BE A PART OF OUR 2025/2026 SEASON
Whitby Courthouse Theatre is excited to announce a call for artistic teams to join us in bringing our upcoming season to life. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to collaborate on creating a memorable theatrical experience for our community. Whether you have years of experience or are a newcomer eager to contribute, we welcome your skills and creative energy!
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A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognized as a classic and has kept that status ever since.
Key Dates:
Show Dates: August 14-16, 21-23
Auditions: April 2025
Rehearsals: Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday beginning in May
Available Roles:
Producer ($1000 Honorarium)
Director ($1000 Honorarium)
Music Director ($1000 Honorarium)
Choreographer ($1000 Honorarium)
Stage Manager ($1000 Honorarium)
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A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.
Featuring a dozen actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters, Peter and the Starcatcher uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the story to life. It can be expanded or pared down technically to fit the specific needs and abilities of any theatre company.
Key Dates:
Show Dates: November 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
Auditions: June 2025
Rehearsals: Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday beginning in September
Available Roles:
Producer ($1000 Honorarium)
Director ($1000 Honorarium)
Music Director ($500 Honorarium)
Stage Manager ($1000 Honorarium)
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How would you spend your time if forced to repeat the same day over and over again? Phil Connors, a seasoned big-city weatherman, is frustrated to be reporting the annual Groundhog Day Ceremony in small town Punxsutawney, PA. His arrogance and cynicism are in direct opposition to the cheery townsfolk, who are ready for their favorite Groundhog to not see his shadow and welcome an early spring. After disdainfully covering the rodent's negative forecast, he awakens the next day only to discover it's February 2 once more. Initially in disbelief, Phil finally accepts he is doomed to repeat the same day over and over again... Will Phil accept that he is doomed to repeat the same day over and over again? Or will he find the courage to change himself and his fate?
Key Dates:
Show Dates: February 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
Auditions: September 2025
Rehearsals: Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday beginning in November
Available Roles:
Producer ($1000 Honorarium)
Director ($1000 Honorarium)
Music Director ($1000 Honorarium)
Choreographer ($1000 Honorarium)
Stage Manager ($1000 Honorarium)
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Becca and Howie, struggling with the grief and emotional fallout after the accidental death of their young son, Danny. The play explores themes of loss, guilt, and the challenges of moving on, as the characters navigate their differing ways of coping with the tragedy. It focuses on the tension in their relationship, their interactions with family and friends, and their search for healing. Ultimately, the play is a poignant exploration of the complexities of grief and the path toward recovery.
Key Dates:
Show Dates: April 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
Auditions: November 2025
Rehearsals: Sunday/Monday/Wednesday in January & February Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday in March & April
Available Roles:
Producer ($1000 Honorarium)
Director ($1000 Honorarium)
Stage Manager ($1000 Honorarium)
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Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfilment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavours, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. Equally poignant as a black box production or as a splashy, spectacle-driven extravaganza, Pippin's message is universal and will connect with audiences across the age spectrum.
Key Dates:
Show Dates: June 11-13, 18-20, 25-27
Auditions: December 2025
Rehearsals: Sundays in January & February
Monday/Wednesday/Sunday beginning in March
Available Roles:
Producer ($1000 Honorarium)
Director ($1000 Honorarium)
Music Director ($1000 Honorarium)
Choreographer ($1000 Honorarium)
Stage Manager ($1000 Honorarium)
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We are also accepting applications for the following positions:
Set Designer
Set Construction Lead
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Props Master
Application Details
Applicants can apply as part of a fully formed team, a partial team, or individually. All applications will be considered equally.
To apply, please send the following:
Resume
A brief statement outlining your interest in the role(s) and any relevant experience or information you feel would best represent your vision and how you would approach the position.
If applying as a team, provide a list of team members and their respective roles
Eligibility:
Experience in the specific role is preferred but not required for all positions. We welcome all skill levels and encourage those with a willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
A strong passion for theatre and community involvement is a must.
As always, Whitby Courthouse Theatre is open to all ethnicities and genders.
Application deadline: Sunday, February 23rd
If you have any further questions, please contact:
Artistic Director Nick Denis: ndenis@whitbytheatre.ca