Male Actor Auditions Call
Audition request deadline: December 1, 2025.
The Badlands Amphitheatre is looking for male actors for the 2026 performance of the Badlands Passion Play.
About the Roles
We are seeking emerging to established male performers to fill various roles such as:
- Jesus Understudy (male, 25 – 45 years old):
- This role undergoes a big character arc following his story through rising popularity, growing relationships amongst his followers, his betrayal, death and resurrection.
- The role of Jesus includes physical elements, including basic rigging, carrying heavy props, and commanding a large outdoor stage.
- Various Disciples (male, 20 – 50 years old):
- The disciples are close followers of Jesus that play key roles in telling this story. These roles are part of an ensemble cast and each disciple will have their own unique character and arc.
- Teachers of the Law (male, 30+ years old):
- The Teachers of the Law hold positions of power and respect within this story. These roles portray authoritative presence, intellectual rigor, and moral complexity.
- Various Other Characters (male, 20+ years old)
Schedule
Rehearsals begin on Saturday May 30, 2026. Full time cast members rehearse from Wednesday to Sunday each week. Part-time/volunteer cast members have a shorter weekly commitment depending on their availability and rehearsal/role requirements.
Performances begin on July 3, 2025 with a preview night and then run on Friday to Sunday until July 19.
Rate
Payment is a contracted amount that will depend on the size of the role, rehearsal time commitment, and experience levels.
The Badlands Amphitheatre is a non-union house, but union actors will still be considered.
How to Audition
We will be holding in-person auditions in Edmonton on December 1 and in Calgary on December 8. Location TBD and will be confirmed when you submit your audition request.
To request an audition time please send your resume and headshot to the Production Coordinator at production@badlandsamp.com.
We will be confirming times and sending out audition sides no later than one week before your chosen audition date.
If you are unable to attend the auditions in person please let us know and alternative ways to submit will be considered.
Auditions will include performing a reading of the provided sides. Please also come prepared to sing at least 1 – 2 minutes of any song that you believe best reflects your vocal abilities. If you are new to singing, please don’t hesitate to audition as all vocal abilities are welcome!
Deadline
Audition requests must be submitted by at least one week prior to the audition date of December 8, so by December 1, 2025.
About the Passion Play
The Canadian Badlands Passion Play tells an epic story of faith, hope and love based on the life of Christ. It is performed on Canada’s largest outdoor stage, with a company formed of professional and semi-professional actors (supplemented by volunteer actors), working with a professional crew.
