Audition
Posted 3 days agoSubmission Deadline:11/20/2026
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Auditions
Niagara on the Lake
12/5/2026
Accepting Requests to Self-Tape:No
Accepting Non-Local Artists:No
Agreement or Engagement Policy:Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA)
Company Category:Shaw
First Rehearsal Date:2/5/2027
Anticipated Closing Date:10/30/2027
Production DetailsNOTICE OF YOUTH AUDITION FOR THE SHAW FESTIVAL 2027 – SOUTH PACIFIC
South Pacific at the Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Outside dates: February 5 – October 30, 2025
(Leads music rehearsals begin 02/05. Chorus music rehearsals begin 02/09)
First preview: April 10
Opening: May 29
Closing: October 30
(These dates subject to change)
Casting BreakdownNOTICE OF YOUTH AUDITION FOR THE SHAW FESTIVAL 2027 – SOUTH PACIFIC
NGANA – (the character should appear as a 9-12 year old)
Emile’s daughter, Ngana is of mixed Polynesian and French heritage. We are specifically seeking an actor/singer (female-presenting) who can authentically reflect the character’s mixed-race heritage (mixed Pacific Islander, Asian and/or South Asian heritage)
Singing range: mezzo-soprano (D4–C5).
JEROME – (the character should appear as a 9-12 year old)
Emile’s son, Jerome is of mixed Polynesian and French heritage. We are specifically seeking an actor/singer (male-presenting) who can authentically reflect the character’s mixed-race heritage (mixed Pacific Islander, Asian and/or South Asian heritage)
These actors must have an excellent voice, and be able to move well.
Audition and Submission InformationLOCATION: Shaw Festival Theatre – Rehearsal Hall
DATE: Saturday, December 5, 2026
TIME: Auditions will be held between 4:00-9:00pm.
REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for young people who can play a young girl or a young boy, preferably between the ages of 9-12. But we welcome submissions from young performers outside of that age range as well.
Please write a letter introducing yourself and describe any experience you have with performing, singing or voice training. If you have a resume of theatre experience, please include that as well.
Please attach a photo of yourself. It does not need to be a professional headshot, but should be a clear head and shoulders photo in front of a plain background.
We are only accepting audition requests from local artists who are legally able to work in Canada (Citizens or permanent residents)
MUSICAL
Each auditionee will be emailed a music file that contains a short portion of one of the songs from the show. Singers should be prepared to sing that song at the audition. A piano accompanist will be provided for auditions.
DANCE
Each auditionee will be required to attend our dance/movement call. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to move in.
COMMENTS
Once applicants have submitted their letter and photo and been selected for an audition, the music file will be emailed.
Accessibility InformationIn accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and in keeping with our wish to ensure a fully inclusive environment, please advise the Shaw Festival if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment and audition process. We will be happy to assist.
Ethnocultural Mandate / Casting StatementThe Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres joyously draw on and include all peoples, fully reflective of the world around us. As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and invite applications from applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black or as persons of colour (IBPOC), the LGBTQ2+ communities and those identifying as gender fluid.
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