AUDITION NOTICE – THE THEATRE
Scintilla by Alessandro Camon
Directed by Abagail Vanmerlin
Assistant Director J. Schaefer
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, 30’s: Yogi, musician, MICHAEL’s girlfriend.
STANLEY, 60’s: Vietnam vet. MARIANNE’s neighbour, friend and former lover.
ROBERTO, 30-40’s: Houseless. A recent arrival to Wine Country.
AUDITIONS: July 13 & 14, 2025 at The Theatre in Calgary’s Beltline.
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 role(s) you are interested in.
While we appreciate all submissions, only selected artists will be contacted for an audition.
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 5th, 2025
• Rehearsal schedule is as follows: Tues-Thurs 6:00pm-10:00pm; Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm; Tech week September 8th-11th from 6:00pm-11:00pm. 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
