Audition Notice & Design Call: Beside Myself by Jennifer Wynne Webber
hapax theatre is seeking performers & designers for its upcoming production of Beside Myself by Jennifer Wynne Webber, presented at the Belfry BMO Studio.
Beside Myself is a two-hander centred on Hally, a witty and intellectually rigorous theoretical physicist who abandons her former life and all solid ground when she moves to the West Coast to live on a sailboat following the death of her partner, Wade. The play unfolds through memory, reflection, and direct address, exploring grief, identity, queerness, and the courage required to begin again with sharp humour and emotional depth. We are also seeking a Sound Designer interested in shaping an intimate and immersive theatrical environment.
We are specifically seeking LGBTQIA+2S artists/actors for this production.
Audition Date:
February 8
Performance dates:
April, 30, May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9
Location:
The Other Guise Theatre
Auditions will consist of scene work from the script. Selected sides will be provided in advance.
Character Breakdown
- Hally
Female, 30-55.
A brilliant, witty theoretical physicist navigating profound loss and radical change. This is a monologue-heavy role with extended passages of text and direct address. The actor must be comfortable carrying the majority of the narrative, sustaining momentum, and holding an audience through large emotional and intellectual arcs. - Wade/Wally/Hannah
Female or non-binary, 30-55.
Hally’s partner. Appears in memory and reflection and also embodies additional characters throughout the production. This role requires strong versatility, precision, and comfort with fluid role-shifting within a non-linear, two-hander structure.
Booking Auditions:
To book an audition appointment or submit for a designer role, please email hannah@hapaxtheatre.com with your name, pronouns, and a brief summary of your theatrical background. Please include any access needs or scheduling considerations.
hapax theatre is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and artist-centred rehearsal environment. We strongly encourage submissions from LGBTQIA+2S performers and artists from equity-seeking communities.
Additional production details will be shared with invited auditionees.
About hapax theatre
hapax theatre is dedicated to producing bold, innovative new Canadian works. Previous productions include Lay Down All Dogs by Sarah Danielle Pitman, the inaugural recipient of the Annamaria Bamji Award.
Media Contact
Heather Jarvie
Artistic Director
heather@hapaxtheatre.com
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