Audition Call
Audition Registration is Open
for George F. Walker's "Gossip"
Show Dates: March 13-16, 2025 at the Gas Station Arts Centre
Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons, December 4 – 18 and January 4 – March 8, 2025, at 207 Thompson Drive (near Dreamland Diner in St. James).
Line Read: the first line read of the play (and handing out scripts) will take place Saturday, November 30, 2024, in the afternoon.
Synopsis: An edgy and sly, film-noir inspired comedy that follows a journalist investigating the shocking murder of a celebrity who collapsed in an art gallery surrounded by champagne-sipping socialites. Eccentric lawyers, bickering celebrities, and scheming politicians attempt to waylay the investigator’s crusade to uncover truth in a world more interested in gossip.
Warning: Mature Language.
When: Auditions will be held over three day at 207 Thompson Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3E2 (near Dreamland Diner)
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- Friday, November 22, 2024, 6:00pm-10:00pm
- Saturday, November 23, 2024, 1:00-5:00pm
What: We are seeking 8-10 enthusiastic performers for this thrilling show. No experience is required to audition. You have the option of preparing a short (less than two minute) monologue for your audition, but it is not needed. We will have segments of the play available for cold reads. People from all backgrounds, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, or education are welcome. Please contact us if you have accessibility needs for auditions.
We would also be delighted to hear from those interested in off stage positions, including Assistant Director, Assistant Stage Manager, Marketing, Costumes, Community Partnerships, Makeup, Design, Prop Sourcing, Set Building, or Lobby Immersion as well. Just contact us!
Gossip is presented by arrangement with Great North Artists Management
on behalf of George F. Walker.
Character Character Age* Details
Tyrone Power 30-40s A serious, hard-hitting political reporte
Baxter 25-40s Newspaper Editor. Power’s Boss.
Peter Bellum 30-40 Pretentious British stage director.
Anna 20s Ambitious aspiring actress.
Allan 20s Obedient servant and aspiring actor.
Bridgit Nelson 30-60s An Avant-garde poet. Anti-social visionary.
Margaret 20-30 Overly dependent Femme Fatale.
Norman Lewis 30-40s Lawyer and twin of Sam.
Sam Lewis 30-40s Lawyer and twin of Norman.
*Character age does not necessarily have to match the actor’s age but is provided for context.
Audition
Please complete the form below with your details and audition time preference. You will receive a reply within a week with the exact date and time you’ve been booked for. We will reply to everyone – if you don’t see our email, please check your junk box (and add us to your safe list!).