The Angels Are In

The year’s Fringe production of the Labe Kagan play “A Lesson in Gabby”. Truly a story about a wing and a prayer, told with irreverent wit and a hint of truth.
The dye is cast. The angels are inked in. We had the play – now we have the players.
Leading this merry band is Jacqui Burke, our Director.
Andrea Wicken is lending her skills as Stage Manager to this production.
Our actors, if you don’t know them yet, you will know them and love them –
Costin Manu in the role of Groucho
and
Stephen Flett in the role of Melville.

 

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Men – take directions from Her

Jacqui Burke has joined and will take the a lead role in this year’s production of Labe Kagan’s play “A Lesson in Gabby“.   Jacqui comes to us with a wide range of experience including work in the Fringe.  I have worked with Jacqui in some capacity before in my Community Theatre experience and found her skilled, good natured and efficient and most affective.

A recent Scarborough Music Theatre production of  “The King and I” directed by Jacqui had the audience, including me, on its feet and the city abuzz with rave reviews.

We are now auditioning for the two principal roles in this all male cast, two-hander.

Here is the Audition Notice:

                                                                                                                                          

Contact:  Jacqui Burke ® 647-292-0210 ® jacqui.burke@jaybirdproductions.ca

 

AUDITION CALL

A Lesson in Gabby

(Toronto Fringe)

By Labe Kagan Directed by Jacqui Burke

Produced by Mark My Words-Ink

Auditions	Thursday, February 19th, 7-10 pm 720 Bathurst Street (one block south of Bloor) Blake Thorne Studio Rm. #401	Callbacks:	Saturday, February 22, 2:30-5:45 pm 720 Bathurst Street (one block south of Bloor) Neville Austin Studio #402
Rehearsal Days	Tuesday evening 7-10 pm and Sunday afternoon 2-5 pm (more as we approach opening) SUBJECT TO CHANGE First rehearsal: Sunday, May 3, 2015	Rehearsal Space	TBA
Show Dates	Toronto Fringe Festival July 1-12, 2015. Times TBA	Performance Space	Toronto Fringe Venue (not site specific) TBA

Play Overview: Despite help from the angels and Melville (his best friend) Groucho, a Jewish comic playwright has a few lessons to learn before he can really move on after splitting with his wife. A lot.

Character Breakdown: Groucho:  (male, fifties) Groucho is a pot-smoking, grouchy, slob of a man (who happens to be a somewhat successful, if a bit quirky, playwright). He is obsessed with his ex-wife and can’t let her go. Melville: (male, fifties) Melville is a bright, dynamic real estate agent and actor who wants to see Groucho re-start his life and move on (even though he puts up with a lot from his friend) – uh, and make a full commission, besides.

Audition Requirements: Please provide a photo and resume and be prepared to perform a two minute comedic monologue.  Candidates may be required to read cold from the script.

To Book an Audition: Call:  647-292-0210   ®   Email:  Jacqui.burke@jaybirdproductions.ca

 FRINGE PRODUCTION – ALL ARTISTS WILL SHARE IN PROCEEDS

EQUITY MEMBERS WILL BE RETAINED UNDER A FRINGE CONTRACT