auditions

Auditions

2025-2026 Season Auditions Call Out 

Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) is Canada’s longest running theatre company dedicated to the works of Black and diasporic communities. The company primarily programs plays by Afro-Canadian playwrights, however plays are selected firstly on their artistic merit. Expanding the representation of Black Canadian artists, BTW bridges cultural divides – uniting hearts, minds and communities. 

We are interested in seeing Actors, Directors, Designers and Stage Managers.   

Auditions dates: February 24 – 28th 2025 

Deadline to submit:  February 16th, 2025 

Callbacks: March 2025 

Location: BTW’s Rehearsal Studio at 3680 rue Jeanne Mance, room 460 

Those selected for an interview will be asked to prepare the following:  
 
Directors and Stage Managers: Please submit a resume and prepare to have a 15-minute conversation about your practice.  
 
Designers: Please submit a resume and portfolio and prepare to have a 15-minute conversation about your practice.  

Access Needs 

Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs (ex. physical access needs for the audition space, submitting your materials in an alternate format like audio or video, sides written in a larger font, etc.) or potential barriers that would prevent you from applying or auditioning on the dates above. 
 
From its inception, Black Theatre Workshop fosters a diverse and inclusive approach to all its activities and projects. We encourage submissions from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, identities and abilities.

If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact casting@theatrebtw.ca 

Audition Requirements : Actors 

BTW is holding auditions for two plays programmed for the 2025-2026 season and would also like to see any actors who are interested in workshop or development opportunities with the company. Auditions are open to both CAEA members and non-union actors. 
 
Submit headshots and resume to casting@theatrebtw.ca by February 16th. Please indicate in the email subject line if you’re interested in being seen for the School Tour, Mainstage Production or general interest. (Example, subject line: “TYA” / subject line: “TYA and Mainstage” / subject: “General Interest”) 

Those selected for an audition will need to prepare two contrasting monologues, or one monologue and one song (acapella or self-accompanied)  
 
Priority in casting will be given to actors from the Greater Montreal Area. 

Theatre for Young Audiences School Tour (September/October 2025) 

  • Black actors of any gender who can play between the ages of 16-18  
  • Strong sense of movement and physicality 
  • Strong consideration will be given to non-binary actors 

Mainstage Production (January/February 2026)  

  • Female and Male Black actors who can play age 35. 
  • Ability to speak with Pan African and Pan Caribbean accent   

Audition Requirements: Directors, Designers, Stage Managers 

We are interested in meeting Directors, Designers and Stage Managers who have an interest in working with the company. We will be accepting applications to schedule a time to meet for an interview where we will get to know you and your work.   

 Submit headshot and resume to: casting@theatrebtw.ca by February 16th, 2025. 
  

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