AUDITION NOTICE – THE THEATRE
The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey
Directed by Jakob Schaefer
Assistant Director Abagail Vanmerlin
A young actor from the big city joins two aging bachelor farmers to gather stories about rural life. The farmer’s lives are irrevocably altered when art attempts to imitate life, and the line between truth and fiction is crossed—winner of the 1999 Governor General’s Award in Drama.
Engagement Details
This production is a professional, non-union, profit-share; cast and production team members share earnings (if any) from all ticket sales, less production expenses. 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. Cast will be required for all dates and times and must be available for all rehearsals.
• Rehearsals begin: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
• Rehearsal schedule: Mon-Thurs 6:00pm-10:00pm; Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm; Tech week: October 27-30 from 6:00pm-11:00pm and (if required) November 1 from 12:00pm-4:00pm.
• Opening: Saturday, November 1, 2025
• Dark Day: Monday, November 3, 2025
• Closing: Saturday, November 15, 2025
AUDITIONS: June 16, 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: [email protected]
• Subject line: The Drawer Boy, your name, the role(s) you are interested in.
Only selected artists will be contacted for an audition. Submission deadline: June 10, 2025
Character Breakdown:
Miles Potter: Male, 20s, an enthusiastic and curious actor; eager to learn, innocent but determined.
Morgan: Male, late 40s-60s, gruff and practical; witty, sarcastic, protective.
Angus: Male, late 40s-60s, gentle, kind, childlike, flashes of brilliance.
