OPEN CALL AUDITION: An Act of Grace - March 02, 2024

Ottawa Little Theatre presents

An Act of Grace
Written by: John Muggleton

Directed by: Lindsay Laviolette

Production Dates:
June 12 – 29, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Wednesdays – Saturdays) and matinees on June 16 & 23 at 2:30 pm (Sundays)

All actors must be available for all performances. 

*Important Note*

The Ottawa Little Theatre will be producing the original one-act version of this show at the August 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As such, the actors playing GRACE, TONY, and CHUCK and some select crew members will be required to be available from July (rehearsals in Ottawa)- August (in Scotland). All production-related costs will be covered, but actors will need to self-fund flights and accommodations to Scotland for the period of August 1st to 24th. While we recognize this may not be feasible for some, it is also an incredible opportunity to participate in the largest theatre festival in the world.

For more information, please contact Lindsay Laviolette or Venetia Lawless at volunteer@ottawalittletheatre.com

Open Call Audition:
Auditions  will be held on:

Saturday, March 02, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out your audition card – onstage readings will commence at 1:00pm sharp.

Audition Location:
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
(Please use 235 Besserer Street entrance.)

Synopsis:
The mysterious and wealthy Grace has invited a former golf pro turned financial advisor and a lawyer with sordid secrets to her mansion where her dying wish forces the two men to unexpected extremes. From the writer of Burn comes this dark comedy/thriller that won Best Production, the People’s Choice Award, and Outstanding Achievement in Playwriting at the 2019 EODL Festival.

Character Descriptions

CHUCK (mid 30s-40s)
Former golf-pro, now a financial advisor. 
Married to Julie and has one young child. 
Arrogant, but earnest. Is dealing with a number of personal challenges and hidden skeletons in the closet. Is called to Grace’s home to provide financial advice. 
 
TONY (mid 30s-40s)
Lawyer. 
Arrogant, intelligent.  Like Chuck, he also carries around some skeletons in the closet. Is called to Grace’s home to provide legal advice. 
 
GRACE (50s-60s)
A wealthy widow. 
Calculating, cunning, poised, stylish. Calls Chuck and Tony to her home for advice. 
 
JULIE (mid 30s-40s) 
Chuck’s wife.
Stay-at-home mom with entrepreneurial dreams. Ambitious, optimistic, loves her family. Has recently purchased a café.
 
Sides:
Click the links below to see the character sides that will be used at the audition. Copies will also be available at the audition.