Saturday August 14th at 16 Maple Street in Porter Creek at 2 pm.
The meeting is not at the Guild due to recent and on going construction…it is being held at Doug’s house instead. Thank you Doug!
All are welcome. Hope to see you there.
The Guild is holding auditions for the first show of our 2010/2011 season, The Boys written by Kris Elgstrand and directed by Brad Dryborough (Battlestar Gallactica, The L Word, Davinci’s Inquest).
The Boys is a hilariously ugly comedy about Donny and Des, two brothers who return to their childhood home after the death of their estranged father. Donny wants revenge on his failure of a life. Des is obsessed with a figurine that looks like his long-dead mother. Margaret, their stepmother, wants them gone… Then things get really ugly.
Heartbreaking and ridiculous, sympathetic and cruel, resonant and provocative, The Boys is an intelligent and poignant black comedy that hits right where it hurts.
Sometimes you can go home again; sometimes it’s just not a good idea.
The Guild is proud to be presenting the Canadian Premiere of this brand new play by Vancouver playwright, screen writer and film maker, Kris Elgstrand. Mr. Elgstrand’s plays have been performed all over Canada and the United States and several of his films have been selected for various festivals and awards across the continent.
Audition details below, please come on out and audition. We would love to see you there.
Date: Friday August 6th, 6pm onwards (appointments necessary - read below)
Call backs - Saturday August 7th, 4pm onwards
Place: Upstairs dance studio, The Guild Hall, 27, 14th avenue Porter Creek
Prep: One audition monologue 1-2 minutes long. Possible cold read.
Rehearsal dates: Tues-Fri evenings 6:30-10:30pm (approx.) & Sat/Sun 10am-6pm August 25th-September 29th
Show dates: Wed-Sat September 30th - October 16th incl.
Character breakdown:
Donny - 20’s-30’s
Arrogant and angry - a victim of the stupidity that surrounds him, thinks the world owes him a favour.
Des - 20’s-30’s - Donny’s younger brother
Sensitive, good natured and easily confused. Des has had a difficult behavioral past and is doing his best to better himself despite his brother’s torments and interference.
Margaret - 45-60 - Donny and Des’ stepmother
Recently widowed, struggling with her grief and having to deal with the boys’ invasion of her home.
Caring, intelligent and tactical.
Please contact Katherine McCallum at this email address for an audition time and a copy of the play or call 335 2288 (don’t be shy, leave a message if it goes to voicemail).
We are also seeking two keen and reliable volunteers as assistant stage managers. No experience required, just a willingness to learn, and a great sense of humour.
See you there
Katherine
“Reality is for people who can’t handle theatre” - Anonymous
Katherine McCallum
Artistic Director/Production Manager
The Guild
Whitehorse, YT
Cell : 867 335 2288
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Stipend Position
Seasonal Contract = $8000. Season from August 1st 2010 – May 1st 2011
Time Commitment
This is a contracted position for one season with an option for renewal. There are four productions per season. The Technical Director will be required to be in the space as a consultant, to assist and supervise all activity related to set building/Lights and sound installation. This translates into approximately 8 weeks of part time and on-call hours per production. It is difficult to calculate exactly as it depends on each production’s different needs. This is a hands-on, supportive role.
Personal and professional requirements
The Technical Director at The Guild will possess integrity and follow morally and ethically sound standards. Our TD will have a dynamic personality, be innovative and able to think outside the box. Strong motivational skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a strong and respectful member of a team are essential. The successful candidate will have a technical background in theatre including lighting, sound and rigging equipment as well as the ability to improve the current technical status of the space and instigate, create and maintain industry safety standards.
General duties of the technical director
a) Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of The Guild Theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities.
b) Advises Production Managers, lighting, set and sound designers, on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for the individual show, and supervises the implementation of approved technical designs.
c) Attends Technical Week of each of the season’s productions, in order to supervise and assist in all technical aspects of mounting the show.
d) Assists in the training and assignment of volunteer and paid technical staff for all shows in the season and assists in the recruitment of volunteers for technical purposes.
e) Purchases, rents and/or borrows equipment as needed, within specified budgetary limits (with approval from Production Manager).
f) Attends all production meetings. General production meetings occur weekly during pre-production. Tech meetings are scheduled by the TD.
g) Schedules and chairs meetings of the Technical Core Group (production manager, designers, director).
h) Oversees all safety aspects related to the working environment, being conversant with the safety regulations set by the Government of Canada, the Territory of Yukon, the City of Whitehorse, the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Whitehorse Fire Department.
i) Ensures that he/she can be contacted at all times for technical assistance in an emergency.
j) Remains available and responsive to requests for technical advice and assistance throughout the run of each show.
k) Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors and Executive Producers of The Guild Theatre regarding capital purchases of technical equipment.
l) Possesses valid driver’s license.
m) The technical Director is responsible for the oversight of the installation and maintenance of all technical equipment. This includes attending and assisting all designers (physical assistance with set design/build, load in, LX hang and focus, organisation and placement of sound equipment, hanging and maintaining other materials not included in set/lighting design (e.g. blacks, curtains, legs, trims etc as needed).
n) The technical director will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of all rigging as required.
o) The technical Director will be present for strike to co-ordinate and assist with the tear down, load out and storage of sets, technical, LX and sound equipment.
Send resume/expressions of interest and direct any questions to Katherine McCallum at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or call 335 2288. Deadline for resumes - July 15th, 2010.