Auditions (Calgary): Porcelain Dolls & Much Ado About Nothing – Full Circle Theatre, Theater News

Full Circle Theatre is holding General Auditions on November 6th and 8th for our upcoming productions of Porcelain Dolls (by Megan Baldrey, Claire Bolton, Gillian Klassen and Erin Weir) and Much Ado About Nothing (by William Shakespeare). Both shows will take place in West Village Theatre.

Come join us for auditions on Wednesday, November 6 (7-10 pm) and Friday, November 8 (6-10pm) in the Boardroom at the Morpheus Rehearsal Space (3512 5 Ave NW), lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre. Callbacks will be the evening of Friday, November 15.

Audition Information:
If interested in Porcelain Dolls: No prep required – come ready to do a cold read! We’ll send sides to you the night before the audition.
If interested in Much Ado: Please prepare one 2-minute Shakespearean monologue of your choice.
If interested in both: Please prepare one 2-minute Shakespearean monologue and be prepared to do a cold read from Porcelain Dolls.
Please submit using this form: forms.gle/jbx1ECppjh4Qoqbf6

Show Information:

Porcelain Dolls
It’s 2012 in Calgary and Sage is the hottest nightclub for bachelorette parties. Plus, it has a really nice women’s washroom. Maybe you’ve heard of it before – Porcelain Dolls is that play that takes place in a bathroom at a bar. Have you ever wanted a sneak peek into exactly what goes on there? Join eight women as they live, laugh, love and make paper veils in Porcelain Dolls.

Performance Dates: Mar 27 – Apr 5, 2025, West Village Theatre
Rehearsal Schedule: Monday – Wednesday evenings, Saturday afternoons. Potential for a few Fridays as needed. Rehearsals to start after the February long weekend.

Characters:
Skylar – The Bride. Down-to-earth outdoorsy blogger, pushover, suppresses emotions & explodes. Which makes the fact that her ex-best friend is at the bar particularly troublesome. She’s uncomfortable in the “cute” clothes.
Steph – The Childhood Friend/Recently Single Friend. Part of the Bachelorette party. Her long-term boyfriend recently left with no notice. A journalist with a secret who is currently not working in her field. Witty. Sarcastic. Feels left behind.
Rachel – The Future Sister-In-Law. Part of the Bachelorette party. A big old nerd. Isn’t good at big groups of people, her mom is there, she hasn’t been to a club since she met her ex. She doesn’t want to appear awkward so she’s stand-offish. And also awkward. Forms a flirty connection with Ashley.
Ashley – That Random Girl Who Is Everyone’s Bathroom BFF. Feminist, militant, artist. Best friends with Mackynzi. In a different realm, earth goddess, takes care of other women.
Mackyzni – The Party Girl. Ditzy, promo girl at Sage. Best friends with Ashley. Younger, surprisingly smart. Took a gap degree (aka four gap years) to travel, ready to start her adult life (even if it doesn’t look like it).
Brenda – The Bride’s Mother. Part of the Bachelorette party. Invited to the party by the future MIL, definitely thought they were going to an essential oils store where they were making candles or something. Really wants Skylar to be happy, but can be a bit traditional when it comes to what form that takes.
**Note: All actors in Porcelain Dolls must be 18+. The roles of Melissa and Lauren are already cast. Porcelain Dolls will be casting a swing to cover all tracks as an understudy. The swing will be guaranteed a performance.

Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing is synonymous with Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespearean films and we are so thrilled to put our own spin on it. Weddings are in the air, but so is gossip and deception. Much Ado About Nothing is that Shakespeare play with all the witty banter, mistaken identities, and one too many schemes thanks to a jealous Don. Join the chaos as friends, foes, and lovers navigate misunderstandings, masked balls, and a whole lot of eavesdropping in this fast-paced romantic comedy.

Performance Dates: June 19-28, 2025, West Village Theatre
Rehearsal Schedule: Monday-Thursday evenings. Rehearsals to start in late May 2025.
**Note: the role of Beatrice is already cast and thus we will not hold auditions for that role.

Characters:
Benedick, an officer (Male presenting)
Claudio, a young officer (Male presenting)
Hero, Leonato’s daughter (Female presenting)
Margaret, Hero’s maid (any)
Leonato, governor of Messina (any)
Antonio, Leonato’s sibling (any)
Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon, commanding officer (any)
Don John, Don Pedro’s bastard sibling (any)
Borrachio, follower of Don John (any)
Conrad, follower of Don John (any)
Dogberry, a constable (any)
Verges, a headborough (any)
Friar Francis (any)
Ursula, a maid (any)
Balthasar (any) **this role sings. Musical instrument is an asset*
Please note that casting will be gender neutral for many characters and there is a possibility that one actor may be playing several roles.

If there are any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us: fullcircletheatre.yyc@gmail.com

At our company, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone on our team. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to audition for our show, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic. Everyone is welcome!. Join us to showcase your unique talents and be part of a community that celebrates diversity and empowers artists.