Auditions

Auditions are held at the Pinnacle Playhouse at 256 Pinnacle Street, unless otherwise specified. Note, that most of our auditions do not require any preparation in advance. However, some productions, particularly musicals, may require additional preparation. Please keep an eye on our socials and up to date on our newsletters for auditions notices. 

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AUDITION DATE & TIME

Saturday, October 17th | 2PM - 4PM

Location: Annex 47 Oak Street, Belleville

Sunday, October 18th | 7:30PM - 9:30PM

Location: 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

CALLBACKS: To be determined following auditions. 

AUDITION MATERIAL: Prepare a short humorous monologue, and be prepared to do some improv and cold readings.

PERFORMANCE DATES

Paid Preview - Tuesday, Feb. 9th 2027

Opening Night - Thursday, Feb. 11th, 2027

Closing Matinee, Sunday, Feb. 28th, 2027

Running Thursdays to Sundays each week -

Thurs. and Fri. evenings at 7:30 pm,

Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 pm.

 SYNOPSIS:

When Vivien Bliss, author of Harlequin Romance novels, sets out to spend a romantic weekend with respectably married school teacher Edgar Chisholm, she starts a train of events which involves all the classic elements of farce - confused identities, disguise, long-lost relatives, ambushes, chases, doors slamming, coincidence piled on top of coincidence and glorious mayhem. How Vivien gets her new novel finished in the face of, behind the back of, in spite of and with the help of an advice columnist, a nosy reporter, a doctor in pantyhose, an orphan with a cake and ‘Helga the evil Russian physicist’, is the hilarious, ridiculous story of NURSE JANE GOES TO HAWAII - a sophisticated Canadian comedy set in Toronto, and a superbly constructed, marvelous, incredible farce.

CHARACTERS

Doris Chisholm - a successful relationship advice columnist, wife of Edgar.

Edgar Chisholm - mild mannered school teacher, about to have an affair while

married to Doris.

Vivien Bliss - flakey romance novelist, living vicariously through her characters, who

dictates her pulp fiction romance aloud into a tape recorder and met Edgar at pottery

class.

Bill Scant - a nervous, insecure little man, apparent rapist, in truth a geeky former

lover of Doris, who is trying to reconnect.

Betty Scant - Vivien’s nasty, authoritarian editor, who hunts her down for a finished

novel, turns out to be Bill’s current wife, and Edgar’s first wife.

Peggy Scant - a young reporter, who connects the dots using her investigative

journalism skills, is also the daughter of and granddaughter of Doris, Edgar, Bill and

Betty, sister of Peter Prior. She is planning to get married - and to be given away - by

whom?

Peter Prior - long-lost adopted hippie child, now adult, who is searching for his

parents after years in foster care and psychotherapy.

AUDITION MATERIAL: Prepare a short humorous monologue, and be prepared to do some improv and cold readings.

***Rehearsal schedule will be posted prior to audition dates.

AUDITION DATES AND TIMES

CHILDREN AUDITIONS - For children 8 - 15 years old only

CHILDREN - Saturday, November 21st | 1PM - 4PM 

Parents: please stay for this audition. 

** Note: Song choice for children may be of any genre and can be acapella if they are confident with such. 

Location: Steve Forrester Lounge- Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

ADULT AUDITIONS - 16yrs +

ADULT - Sunday, November 22nd | 1PM - 4PM

ADULT - Tuesday, November 24th | 7PM - 10PM

Location: Steve Forrester Lounge- Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

CALLBACKS: Saturday, November 28th | 1PM - 5PM

PERFORMANCE DATES

Paid Preview: Tuesday, June 8th, 2027

Opening Night: Thursday, June 10th, 2027

Closing Matinee: Sunday, June 27th, 2027

*Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30PM | Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00PM.

**Note: In previous years, the musical has added additional performances to accommodate high ticket sales. 

SYNOPSIS:

Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Lionel Bart’s Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Join young, orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates the London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and - most importantly - for love. When Oliver is picked up on the street by a boy named the Artful Dodger, he is welcomed into a gang of child pickpockets led by the conniving, but charismatic, Fagin. When Oliver is falsely accused of a theft he didn’t commit, he is rescued by a kind and wealthy gentleman, to the dismay of Fagin’s violent sidekick, Bill Sikes. Caught in the middle is the warm-hearted Nancy, who is trapped under Bill’s thumb, but desperate to help Oliver, with tragic results. 

With spirited, timeless songs such as "Oom-Pah-Pah", “As Long as He Needs Me,” “Food, Glorious Food,” and “Where Is Love”, Oliver! is a musical classic. 

AUDITION MATERIAL

Please prepare a 2 minute song/section of a song in the musical theatre genre to best showcase your voice. This piece should ideally NOT be from the musical Oliver! 

There will be a pianist available at the audition. Please come prepared with sheet music to provide to them. Singing "karaoke style" with your phone or acapella is not recommended.** 

CHARACTERS

-Oliver - Orphan boy of ~10/11 years of age. Strong singing/acting required. This role will be double cast. Note: This role may be cast using female actors in a "pants role" depending on the audition turn out. [boy soprano/soprano] 

-Artful Dodger - Older teenage boy. A true scamp who is shaping himself in the image of Fagin & Bill Sikes. This role will have an understudy [boy soprano/tenor] 

-Fagin - Master pickpocket in charge of training the next generation of thieves. "Father figure" however, not out of the kindness of his heart. Strong acting required. This role will have an understudy [Baritone] 

-Bill Sikes - Scary & Broody - Everyone fears his name. In a "relationship" with Nancy. Note: Characterization requires portrayal of physical intimacy, violent tendencies & domestic abuse. [Baritone] 

-Nancy - A prostitute with a heart of gold. Former "student" of Fagin's & in a "relationship" with Bill. This role will have an understudy. [Mezzo] Note: Characterization requires portrayal of physical intimacy, domestic abuse & death. 

-Mister Bumble - The Workhouse supervisor and raunchy suitor to Widow Corney. 

[Bass-Baritone] Note: Characterization requires portrayal of physical intimacy. 

-Widow Corney - The Workhouse Matron. Receptive to Mr. Bumbles advances towards her. [Soprano] Note: Characterization requires portrayal of physical intimacy 

Other secondary characters - both singing and speaking roles 

Children Ensemble (ages 8-18) 

Adult Ensemble 

Additional notes from the director: 

1- Oliver! is a fantastic show about an orphan boy finding the love of his family on a surface level. That stated, the musical is based in the seedy, underground of Victorian-Era London and is based on a 'Social Novel' by Charles Dickens. There are a lot of darker social elements that this musical touches upon - domestic abuse, human trafficking, petty crime, prostitution and murder - to name a few. It is my intent as director, to keep scenes with children participants on the lighter, humorous side of things. However, some of the "adult" scenes will be staged a bit darker with more grit to them. I say this with complete transparency, as a mother, so that those with children auditioning are aware that some of the subject matter is going to be PG-13. 

2- Please note the above character descriptions and staging requirements. You will note that there are no physical descriptors, allowing for inclusivity in the casting. I do however make note of character staging requirements - Please be aware of your personal triggers and limitations when auditioning. 

If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss. 

Director Alison Brant. 

Markamaalison@gmail.com 

AUDITION DATE & TIME

*Moving to December 2026, Dates TBD

Location: Steve Forrester Lounge- Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

CALLBACKS: To be determined following auditions. 

PERFORMANCE DATES

Paid Preview: Tuesday, April 6th, 2027

Opening Night: Thursday, April 8th, 2027

Closing Matinee: Sunday, April 25th, 2027

*Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30PM | Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00PM.

 SYNOPSIS:

George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple – an opportunistic new professor at the college and his naïve new bride – to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn’t care less. But underneath the edgy banter which engulfs both couples lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha’s inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, finally revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives.

CHARACTERS- character info coming soon

MARTHA

GEORGE

HONEY

NICK

This show is cast and auditions have closed.