THE SOUTH SIMCOE THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR ITS PRODUCTION of “BURN” by John Muggleton
Directed by Candy Pryce
Mix the friendship of murder mystery writers with a love of games, add two recent deaths, the arrival of the estranged daughter of one of the deceased and what do you get? Tension, fear, guilt, disbelief and finally, truth! Be part of this gripping psychological thriller and audition for one of the following roles:
Robert: 50s, husband of famed writer Tara Waters who mysteriously disappeared five years ago
Eve: 20s to 30s, daughter of recently deceased famed horror writer Paul Morris
David: 50s, literary agent, good friend of Robert
Samira: 50s, lawyer, long time friend of Robert
Tara (voice only): Robert’s wife, disappeared mysteriously five years ago
Paul (voice only): Famed writer and deceased friend of Robert, Samira and David
SST encourages inclusion, representation and accessibility in all its endeavours both on stage and off. In that spirit, we encourage diversity in our casting process. Please note: In keeping with Government guidelines, this theatre complies with all currently mandated COVID-19 health regulations. All participants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 double vaccination prior to the first rehearsal. Also please be aware that the script includes profanity.
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Show Dates: March 3rd to 20th, 2022 on Thursday/Friday/Saturday evenings plus Sunday matinees.
Audition Deadline: November 5, 2021
Audition Format: Expression of Interest or Self-Tape
Expression of Interest: If Candy is familiar with your work on stage, please email her indicating you are interested in acting in “BURN”. No self-tape is necessary.
Self-Tape: Otherwise, please contact Candy to receive a scene from the play to video record and return to her. If you need help with creating a self-tape indicate this in your email. Self-tapes must be received by November 5th, 2021.
Expressions of interest or self-tape should be sent to Director Candy Pryce at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Call-backs: Will take place the evenings of November 16th and 17th via Zoom.
Tentative Rehearsal Days: Rehearsals will begin December 5th, 2021 and will run two evenings a week and Sunday afternoons. Sunday evening rehearsals will be added added in February. There will be a two week break over Christmas and New Years, dates to be confirmed.
Production Location: The Cookstown Town Hall, 1 Hamilton St., Cookstown
Please feel free to contact Candy if you have any questions about the play, the audition process or rehearsals. Come join us as we get back on the boards!
