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Casting Call! Auditions February 3rd & 8th

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Itching for the Footlights? 

Auditions are rushing upon us for the Gabriola Players One Act Play Festival. We have three Gabriola-penned plays ready to cast, and we’re looking for actors to read. 

One Act Play Festival Performance Dates: March 26-29th, 2026

Want to Volunteer? Have Questions? Email: gabriolaplayers@gmail.com

Auditions Will Be Held

Tuesday, February 3rd, 7 -9 pm &  Sunday, February 8th, from 2-4 pm, @ the Rollo Centre.

We will have script samples available for a cold read, so there’s no need to rehearse beforehand.

There are 13 parts to be filled, male and female, young and not-so-young, many lines and few. Check out the brief description of the plays below. You can read for any part, and you may be asked to read for roles you didn’t request. 

Directors will be on hand to find the best fit for their casts, and those who audition will be contacted as soon as decisions are made. 

Remember, we will be looking for backstage helpers early in the production process, for everything from stage managers to producers to stagehands to Front of House duties.

Hope to see you there!

The Plays

Title: A Life of Their Own, by Peter Danenhower

When Veronica’s characters step off the pages and into her house, it seems like a playwright’s dream come true – until they start bossing her around and making demands. Reality begins to twist, resulting in a funny inside look at the creative process.

The Characters: (1 Female, 2 Male)

  1. Veronica – Female, 50s. Playwright, somewhat indecisive.
  2. Alan – Male, 50s. The main character in Veronica’s first play, A FIRE IN THE FALL.  Socially awkward and intellectual.
  3. Gary – Male, 50s. The main character in Veronica’s second play, A FARMER ON AN ISLAND.  Happy-go-lucky and outgoing.

Title: Manufacturing Doubt, by Steven Earle

Bernice is thrilled by her new job in the Climate Division of a big oil company, with good pay, great benefits and friendly colleagues…until she discovers some dark truths about what she’s actually doing.

The Characters: (4 Female, 2 Male)

  1. Bernice: Female, 20s to 30s, with Texas drawl. A new administrative assistant at the Permeco Corporation
  2. Angela: Female, 20s to 30s, Texas drawl. Bernice’s friend. A college student
  3. Peder: Male, 30s-50s, Danish or German accent. Head limate specialist for Permeco  
  4. Josie: Female, 30s. Climate scientist for Permeco
  5. Eric: Male, 50s. Legislative specialist and lobbyist for Permeco
  6. Jackie: Female, 30s or 40s. Lawyer for Permeco

Title: Waiting for the Rector, by Kevin Crowley

Three university students are outside the college Rector’s office, waiting to be disciplined for breaking the rules. But their lively conversation leads them in unexpected directions.

The Characters: (2 Female, 2 Male)

  1. Anxious student (M) 20s. A seminary student. Believes he has a vocation.
  2. Casual student (M) 20s. A flippant, disrespectful student. Likes to shake things up.
  3. Female student (F) 20s. A feminist who believes in women’s reproductive rights.
  4. Executive assistant (F) any age. Assistant to the Rector