Auditions & Submissions

Theatre Aquarius would like to invite artists to our 2026 Open Call Auditions on Monday, March 23^rd, 2026.  

Theatre Aquarius is an A house regional theatre and works with the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and the Canadian Actor’s Equity Association. Priority will be given to Equity members.  

Please arrive at Theatre Aquarius (190 King William St, Hamilton, Ontario) for sign in between 9:00am-1:00pm. Please do not attend the open call if you recently auditioned at Theatre Aquarius. Please note that there are a limited number of slots and not everyone will be guaranteed a time. 

Auditions will be in-person, in a space that is accessible and free of physical barriers. 

WHAT TO BRING: 

Please bring a hard copy headshot and resume.   

Non-Music Theatre Auditions: Please prepare a contemporary monologue (approx. 2-3 minutes in length), or a story or spoken word piece. 

Music Theatre Auditions: Please prepare one contemporary musical theatre song (approx. 32 bar cut) that shows your range as an actor and as a vocalist or an approx. 32 bar cut of a song that has personal meaning to you.  Piano accompaniment will be provided (please keep that in mind when choosing material). You also have the option to accompany yourself on the instrument of your choice, including piano. 

This is your opportunity to really showcase your creativity and your strengths as a performer – we want to get to know you, on your own terms. 

Please note, we are happy to hear your audition pieces in the language of your choice. 

We look forward to meeting you all.