Posted by First Born Theatre
First Born Theatre is seeking theatre artists for our upcoming 2025 Toronto Fringe musical production of “KILLY WILLY”.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
“KILLY WILLY” is a musical-comedy about a whale uprising.
“KILLY WILLY” was first developed under FBT’s 2024 Playwriting Roundtable and has since received funding from Toronto Fringe, and the Ontario Arts Council. It is the Second Runner-Up Winner of the Toronto Fringe Adam’s Prize for Musical Theatre and will be a part of the Toronto Fringe Festival 2025 for a 7 show run from July 2-13, 2025 as a Satellite Venue (Alliance for Canadian Musicals at Theatre Passe Muraille) with the support of Derrick Chua
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
First Born Theatre is a Toronto-based, queer, Latine-led company dedicated to creating the next generation of bold Canadian theatre that pushes boundaries and strives for excellence.
First Born Theatre is excited to return to the Fringe stage after a successful run of “Gringas” at the 2024 Fringe Festivals in Toronto and Hamilton (Best Theatre Shows of 2024 – Joshua Chong for the Toronto Star; Toronto Fringe 2024 Patron’s Pick; Hamilton Fringe 2024 Critic’s Pick; 3rd Place, Toronto Fringe New Play Contest).
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Production Meetings start immediately
- Rehearsals start Mid-May, 2025
- Tech: Est. June 25 – July 2nd
- Toronto Fringe: July 2-13, 2025
Submissions DUE: Friday, February 7 @ 11:59pm
Callbacks: February 24 – March 2, 2025 (*Subject to change)
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
We’re looking for:
- Performers
- Lighting Designer
- Sound Designer
- Costume Designer
- Builder/Carpenter
- Choreographer
- Music Director
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
TO APPLY:
Fill out our Call for Production Team form.
TO AUDITION:
Fill out our Call for Performers form.
DUE: Friday, February 7 @ 11:59pm
Please forward any questions to: firstborntheatreco@gmail.com
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Actors MUST be able to rehearse/perform in TORONTO.
- This production uses a PROFIT-SHARE model, and offers a minimum payment of $200.
- Actors may be needed for additional days for: promotional materials, workshops, and more.