The Grand Theatre operates on the traditional lands and territories of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapewak. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations, and all of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America), and acknowledge the traditional lands upon which we live, work and tell stories together.  
 

OUR COMMITMENT

At the Grand we are committed to creating and practicing a company culture that ensures an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space for artists, audiences, donors, board members, and staff. We actively encourage submissions from artists who self-identify as being part of underserved communities. It is our mission to reflect the diversity of our community on and off our stages. If you can imagine yourself in the role, then so can we!  

Access and inclusion are important to us. If you have any questions regarding the Grand’s accessibility policies and initiatives, or any requests, we encourage you to reach out to Vanessa Spence, Associate Producer & Company Manager, at vspence [at] grandtheatre.com (vspence[at]grandtheatre[dot]com). 
 

THE PROJECT

Holiday Show TBA

The Grand will be announcing this show in March 2026. A general description of the characters we are looking to cast can be found below, along with the dates of the production.  

Directed by: Rachel Peake
Music Direction by: Stephen Ingram
Choreography by: Genny Sermonia
 

PRODUCTION DATES

Rehearsal Starts: October 26, 2026

First Preview: November 24, 2026

Opening: November 27, 2026

Closing: December 27, 2026 
 

AUDITION DATES

Auditions will happen in London, ON and Toronto, ON between March 20 – March 24.

In person London auditions will be held on March 20, 2026.

In person Toronto auditions will be held on March 22 & 23, 2026.

Callbacks and the dance call will be held on March 24, 2026.
 

AVAILABLE ROLES 

LEAD (he/him) - Age range: 40s-60s, Any ethnicity.
Powerful, cold-hearted, domineering. Some singing required.

LEAD (she/her) - Age range: 30s-50s, Any ethnicity.
Patient, loving, humble, optimistic. Must be a strong singer.

SUPPORTING 1 (he/him) - Age range: 40s-60s. Any ethnicity. This character plays multiple roles. Strong mover.
Role A: Physical theatre requirements.
Role B: Kind, fun-loving.

SUPPORTING 2 (he/him) - Age range: 40s-60s. Any ethnicity.
Cynical, entitled. Pillar of business community.

SUPPORTING 3 (he/him) - Age range: 40s - 60s. Any ethnicity. Piano playing is an asset.
Cynical, entitled. Pillar of business community.

SUPPORTING 4 - Any gender, ethnicity or age. 
Playful, mischievous, has deep inner strength. Strong singer.

SUPPORTING 5 (he/him) - Age range: 20s-30s. Any ethnicity. This character plays multiple roles.
Role A: Ambitious but wounded young man.
Role B: Expressive. Physical theatre requirements.

SUPPORTING 6 (she/her) - Age range: 20s-30s. Any ethnicity. This character plays multiple roles.
Role A: A slightly countercultural young woman. Wry humour.  
Role B: Sweet, caring and principled.

SUPPORTING 7 (she/her) - Age range: 40s-60s. Any ethnicity. This character plays multiple roles.
Role A: Gruff, wily, sharp-tongued and opportunistic.
Role B: Kind, compassionate.Committed businessperson.

SUPPORTING 8 (she/her) - Age range: 20s. Any ethnicity.
Fierce, protective, independent beyond her years. Strong singer.

SUPPORTING 9 (he/him) - Age range: 20s - 30s. Any ethnicity.
Young man, slightly counter-cultural. Strong singer.

Musicians/Ensemble - All genders, ethnicities and ages.

ENSEMBLE – Role distribution will be assigned at the time of casting. Ensemble roles may include understudy tracks.

MUSICIANS – When submitting, please note any proficiency with musical instruments. Piano, drums and bass playing an asset.

VOCAL NOTES – Please specify your vocal range top and bottom when submitting. All roles may be required to sing. Confidence in singing with an ensemble is an asset.

MOVEMENT NOTES - All roles will be required to move/dance. Strong confidence in movement with an ensemble is an asset. Dance experience is an asset.
 

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Please submit a resume and headshot for consideration through our form located here https://forms.gle/kWQ4q2aPRuZwYcFE7 or via Casting Workbook. Please only submit once. Email submissions will not be considered. Priority will be given to Equity artists and they will be seen first on the audition days.  

The deadline for submissions to be received is SUNDAY, MARCH 8 AT MIDNIGHT.