It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken Casting Call – Appointments
Disney Frozen, The Broadway Musical Youth Casting Call
Songs by
Book by Brian Hill & Ahmed Moneka
Orchestrations by Neil Bartram
Direction by Brian Hill
Choreography by Marc Kimelman
Music Supervision by Neil Bartram
Theatre Companies: Theatre Aquarius, Thousand Islands Playhouse
Audition location: Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton Ontario (190 King William Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R1A8)
Audition dates: March 11, 12, 13, 14 and callbacks/movement 15th, 2025
Submission Deadline: Tuesday February 25th 5pm
Contact: auditions@theatreaquarius.org
Contact name: Jenny Weisz
Contract Type: CTA Workshop
House Type/Rates: CTA Workshop
Workshop Dates/Location: The Creative School Chrysalis at Toronto Metropolitan University Workshop- August 5-24th 2025
Cities for Response: all of Canada
STORYLINE:
With songs from the iconic catalogue of The Tragically Hip and a book by Brian Hill and Ahmed Moneka, It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken tells the story of a family in turmoil facing the revelation of long-guarded secrets, and the resilience they find through a group of friends in the micro-mosaic of Toronto’s Kensington Market.
SEEKING:
Seeking exceptional rock/folk/country/indie singers with a unique sound and strong acting chops. Good movement skills are required, and instrumental skills are a bonus.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
PLEASE SUBMIT VIA CASTING WORKBOOK.
-Please note if the artist’s point of origin is Hamilton or Kingston.
-Please note if the artist is based outside of Ontario.
-Please note if the artist requires a self-tape.
-Please note if the artist has a preferred audition date/time due to conflicts.
-Please no double submissions.
Please only submit via email if you do not have Casting Workbook. If submitting via email, please follow instructions below:
Headshot and Resume:
Please submit a headshot and resume labelled with “FIRST NAME-LAST NAME-ROLE” in one pdf file to auditions@theatreaquarius.org. Due to the number of submissions, emails with separate headshot and resumes files will unfortunately not be considered- one file only please.
Email Subject:
Please label the submission email subject “IT’S A GOOD LIFE- ROLE- FIRST NAME-LAST NAME” with the role you are interested in being seen for by Tuesday February 25th 5pm
Email Body
In email body, please first list:
-Full name, role submitting for, Equity or Non-Equity, email address, agent & agent email if applicable
-If play guitar (for Janis and Maxime)
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together and your sheet music prepared in a binder.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare two contrasting songs in any of the above genres that show off your individual vocal style (you may be asked to sing only one). 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. Songs of The Tragically Hip are welcome but not necessary.
Monologue sides will be provided prior to the first call.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
MOSAB (40ish) – Middle-Eastern or SWANA
Born in Baghdad. Came to Kensington in 2003 with his wife Maryam. Former journalist. Real estate broker. Proud. Stubborn. Aggressively refuses to talk about his life before Kensington.
MARYAM (40ish) – Middle-Eastern or SWANA
Born in Baghdad. Came to Kensington in 2003 with her husband Mosab. Former psychologist. Social worker. Maintains a magnetic pull to her life before Kensington and a desire for her daughter Tara to know the secrets Mosab won’t reveal.
TARA (19) – Middle-Eastern or SWANA
Born in Toronto. Lived in Kensington her whole life with her parents Maryam and Mosab. Student. Rabidly interested in history and Kensington immigrant origins, especially her own.
ROBERT (40ish) – Black
Born in Saskatoon. Came to Kensington in 2008. No-nonsense, high-end government worker – possibly CSIS but no one really knows. Mosab’s best friend who pulled government strings to bring them to Canada from Baghdad.
AVIVA (20ish)
Born in Toronto. Lived in Kensington her whole life. Runs the Jewish bakery that has been in her family since her Grandmother’s mother’s mother fled Poland in 1943.
JANIS (40 – 50ish)
Born in Norman, Oklahoma. Dispensary owner. Came to Kensington in 2002. Tornado-belt American. Once sold pot in the alleys of Kensington but now owns a legal dispensary. Guitar skills are welcome. Please note if the artist plays guitar on submission.
MAXIME (40 – 50ish)
Born in Trois-Rivières. Came to Kensington in 2010 after walking away from the Montreal corporate world. French-Canadian, grungy street musician. Excellent guitar skills are welcome. Please note if the artist plays guitar on submission.
EDDIE (30 – 40) - Asian
Born in Toronto. Returned to Kensington after university in Kingston in 2012. The struggling restaurant that he inherited after his parents died is the frequent watering hole for these eight main characters.
Theatre Aquarius and Thousand Islands Playhouse encourage any and all who self-identify as members of equity-seeking groups to audition. This includes, but is not limited to, any individuals identifying as IBPOC, LGBTQ2IA+, d/Deaf, living with disabilities, and/or facing other systemic barriers in our industry. Those who would like to self-identify in their submissions are welcome to do so, however it is voluntary and not required.
The audition, rehearsal, and performance spaces are accessible and free of physical barriers. If you require additional assistance during the audition process, please let us know so we can accommodate individual needs. We ensure a safe, respectful process built on consent and comfort.
YOUTH AUDITION CASTING CALL
Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson and Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee Directed by Jeremy Webb Choreographed by Robin Calvert Music Directed by Bob Foster
Audition location: Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton Ontario Audition dates: Mon Mar 24, Tues Mar 25, Wed Mar 26th, 2025 (3 days) Submission Deadline: Tuesday Mar 11th, 10am Contact: auditions@theatreaquarius.org Contact name: Jenny Weisz
Production Dates: Rehearsals begin: October 21st, 2025 Previews begin: November 19th, 2025 Closing: December 21st, 2025
HOW TO SUBMIT: Please submit via casting workbook (if you have an account, if not see email submission details below). Please note if artist requires a self-tape or a specific audition date/time due to conflict. Please list if artist is Hamilton local. Please only submit artists for one role. Please submit by Tuesday March 11th 10am
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS:
Please only submit via email if artist does not have Casting Workbook. If submitting via email, please follow the below instructions to be considered:
Email subject: Please label the email subject FROZEN AUDITIONS FIRST NAME LAST NAME ROLE
Please list the following first in the email body:
Audition Requirements: Those selected for an audition will be asked to prepare show specific material provided. Those auditioning for Frozen may be required to attend a dance call at Aquarius. You may be asked to demonstrate any special skills and tricks you have, including but not limited to acrobatics, lifts, and puppetry. These skills are an asset, but are not required.
Young Anna
Actor Playing Age Range: 7-10 years old
Young Anna is the young Princess of Arendelle. Filled with a tremendous amount of light, energy, and love, Anna is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert at all ages, but as she grows older, she longs for connection with others, especially her sister, Elsa. Anna is a warm and determined princess and requires a strong singer with great comic timing. Gender: Character is Female presenting. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Young Elsa
Actor Playing Age Range: 10-13 years old Young Elsa and Elsa are all the elder Princess of Arendelle at different ages. Next in line for the throne, Elsa has been born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid and harm others if not handled with care. Fearful of hurting anyone, especially her beloved sister, Anna, Elsa becomes anxious and withdrawn as she grows older, before eventually learning to take control of, and become confident in, her powers which she masterfully uses to manipulate the Snow Chorus. Gender: Character is Female presenting. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Theatre Aquarius encourages any and all who self-identify as members of equity-seeking groups to audition. This includes, but is not limited to, any individuals identifying as IBPOC, LGBTQ2IA+, d/Deaf, living with disabilities, and/or facing other systemic barriers in our industry. Those who would like to self-identify in their submissions are welcome to do so, however it is voluntary and not required.
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DEADLINE: NOV. 30, 2023