Audition
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Sugar Road

Chemainus Theatre Festival

Location: Chemainus, British Columbia

Submission Deadline: 9/28/2026

Auditions

10/13/2026Chemainus

First Rehearsal Date: 1/28/2027

Anticipated Closing Date: 3/21/2027

Accepting Non-Local Artists: Yes

Self-Tape Accepted: Upon Artist request

Agreement or Engagement Policy: ITA


Audition Information & Submission Instructions

Auditions will be held in person on Tuesday October 13th , 2026 in Chemainus, BC *As provided for in clause 8:06(V) of the Independent Theatre Agreement, and to improve accessibility for artists from off Vancouver Island, we can accept self-tapes or arrange for an audition via video conferencing in order to accommodate an artist who is unable to attend our auditions in person. HOW TO SUBMIT: Please fill out the submission form at this link: https://form.jotform.com/262367680172259 If you have any trouble with the link, please reach out to Cassidy at [email protected] We thank everyone who wishes to submit for an audition. Preference will be given to Equity artists and/or to artists based on Vancouver Island. Audition submissions are open until Monday September 28th 2026, however early applications are encouraged. If you have not heard from us by Thursday October 8th 2026, it means we don't have time to see you this time.


Casting Breakdown

CASTING INFO: Hannah Taylor: Age range: Mid 30’s The owner of Sugar Road Amusement Park Jesse Emberley: Age range: Late 30’s. A country singer and guitar player Caroline Dawn: Age range: Early 40’s A local. Lives on her family farm Ray Bishop: Age Range: Early 50's A former roadie, works at Sugar Road. 2 Understudy roles


Accessibility Information

SHOW SUMMARY: Sugar Road is a heartwarming romantic comedy about a country singer and a young woman whose lives are changed by a chance meeting. Reunited 12 years later, they must decide whether to let love have a second chance. Set in a charming old amusement park, the play is filled with laughter, music, and romance. PRODUCTION DATES: Rehearsals: January 28, 2027- February 19, 2027 Performances: February 19, 2027- March 21, 2027


Ethnocultural Mandate

The Chemainus Theatre Festival is dedicated to building a just, equitable, inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace and community. We encourage all interested applicants to apply and will consider all submissions inclusive of all ages, ability, gender, race, ethnocultural identity, or any other basis. We invite artists to self-identify if they choose. With gratitude, we acknowledge the Puneluxutth (Penelakut) Tribe and the hul'qumi'num speaking peoples, on whose traditional territory we work and play.

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