EODL Audition

Audition for Studio Theatre’s entry in the EODL ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL

play:

Smoke and Mirrors

Audition Details:

Audition Dates	Tuesday April 21 and Thursday April 23 at 7 PM sharp (doors open at 6:30) in the lobby of Studio Theatre Perth and Saturday April 25 at 10 AM sharp (doors open at 9:30 AM) at St. Paul’s United Church.
Location	April 21 & 23 @ Studio Theatre April 25 @ St Paul’s United Church
How to Audition	The audition does NOT include a prepared monologue. There will be line reading from sections of the script and possibly other activities to demonstrate skills and willingness to collaborate and accept direction. During firefighting scenes actors will require physical dexterity – appearing to be crawling through burning buildings.

Play Details

Play	SMOKE AND MIRRORS by John Kenny
About the Play	The play alternates between scenes from Brent’s memories as a firefighter in the 1970s and 1980s, and his hospital room, in the present. Though the play is broken into 18 scenes, the action is continuous between them. Brent goes through the entire play dressed in a hospital gown.
Director	Jane Stott; Asst. to the Director: Zach Moriarity
Stage Manager	Bev Christy
Producer	Grace Main
Cast required	Looking For six actors able to portray men and two actors able to portray women (see specifics below) Brent Preston – a retired firefighter in his mid 70s. He suffers from a brain tumor and haunting memories. Jimmy – a firefighter, early 30s. He and Brent are crewmates and friends. Lorraine – Brent’s middle-aged daughter, mother to a young man. Harried and a bit worn. Sandy – the first female firefighter in the station. Experienced and competent. A young mom. Capt. George – The Captain of Brent’s station. Mid 50s. He is old school, firm but fair. Luis – a Latino hospital orderly Devon – the senior firefighter on the crew. Mid 40s. Dr. Carlson – Brent’s attending physician and surgeon.
Rehearsals	Rehearsal schedule starting mid-August at St. Paul’s, and October 1 on stage at Studio Theatre.
Play Run	4 performances October 29-November 1, 2026 in Perth and 1 performance November 6 or 7, 2026 in Kanata as Studio Theatre’s entry in the EODL ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL.

Notes

If you are unable to attend an audition, but would still like to be considered for a role, please contact Director Jane Stott – janebakerstott@gmail.com

If you would like to peruse a script for 24 hours please contact stage manager Bev Christy – bevchristy@outlook.com to arrange to pick up a copy at an address in Perth.