Posted by In Character Productions
We are seeking three local actors for the Toronto debut of Puzzles by Joanne John. Performances will be held at Alumnae Theatre for the 2025 Toronto Fringe, July 2-13.
Virtual auditions will be held Sunday, March 9th between 3pm-8pm.
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Rehearsals will be hosted online/part-time from late May through June. Full time rehearsals will commence in person beginning June 20th. Actors will be expected to be off book once full time rehearsals begin.
Actors will be provided a $300 stipend plus a percentage of box office revenue for their work.
“Puzzles”, a family comedic drama, was featured at the 2022 Ottawa Fringe Festival and was been nominated for 4 Prix Rideau Awards, including Best New Creation, awarded two of the four noms. This narrative is an carefully unwoven mystery that explores a mother-daughter relationship shrouded in guilt and denial, the consequences of a past tragedy. Daughter Gwen returns home after a long absence to reveal new information about her sister’s disappearance.
[Mavis] – Female identifying: A woman of color, widowed, is in her late sixties, vibrant and stoic, former private school teacher, then headmistress, avid volunteer, now retired. She met Arthur late in life after losing her husband. He was a bright light for her after years of darkness.
[Arthur] – Male identifying: An Anglo-Saxon man in his late seventies, unpretentious, irreverent, which contradicts the usual arrogance associated with having been a successful businessman. His once full head of dark hair has given way given way to gray. He is a crossword puzzle aficionado, a peace maker.
[Gwen] – Female identifying: Mavis’ daughter, in her late thirties, thin with a slightly nervous demeanor. A recovering drug addict who has returned home to confront her mother about the disappearance of her sister and make sense of surfacing memories.
Producer is committed to diverse, inclusive casting in line with the playwright’s vision.
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