oct. 25th | open auditions: halo | gallery 7 theatre

Our friends at Gallery 7 theatre are hosting open auditions for their upcoming production of HALO! If you missed our 2004 production, here's your chance to be involved with this charming Canadian play. 

General Audition: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 @ 6:30 PM

Call Backs: Saturday, October 29, 2016 @ 10:00 AM

Gallery 7 Theatre is seeking male and female performers ages 16 - 70 to perform in its January/February production of Josh MacDonald's touching comedy about faith, relationships and donuts. Those interested in helping out behind the scenes are also invited to attend the auditions.

Where:

Gallery 7 Theatre - Huntington Station

#100 - 34595 3rd Avenue, Abbotsford

Please Register Ahead of Time:

Please click here or call 604-504-5940 or email info@gallery7theatre.com.

When you register, please let us know your name, phone number, email address and a little bit about your theatre experience, if any. On the day of the audition, we will be sending you our Actor's Orientation Package. Please make sure you read through this important document prior to the audition.

The Story:

When the image of Jesus Christ appears on the wall of a Tim Horton's restaurant in Natley, Nova Scotia, the town is thrown in to euphoric chaos. Is this appearance a miracle? A hoax? While the townsfolk contemplate difficult questions about faith, life and love, a father quietly wrestles with his own faith as he deals with a tragedy that has left his daughter in a coma. Hilarious, moving and challenging all at the same time, this play has become a Canadian classic.

Performance Dates:

January 27 & 28, February 1 - 4, 2016 @ 7:30 PM

Matinees: January 28 & Feb. 4 @ 2:00 PM

Performance Location:

Abbotsford Arts Centre

2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford

Rehearsal Schedule:

November/December/January, 2016

Monday, Wednesday  & Thursday evenings starting September 12, 2016.

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Please note there will be two additional Saturday rehearsals scheduled: Saturday, December 17, 2016, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Saturday, January 7, 2016, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Please also note that during the final week of rehearsals, we will be rehearsing every evening and that rehearsals can go as long as 10:45 pm.

Rehearsal Location:

Gallery 7 Theatre - Huntington Station

#100 - 34595 3rd Avenue, Abbotsford

Artistic Team:

Director Ken Hildebrandt | Set Design Craig Moolenbeek | Costume Design Vicki Bolan | Lighting Design Gabe Kirkley | Sound Design Ryan Scramstad | Make-Up Design Victoria Hu

Character Break-Down:

Please Note: This play will be performed by 7 actors ages 14 – 70.The following descriptions provide an approximate age for each character. However, the director may decide to cast older or younger performers depending on the needs of the production, regardless of the age range of the character listed below.

Father J.J.: In his 30s. The shaggy-haired new priest in town who’s having a hard time “filling Father McEvoy’s shoes.”

Donald McMullen: In his 50s. His daughter Meg lies comatose and brain-dead in the local hospital.  Donald refuses to give up hope in Meg’s recovery, even if it means neglecting his Christmas tree farm.

Lizzie McMullen: In her 20s. Donald’s older daughter and Meg’s sister recently back in town from Toronto.

Jansen Block: In his late teens. Casey’s devoutly Catholic athlete boyfriend.

Casey Quinn: In her late teens.  A spunky Tim Hortons employee and the town cynic.

Male Swing: Various characters.

Female Swing: Various characters.