Open Audition: Scintilla
The Theatre
Scintilla by Alessandro Camon
Directed by Abagail Vanmerlin
Assistant Director J. Schaefer
Submission deadline: July 7, 2025
Audition dates: July 13 & 14, 2025
Location: The Theatre (215 14 Ave. SW)
Michael and Nora travel to visit his mother, Marianne, a reclusive artist who lives at the edge of the woods in California’s wine country. As a raging wildfire approaches, Michael must deal with Marianne’s refusal to leave and the arrival of two unexpected visitors. The rising tension exposes a complicated family history erupting into larger questions about survival.
Character Breakdown
MARIANNE BRADDOCK, 60s: A reclusive artist. People might call her eccentric.
MICHAEL BRADDOCK, 30s: Wound tight. Works in IT. MARIANNE’s son.
NORA, 30s: Yogi, musician, MICHAEL’s girlfriend.
STANLEY, 60s: Vietnam vet. MARIANNE’s neighbour, friend, and former lover.
ROBERTO, 30-40s: Houseless. A recent arrival to Wine Country.
We are currently only considering Calgary-based actors. Please submit:
- One PDF including both your headshot and resume
- Email to: auditions@thetheatre.com
- Subject line: “Scintilla” — include the roles you are interested in
Submission deadline: July 7, 2025
Engagement Details
This production operates under a professional, non-equity, profit-sharing model. We welcome auditions from Equity members; however, please note that this is a professional non-Equity production, and any necessary permissions or arrangements with Equity groups are the responsibility of the individual artist. Profits from ticket sales (earnings after production expenses) will be shared equally among the cast and crew.
- Rehearsals begin: Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Rehearsal schedule is as follows:
- Tues – Thurs 6 – 10pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm; Tech week September 8 – 11 from 6 – 11pm.
- Not all cast will be required for all dates and times but must be available for all rehearsals prior to casting.
- Opening: Friday, September 12, 2025
- Dark Days: Monday, September 15 & 22, 2025
- Closing: Saturday, September 27, 2025
