Lost Dreams Collective is now casting for our upcoming revival production of Dead Broke, by Will King.
Dead Broke’s hit debut was presented at the 2022 Toronto Fringe Festival (you can read the buzz on our website!), and the script was originally developed as part of the 2020 Beats + Intentions Playwright’s Unit (Expect Theatre, in partnership with the Playwrights Guild of Canada).
The show run will take place at The Theatre Centre Incubator from Oct 31 to Nov 10 2024, with part-time rehearsals starting the week of Sept 23. Tech will occur from Oct 28 to 30.
Dead Broke will be directed by Calvin Petersen. Calvin has an MTA in Directing from The New Zealand Drama School / Victoria University, has directed with Hercinia Arts Collective, Coal Mine Theatre, Impel Theatre, The Toronto Festival of Clowns, and he was a member of the Outside The March Artistic Accomplice Program.
Show casting will be facilitated by Gordon Harper (Assistant Director) and Will King (Playwright). Final decisions will be made in consultation with Calvin Petersen who is currently on tour in Europe.
About LDC: Lost Dreams Collective is a Toronto based theatre collective dedicated to creating Canadian contemporary work & presenting classical text in a new light. We aim to develop and produce plays that reflect the narrative of our lives. We are now a member of TAPA, and as such, will be Dora eligible.
The Plot: Oliver, a university student, is in trouble. After switching majors and losing all financial support, he begins squatting in an abandoned home to reduce costs and save his relationship. But when the house is revealed to have a sinister past, and someone goes missing, Oliver’s life spirals desperately out of control. This surreal horror thriller, and dark ensemble comedy, explores our desires and dependencies in self-preservation, and the systemic reality of affordable housing.
Open Roles (female-identifying, plays as 18-30 years old):
Charlotte – A student. Dating Oliver. (Humorous. Realistic. Kind)
Laura – Charlotte’s best friend. Getting ready for law school. (Protective. Direct. Confident)
At this time, we are especially interested in applications from members of equity-priority groups, including but not limited to: BIPOC, Latinx, Asian, and LGBTQIA+ artists.
Additional Details:
- Ideal candidates will have some experience with new plays, interest in genre work (thrillers, horror, etc), and will be excited about working in a collaborative environment.
- Actors can submit a copy of their headshot and resume along with a short message of interest with the subject line “Acting Submission” to lostdreamscollective.ldc@gmail.com. Submissions are due by Friday August 9 at midnight. Early submissions are encouraged. Selected applicants will be sent the sides, and scheduled for an in-person audition. Auditions will take place during the day Wed Aug 14 (at Tarragon Theatre), and Aug 18 (at the Attic Studio). Callbacks will occur on Aug 23.
- This show will be produced as a formal profit share under the CAEA Artists Collective Policy agreement. Union and non-union members are welcome to apply.