Auditions for Sylvan Lake Theatre's (SLT) production of 'A Christmas Carol' will be taking place from June 19 to June 21.
Auditions are open to everyone aged 16 and up.
During auditions, actors from all over Central Alberta will come, Artistic Director Tanya Ryga said.
In total, four shows will be cast simultaneously, and by auditioning, individuals may be offered a role in any one of the four shows.
"A Christmas Carol is the only show that Sylvan Lake Theatre is producing. Since Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) has four shows, there is a long list of roles to be filled from ages 20 to timeless," Ryga said.
"If you are not a singer, there are three other plays whose directors will also be at the audition, and there may be a non-singing part for you in one of their shows in the CAT Season."
At the audition, actors will perform a memorized two-minute monologue, Ryga said.
"They may be asked to read a scene as directors see what roles could fit them. Because A Christmas Carol is a musical, there will be an additional audition on June 21, led by our show's music director, Sylvan Lake's own Kerry Heisler."
A Christmas Carol, a classic story of the true meaning of Christmas, is a seasonal hit that has been running in Edmonton, Calgary, and Banff for years, Ryga said.
"It is a very loved show, and audiences will go year after year with their families. We are excited to have our production created and presented in both Red Deer and Sylvan Lake."
The production of A Christmas Carol has a director, music director, and an incredible design team already in place.
"The last piece will be the cast. The entire cast and crew are introduced over social media as part of the promotion leading up to the opening of every theatre production," Rygas said.
"Most shows have an online playbill and/or hard copies at the theatre where info on the show, cast, crew, sponsors, and supporters is all detailed."
To sign up for an audition, individuals will need to contact Jeremy at artisticproducer@centralalbertatheatre.ca to book a 15-minute audition slot and receive additional information.
"Auditions happen year-round for local shows in Central Alberta. Auditioning can be scary, but we need actors," Ryga said.
"Since SLT started in 2022, it has provided several acting courses and is currently running a three-part audition workshop. Taking courses and working with professional artists, teachers, and other learners is another way that actors can be seen and subsequently cast in shows."
Auditions for A Christmas Carol, as well as other CAT productions, will be held at the Central Alberta Theatre in Red Deer.
Other upcoming auditions for Sylvan Lake Theatre, for the Sylvan Lake Theatre Trail, will be held on July 23 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Sylvan Lake.
Auditions for Storytellers will be announced in June, and actors and storytellers wanting to be part of the Theatre Trail 2025 can sign up now.
As well, new this year, SLT will be putting out a call for stories for the Theatre Trail, Ryga said.
"We are looking for three-minute stories about Sylvan Lake events, characters, history, and shenanigans that are true and reflect Sylvan Lake's unique character."
Selected stories will be performed by storytellers on the Theatre Trail, September 6, 7, 13, and 14.
More information on Sylvan Lake Theatre can be found on sylvanlaketheatre.com.
