JOIN THE LAUGHTER!

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We are excited to invite you to apply for a position on our Making God Laugh creative team. We're looking for creatives to help us bring this comedy to life.

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ABOUT THE PLAY

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Cast 3M, 2F

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As the saying goes, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans” and audiences will laugh out loud with this heartwarming comedy about family! Beginning in 1980, the story follows Ruthie and Bill’s three wildly different children—a priest, an aspiring actress, and a former football star who all come home for the holidays.

 

Spanning 30 years, we laugh, cry, and celebrate with them through Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter. Through changing times, dreams, and family quirks, this play reminds us that even the messiest moments bring us closer.

 

The following Creative Team positions are available:

 

• Director

• Stage Manager

• Production Manager

• Set Designer

 

Check out all the details below and complete the application form by Saturday, April 26. Interviews will be scheduled if required. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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KEY DATES

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Auditions

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There will be two sets of in person auditions at Ayr Community Centre, 7 Church Street, Ayr on Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30 with call backs on Saturday, May 31. The audition panel will include Director and Artistic Director. Acceptance of video auditions will be at the Creative Team’s discretion.

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Rehearsals

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Rehearsals will be held at the Ayr Community Centre, 7 Church Street, Ayr on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The first rehearsal will be held on Sunday, September 14. 

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Production meetings will follow Sunday rehearsals and run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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• Load In and Install Set - Saturday, November 1

• Load In and Tech Set Up - Saturday, November 8

• Tech Rehearsal/Q to Q - Sunday, November 9

• Tech/Dress Rehearsals - Monday, November 10 & Tuesday, November 11

 

 

Performances

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• Wednesday, November 12 - Preview @ 7:30 p.m.

• Thursday, November 14 - Opening Night @ 7:30 p.m.

• Friday, November 15 - Performance @ 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, November 16 - Performances @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, November 17 - Performance @ 2:00 p.m.

• Thursday, November 20 - Performance @ 7:30 p.m.

• Friday, November 21 - Performance @ 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, November 22 - Performances @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, November 23 - Performance @ 2:00 p.m.

 

 

Making God Laugh will be an Out of Festival entry with Western Ontario Drama League

 

CREATIVE TEAM ROLES

 

Director

 

Honorarium $300

 

Works with Artistic Director and reports to the Board

 

Role Description

• Responsible for the creative interpretation of the script

• Works with Artistic Director and Set Designer to create a unified artistic vision of the show while staying within budget and physical restraints of production

• Pre-rehearsal preparation, scheduling and leading rehearsals, creating a preliminary prop list, provide input on costuming and requirements for rehearsal items

• Attends all scheduled Production Meetings and maintains correspondence with relevant creative team members either directly or through the Stage Manager

• Should be reasonably available to participate in press interviews, radio/television spots and other promotional opportunities

• Respect ACT’s policies including Code of Conduct and exhibit standards of courtesy and respect to the cast and crew.

 

Stage Manager

 

Honorarium $150

 

Works closely with Director and reports to Board

 

Role Description

• Oversees and coordinates onstage and backstage during pre-production, rehearsals and performances

• Works with Director to create rehearsal schedules

• Responsible for the smooth running of rehearsals taking notes on blocking, props, costumes, scene changes and technical cues

• Communication to all members of the team

• Enforces attendance policy and acts as a bridge between cast and crew

• Supervises pre-show activities during run of show and calls sound and lighting cues

• Oversees Assistant Stage Managers

• Becomes production lead during run of show maintaining the Director’s vision

 

Production Manager

 

Honorarium $150

 

Works closely with Director and reports to Board

 

Role Description

• Manages production from beginning to end including cast, crew, resources, facility, budget and all business components of the show

• Oversees the work of the creative and technical teams

• Supervises, coordinates and balances the needs of the Director, creative team while overseeing the budget and adhering to budget

 

Set Designer

 

Honorarium $100

 

Works closely with Director and Artistic Director

 

Role Description

• Creates a cohesive look for the show while considering the Director and Artistic Director’s vision of the show 

• Adheres to budget