Job Description
An open-air adaptation of Death of a Salesman is now casting the role of Happy Loman, the younger son whose cheerful façade masks inner emptiness. This character offers a compelling opportunity for actors to explore the tension between charm and insecurity in a performance that balances subtlety with emotional complexity.
Job Responsibilities
• Portray Happy Loman with a charismatic yet emotionally conflicted presence
• Engage with an ensemble cast in a collaborative and emotionally rich process
• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals, tech week, and live evening performances
• Contribute to a bold and immersive theatrical experience in an outdoor venue
Requirements
• Experience with layered or psychologically complex characters
• Ability to express duality—confidence on the outside, vulnerability within
• Comfortable with performing in outdoor spaces during evening hours
• Available for rehearsals on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (starting early July)
• Committed to tech week (August 5–11) and performances (August 12–14 evenings)
Compensation
• Profit-share model (honorarium provided)
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Non-Union Performers for Horror Musical “When You Close Your Eyes”
Job Description
A new horror musical is seeking Toronto-based non-union performers for its upcoming stage production. When You Close Your Eyes is a sapphic horror musical that explores identity, purpose, and the lengths people will go to escape emotional pain. Set in a bleak small town, the story follows a group of young women whose lives are disrupted when a mysterious newcomer arrives, sending their world into a terrifying spiral. This production is looking for collaborative performers excited to help bring this original musical to the stage.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform in a live horror musical production.
- Collaborate with the director and creative team throughout rehearsals and performances.
- Contribute to the development of original characters and storytelling.
- Bring strong acting and musical theatre skills to the production.
Requirements
- Must be a non-union performer.
- Must be based in the Toronto area.
- Passion for musical theatre and collaborative creative work.
- Comfortable performing in a horror-themed stage production.
- Strong acting and performance abilities.
Compensation
- Paid opportunity.
- Compensation details will be provided to selected performers.
