Posted by Ravensquill Productions
All Female-Identifying Casting Call for Fahrenheit 451
Presented by Ravensquill Productions
Show Dates: April 21-26, 2025
Venue: Hart House Theatre
Rehearsals Begin: Late January 2025
(Schedule will include Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons, based on actor availability. Not all actors will be called to each rehearsal. All rehearsals will be held in the Downtown Toronto area.)
Appx. 800$ for the entire process, with possible increase based on ticket sales.
Ravensquill Productions is thrilled to announce auditions for an all female-identifying cast in a powerful new adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. This production will showcase a diverse range of female-identifying voices, reimagining this timeless story of censorship, societal control, and the power of knowledge.
Production Team:
- Director: Gary Kohl
- Assistant Director: Jordan Robertson-Reid
- Stage Manager: Daniela Olmos
Character Descriptions:
- Montag: Our protagonist, a firefighter who begins questioning her role and beliefs. Strong and driven, she seeks truth in a world where curiosity is suppressed.
- Black: A young firefighter with less experience but committed to the job; they are a follower rather than a leader.
- Holden: Similar in age and outlook to Black, Holden is another firefighter who conforms to the status quo.
- Clarisse: Early 20s. A curious, intelligent student who disrupts Montag’s world. Clarisse has a unique perspective shaped by knowledge of truths most others ignore.
- First and Second Paramedics: . Practical and detached, the paramedics perform their duties with little emotion, reflecting society’s indifference to human life.
- Mildred: Montag’s partner for about a decade. Once curious, Mildred has embraced society’s shallow values and is deeply immersed in the escapism offered by screens.
- Mrs. Hudson: An older character who holds onto the knowledge of the past. She’s passionate and opinionated, providing a fierce contrast to society’s passive citizens.
- Faber: Clarisse’s grandmother and a former English professor who remembers the world before censorship. Though she hesitates to act, Faber’s wisdom and hidden courage make her a valuable ally for Montag.
- Alice and Helen: Mildred’s neighbors and friends. They represent society’s detachment and emptiness, living without hope or purpose beyond conformity.
Audition Requirements:
Please submit a self-tape of one of the monologues provided in the Google Drive. Reading is perfectly acceptable. Please note that your choice of monologue does not affect or limit the roles you may be considered for if selected for an in-person audition.
Equity and Non-Equity actors are welcome to submit. We encourage actors of all ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities to audition, as Ravensquill Productions is committed to building an inclusive and diverse cast.We are seeking a cast of individuals who identify with femininity in its many forms, including cis women, trans women, nonbinary persons, and/or femme-presenting individuals.
Audition Material Here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a1vu2wNiS-1DrDt00rzabvVnlQx098MG?usp=sharing
Submission Instructions
Please send an email to casting.ravensquillproductions@gmail.com with the following information.
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- Name and Pronouns (if you are comfortable sharing)
- Headshot and Resume in one PDF or link (Please ensure the settings are set to Anyone with Link can View.
- Self tapes as an unlisted video (youtube link, google drive link, vimeo etc.) Please ensure the settings are set to Anyone with Link can View.
- Your Availability for an in person Audition on either November 30th, December 7th. If you are unavailable those days, please let us know your evening availability on December 3rd or 5th.
Please submit all videos by 11:59 PM on November 25th, 2025.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to casting.ravensquillproductions@gmail.com and we will address any questions, comments, or concerns you may have! Thank you so much and we look forward to watching your submission!