register for your audition for Birthday candles! (ages 16 and over)
Quick As A Wink Theatre is excited to present this heartwarming & poignant play by Noah Haidle
This JulY we are bringing “birthday candles” to the stage and want to share all the information you will need to know before you fully commit.
Quick As A Wink Theatre values diversity, so casting will start from this position and always be open and neutral. Everyone is welcome and warmly encouraged to attend auditions.
If you are interested in auditioning we ask you to sign up for ONE of the audition dates. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the audition, and plan to stay for the duration of the allotted time.
NOTE: Due to the mature subject of this show, participants under 16 years of age WILL NOT be considered.
NO VIDEO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Details
Quick As A Wink Theatre Society is holding open auditions for their upcoming production of Birthday Candles!
Birthday Candles will be presented in July 2025.
No experience necessary. Quick As A Wink prides itself on taking actors of all skill levels, from first timers to experienced actors, and teaching skills required to perform for a live audience. Our mission includes the education of community members in theatre and performing arts!
Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:30pm-8:00pm at West Hants Family Resource Centre (61 Morison Drive, Windsor)
Friday, April 25th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Valley Drama School (3 Elm Avenue, Wolfville)
What is Expected: Please plan to attend the entire time slot you select.
For the audition:
1. Please prepare one monologue of your choosing (1-2 min.).
2. Please be prepared to do a cold read for the Audition Team. A scene from the show will be picked by them based on the role(s) you are interested in.
NO VIDEO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Birthday Candles
· Director Ryan MacNab - Produced by Jayma Porter.
· Rehearsals: Starting in May through to Showtime! Time & Date TBD based on cast availabilities. Rehearsal location TBA, will be located in West Hants.
· Important Dates:
Tech Week: July 5th - 10th (Move in/Set Build on the 5th)
Performances: Thursday, July 10th - Preview Show
Friday, July 11th - Opening Night
Saturday, July 12th - 2pm Matinee and 7pm Show
Sunday, July 13th - Matinee (No Evening Show)
Friday, July 18th - 7pm show
Saturday, July 19th - 2pm Matinee and 7pm Show.
· Full attendance during the rehearsal process and during production week is a requirement. Attendance concerns should be brought to the attention of the production team well in advance of the conflict date.
· All participants will be given a rehearsal schedule. Conflicts should be brought to the attention of the production team immediately upon receipt of this schedule.
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ERNESTINE ASHWORTH – Travels from age seven to 107. In that time, she will be a daughter, a girlfriend, a wife, a mother, a friend, an aunt, a mother-in-law, a widow, a second wife, a grandmother, a great grandmother, and a great great grandmother.
ALICE – Selfless. Strong. Ernestine’s mother.
KENNETH – Ernestine’s awkward and annoying next-door neighbor.
MATT – Chiseled jawline. A middle linebacker on the high school football team. Ernestine’s boyfriend then husband.
BILLY – Sensitive. An ear for music. Ernestine and Matt’s son.
MADELINE – Troubled. Bemused. Beautiful. Erudite. Ernestine and Matt’s daughter. Played by actor playing Alice.
JOAN – Anxious. Very anxious. Billy’s wife.
ALEX – Takes no crap. Billy and Joan’s daughter. Played by actor playing Joan.
ERNIE – Ethereal. Vivacious. She doesn’t walk; she glides. Alex’s daughter. Played by actor playing Alice and Madeline.
WILLIAM – Thirteen. Grand. Played by actor playing Matt.
JOHN – A man woken up in the middle of the night. Played by actor playing Billy.
BETH – John’s domestic partner, she quit smoking ten years ago and hasn’t been in a good mood since. Played by actor playing Joan and Alex.
Roles are doubled as below:
ERNESTINE ASHWORTH
ALICE / MADELINE / ERNIE
KENNETH
MATT / WILLIAM
BILLY / JOHN
JOAN / ALEX / BETH
QAAW is committed to fostering an environment of equity and diversity. We encourage submissions from artists of all genders, ethnicities, abilities and identities.
Volunteer Positions Available:
Costume Team - We are need of several volunteers to help sew and design costumes, as well as go shopping at second hand stores looking for specific items.
Props assistant - We are looking for someone to gather and create props
Tech Crew (Lights/Sound) - We are in need of several painters for set scenes
Set Construction - We are always looking for new volunteers to help the team build the set.
Front of House - Volunteers needed to work with our FOH Manager.
So much more...
If you are interested in being a part of the show but would prefer to be behind the scenes, please contact Jayma at jporter@qaaw.ca
Note: It is the policy of the QAAW Board of Directors to not discuss casting decisions with outside persons.
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BIRTHDAY CANDLES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com