DuffleBag Theatre General Auditions 2025-26

ORGANIZATION:
DuffleBag Theatre

DEADLINE:
October 8, 2025

WEBSITE:
http://www.dufflebag.com

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
DUFFLEBAG THEATRE
"Nearly World-Famous”™ since 1992

2025-26 GENERAL AUDITION CALL (NON-UNION)

DuffleBag Theatre’s Artistic Director Marcus Lundgren is holding general auditions in Toronto and Vancouver seeking actors ready to tour for Young Audiences.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Since 1992, the “nearly world-famous” DuffleBag Theatre has been touring internationally performing their hilarious adaptations of fairy tales and classic stories starring members of the audience. Now in their 33rd season, the company is holding general auditions for English and Bilingual (French/English) actors for their upcoming school, theatre, and festival touring season for 2025-26.

(More information about the company can be found on the theatre’s website: www.dufflebag.com)

ETHNOCULTURAL STATEMENT:
DuffleBag Theatre performances include audience members from diverse and multi-cultural communities, as such we seek to reflect this with diverse and inclusive casting. We strongly encourage submissions from artists who identify as members of equity-seeking groups or underrepresented communities.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (Self-tape):
Interested actors are asked to create a high-energy self-tape of an improvised adaptation of The Three Little Pigs with you telling the story as you perform all the parts (3 minutes maximum). Have fun with it!
NOTE: Bilingual (French) actors are asked to please use both languages in their submission.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 8 at 5pm (ET) / 2pm (PT)

CALL BACKS:
Invited in-person call backs to be held on:

• Tuesday, October 14 in Vancouver

• Tuesday, October 21 in Toronto

We thank everyone in advance for their submission, but only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please e-mail any questions to: dufflebagtheatreaudtions@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: A cleared Vulnerable Sector Check will be required prior to engagement.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a link to the video, along with photo & resume in PDF format, via e-mail with the following subject line format:
DBT-Auditions (please specify Vancouver or Toronto) (your name)
Send to: dufflebagtheatreauditions@gmail.com

FEES/COMPENSATION:
Tour Fee & per diems – TBD