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DREAM IN HIGH PARK 2026 – TWELFTH NIGHT

CALL FOR ACTOR SUBMISSIONS

Written by William Shakespeare, Directed by Gregory Prest


Please submit using the methods below by 5 p.m. on Friday October 31, 2025. Early submissions are encouraged.

As part of our commitment to inclusive casting, we are intentionally seeking actors of all ethnicities, people of all gender identities, and those of all ages (18+). You are encouraged to apply for the role that resonates most with you.


DATES

Auditions will be held November 24, 25 & 26, 2025. They will be held IN PERSON in Toronto.


Workshop dates: Two readings February 9 & 23, 2026. Rehearsals begin Tuesday June 16, 2026.
Previews begin Sunday July 5, 2026. Opening is Thursday July 9, 2026. Closing is Sunday Sept. 6, 2026.
**All dates are subject to change.


**** Please note the pay scale for this venue is CTA “E House” rate.


**** Please note this theatre is OUTDOORS. Actors must be comfortable rehearsing and performing outside.


If you have any questions, or any access needs for your audition, please contact Hannah Antaki at
hannahantaki.casting@gmail.com OR casting@canadianstage.com

Show synopsis

An emotionally rich and comedic 90-minute staging of Twelfth Night - a story of shipwreck, disguise, longing, and the messy, joyful transformative power of love in all its sizes. In Shakespeare’s beloved comedy of love and mistaken identity, Viola is shipwrecked in Illyria and disguises herself to survive. Chaos and desire ensue as she falls for Orsino, who pines for Olivia— who, in turn, falls for Viola’s disguise.


Submission Notes:

Seeking a game ensemble of good, fun people with strong classical text skill, comedic instinct, and openness to collaboration. Seeking performers of all backgrounds.


All performers contribute to the musical and physical life of the play. Musical ability (singing and/or instrument) an asset for all but not necessary. As ideas develop, the ensemble may be an essential driving force in the play.
Performers must be game to explore various modes of theatrical storytelling as ensemble members in assisting with scene changes, peopling the world (ie sailors on the coast, etc), filling out the sonic world of the play, and working together to build an ensemble driven, rich telling of the story.

 

Audition Information:

We are currently accepting submissions for the following roles:


SIR ANDREW AGUECHEEK/SAILOR: Male-identifying. 24-44 years old. --- A foolish knight. Inept and eager to please. Physical and verbal comedy chops essential. Desperate to belong. Physically expressive and must enjoy accessing vulnerability. Great clowning instincts essential. Also plays a sailor in Viola’s first scene. Comfort with stage combat necessary.

MARIA: Female-identifying. 24-44 years old. --- Olivia’s witty maid. Sharp, quick, mischievous. The mastermind behind Malvolio’s prank. A comedian unafraid of risk. Grounded, funny, and strong-willed.

ANTONIO/CURIO/SAILOR: Any gender. 24-44 years old. A sea captain who rescues and adores Sebastian. Soulful. Possesses fierce loyalty, emotional depth and tenderness. Also plays Curio, musical servant to Orsino – attentive. Comfort with stage combat necessary. Must play an instrument.

VALENTINE/PRIEST/OFFICER/SAILOR: Male-identifying. 24-34 years old. A servant to Orsino – loyal, attentive, and discreet. Also plays a sailor in Viola’s first scene, the officer that arrests Antonio, and the priest that marries Olivia and Sebastian. Comfort with stage combat necessary. Musical skill considered useful.


We thank everyone for their interest; however, only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Due to the
volume of submissions, we are not able to respond to inquiries about the status of your application.


Please submit online via Casting Workbook or using this link.

Deadline: Friday October 31, 2025

No late submissions will be considered.
No phone calls or hard copy submissions please