Auditions

 Art.

Curtain up on a piece of modern art: A white painting. A white canvas, with white background. White lines. Bought for a huge sum of money.

Recipient of the 1998 Tony Award® for Best Play, winner of the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy and Molière Award for Best Author, Best Play and Best Production in 1994, ART is a dark comedy about 3 friends and a seemingly innocuous act that triggers a cascade of debates, arguments, and revelations about the nature of art, and the essence of friendship.

Translated by Christopher Hampton and Directed by Jimish Thakkar, The Hive Performing Arts brings another masterpiece filled with sharp humor and insightful dialogue, exploring the dynamics of human connection and the blurred lines between art and life… And if, in fact, the white painting is really… white.

 

Between 8th to 14th Jan, 2024 (TBC )

 

 

Who can audition?

🌸 In response to a wave of enthusiasm and requests, casting is now OPEN to individuals across the gender spectrum for the roles in this globally acclaimed dark comedy. 

Preferred ages: Mid 30’s through Mid 40s.

Must be available for auditions, call backs, tech week and performance dates.

Must be available to rehearse unto 3 times a week (2 weekdays and Saturday) between Feb and April 2024. 

Roles Available (Orginally Male)

SERGE: A divorced consultant dermatologist, enamoured by – and considers himself something of a connoisseur of –  the contemporary world around him. Self assured and charming, but capable of immense emotional cruelty

MARC: An aeronautical engineer, with a partner Paula …and in matters of taste, a conventional classicist. His taste in art is very different. Something of a cynic, with free flowing candour. Tells it like it is.

YVAN: A salesman in a stationery firm, about to marry…..peacemaker, introvert, fastidious, bordering on the neurotic and stressed by the complications of his life, which threaten to derail him.

All roles are non-union and non-paying. We want to build a cast that reflects diversity, facilitates positive change and allows for cultural fusion and experimentation. Do spread the word to those you think may be interested

  

Do I have to prepare anything for my audition?
Yes. We have a list of sample monologues, from which we would like you to perform. You’ll receive them after you sign-up for an audition.  

 

How to apply!

 

1. Email your interest along with a recent headshot/selfie and short bio / introduction to info@thehiveperformingarts.com ​
2. Only those shortlisted be will be contacted to SELECT an in-person audition slot.
3. Once shortlisted, you’ll receive an audition pack with further information about the production schedule, the playwright and the director.

 

Important Dates

 

Rehearsal Schedule (TBC) 

 

• Rehearsals will begin 3rd or 4th week of January, 2024.
• Twice a week (Wednesday, Thursday) Jan, Feb & March. 
• Thrice a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday) in April. 
• 7.30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m on weekdays & 11.00 am to 2.00pm on Saturdays.

 

Any expected absences for rehearsals should be noted on the audition form. All actors may not be required to attend every rehearsal. However, once committed, you are expected to be available for all scheduled rehearsals. No absences are allowed during the tech week and days of the show.  

 

 

 

Tech Week Schedule

Tech Week will be April 10th to April 18th 2024. 6:00 p.m – 10.00 PM

 

Performance Schedule (4 SHOWS)

April 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM

April 20 2024 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

April 21 2024 at 2:00 PM 

 

Show Venue: 

Cyril Clark Theatre
20 Loafers Lake Lane, Brampton.