CASTING CALL
THE BROTHERS PARANORMAL (Equity and Non-Equity)
By Prince Gomolvilas
Directed by Esther Jun
ENGAGEMENT COMPANY AND OUTSIDE DATES
Vertigo Theatre (Calgary) – rehearsals begin September 2, 2025; opens October 2, 2025; closes October 26, 2025.
PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION
Set in the Midwestern United States, Two Thai-American brothers embark on a ghost-hunting venture in order to profit from the growing phenomenon of “Asian-looking ghost” sightings. As the brothers delve into the home of a couple tormented by a truly bone-chilling spirit, their perceptions of reality, fantasy, and sanity are pushed to the limits by an unsettling truth.
ROLES TO BE CAST
JAI Female-identifying Asian late teens/early 20s
Ghostly and enigmatic. This is a non-speaking role, highly physical in nature. Looking for a dance/gymnastic/movement background.
MAX Male-identifying Asian mid-20s
Visarut’s brother. U.S. born. He is the salesman of the company he runs with his brother. He is charismatic, persuasive and determined. A little bit of a conman. He has taken on the responsibility of taking care of his family, and does what needs to be done to take care of them. No accent required.
VISARUT Male-identifying Asian mid to late-30s
Max’s brother. Immigrated to the U.S. at 13 years old. He is the technician of the company he runs with his brother. He is sympathetic, conscious-driven, and a private person. A recovered alcoholic. He’s making up for mistakes he’s committed in the past. Name is pronounced “VIS-UH-ROODT”. He speaks with a Thai accent.
TASANEE Female-identifying Asian 60s
Max and Visarut’s mother. Immigrated to the U.S. at 33 years old. A no-nonsense character. She can be quite brazen. Straight and to the point. Name is pronounced “DTAH-SAH-NEE”. She speaks with a Thai accent.
DELIA Female-identifying Black 50s
U.S. born. A customer of the Brothers Paranormal. Has been living in this city after losing everything in hurricane Katrina. She is sleep deprived, anxious, and has an urgent energy. She is also deeply resilient and strong. She is a loving wife to her husband. Character name is pronounced “DEE-LEE-UH”
FELIX Male-identifying Black age 50s
Delia’s husband. U.S. born. A paramedic by trade. He is a very caring person and deeply loves his wife, wants whatever is best for her. He is haunted by past mistakes and has lost his sense of home.
AUDITION DATES
April 28-29, 2025
CASTING PROCESS
Selected candidates will be provided with scenes to work from during the auditions. A reader will be provided. The audition space is accessible and barrier-free.
Vertigo Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres, and engages professional artists under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement.
Vertigo Theatre has a responsibility to create work spaces where people are comfortable in a creation process, and can be themselves in every capacity. With this in mind, we encourage submissions from those who identify as Indigenous, Black, or POC as well as 2SLGBTQIA+, Disabled/People with Disabilities and/or Neuro-Divergent people.
If there are any potential barriers (language, disability, or any other considerations) preventing you from applying to audition, please let us know and we will work with you to find a suitable application process.
HOW TO SUBMIT
We would like to request a submission package consisting of:
• headshot
• resume
Please submit packages through the following link by 11:59pm on April 9, 2025: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPauditions2025
*We will not be collecting hard copies of headshots and resumes at the audition. The audition panel will receive them all electronically.
DEADLINE for submission packages is April 9, 2025.
CAEA Members will be given first priority.
Laura Couch
Company Manager, Vertigo Theatre
auditions@vertigotheatre.com
