The Lawyer Show 2010
Always wanted to try acting from the stage…
instead of in the courtroom???
Casting Call for Lawyers!
THE 2010 LAWYER SHOW production is…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Kelly Thornton
June 11, 8:00pm
June 12, 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 5, 2010
Nightwood Theatre is accepting submissions for The Lawyer Show, where 25 members of the legal community take the stage as actors, supported by a team of professional directors, designers and coaches – while raising funds for Nightwood, one of Canada’s most vital theatres.
Performance opportunities are available for principal, secondary and cameo roles! No previous acting experience is required – all are welcome!
Play Synopsis: In an enchanted forest, mismatched lovers and a gang of hapless actors cross paths with the king and queen of the fairies, resulting in a night of moonlit mirth. Love triumphs at dawn – but not before trickster Puck has had his way with all. This brilliantly orchestrated comedy of confusion and desire probes the very nature of love.
How to Get Involved:
Are you a lawyer, associate, justice, clerk or firm administrator? To be cast in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, simply email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by MARCH 5, 2010 and provide the following information:
• Tell us a little bit about yourself, both professionally and personally (interests, etc)
• If you would like to be considered for a Principal, Secondary or Cameo role (the bigger your role, the more rehearsals you will be expected to attend)
• Your preferred audition slot: March 9, 10 or 14 (6:30-9:30pm)
Please note: The Lawyer Show is a benefit. Each participant is required to purchase a minimum of 10 tickets to the show for your friends, colleagues and family ($50/ticket which includes a charitable tax receipt for the full amount). Revenues are also generated via $500-$2000 sponsorships from various firms and legal associations.
What does the Audition Involve?
It’s easy. You will be given a choice between four short monologues (see below). Though you do not have to memorize the passage for the audition, we recommend you review and familiarize yourself with the text. Your audition will take approximately 10 minutes from start to finish. These are the monologues to pick from:
Audition Monologues for FEMALE Roles - Click Here
Audition Monologues for MALE Roles - Click Here
List of Available Roles - Click Here
Full Script for Midsummer Night’s Dream - Click Here
What will Rehearsals Involve?
Rehearsals begin April 15, 2010. We will rehearse three times per week: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30pm-10:00pm and Sundays from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Note: You will not be expected to attend every rehearsal. Most roles will demand an average of one rehearsal per week. Schedules will be posted a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, and we will be able to work around most schedules and conflicts.
Benefits to Participation?
• Engage one’s creativity while learning performance techniques: believability, ease is presentation, confidence, persuasion and delivery
• Network with colleagues in a unique environment
• Experience the production process from auditions and rehearsals to performance
• Participating firms can build morale and engage employees in team building and creative thinking
• Community engagement
For more Information or to Audition, contact:
Rebecca Peirson
(416) 944-1740 x ext. 8 or
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