high G): The cranky star of a children's show
who torments Gordon. 30-55.

RHODA (Mezzo/Belter - to Bb, mix to D): Gordon's business manager and
friend. Sarcastic and straightforward. 30-50.

LISA (Alto/Belter - low F to Eb): A wise, yet tough homeless lady.
25-55.

RICHARD (Baritone - low G to high G): A compassionate nurse considering
himself "poor, unsuccessful, and fat". Should be played by an actor with
a healthy gut. 20-55.

MINISTER (High Tenor - comfortable with B-flats): A hospital employee
with a drinking problem. 25-55.

DR. BERENSTEINER (Baritone - low G to high F): Gordon's unsympathetic
doctor. 25-60.

Roles are open to performers of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

PLEASE SUBMIT HEADSHOTS, RESUMES AND COVER LETTER TO:

ACTING UP STAGE
619 HURON STREET # 2
TORONTO, ON M5R 2R8

DEADLINE October 1st, 5PM.

If Audition/Stage Manager / Call for Submissions: Independent Artists
Project Policy

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