Audition
Information
We are holding auditions for our IA Academy 2026 production of
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
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In this hilarious show, set in London in 1909, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder centers on Monty Navarro, a penniless clerk who is informed after the death of his mother that he is ninth in line to inherit the earldom of Highhurst, controlled by the wealthy D’Ysquith banking family. After the imperious ruling Lord dismisses Monty’s claim of being a relative, the eight D’Ysquiths ahead of young Mr. Navarro begin dying in natural and unnatural ways!
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Audition Process
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Students who would like to participate as a member of the cast MUST audition and students who would like to be part of the crew need to fill out an application form. After auditions are complete, there will be a few weeks of call-backs to finalize casting and crew positions. Successful candidates will be contacted with a role offer by spring break. Students will have until April 10 to accept or decline the role offered to them. A final cast list will be posted by the end of April. Our first read-through of the script will be in May and students will have some vocal rehearsals during the month of May to learn the music. Over the summer, students are expected to learn their lines and the music. Our first official rehearsal will be on the first day of school in September 2026. Performances will run from November 26-Dec 5. Any student in SD42 is welcome to audition. For more information about our program see the link:
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In-person auditions will take place on February 9 and 10 from 3:00pm-6:30pm. If students are unable to attend on either of those days, they can submit a video audition to the IA Academy director at emilym_black@mrpm.sd42.ca, or through Microsoft Teams. All video auditions must be in by February 13/ 2026.
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Please note that participating in an audition does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Audition/ Application Steps:
Step 1
Decide if you'd like to be on stage as part of the cast or backstage as the production crew. If you'd like to be part of the crew, download the following application form, fill it out and submit it to emilym_black@mrpm.sd42.ca and wait to be contacted with an offer to join the crew. If you'd like to be in the cast, continue with the next steps.
Step 2
Scan the QR code to book your audition.
Step 3
Prepare for your audition. You will need to sing something and perform a short scene. You do not need to memorize the lyrics or the scene for your audition. Please scroll down to see the audition scenes.
If you are already familiar with the show, you may sing a verse of any song from the show you like. If not, listen to the following sections of the songs and decide which one you'd like to sing for your audition. Please note: no matter which song you sing for your audition, you are not auditioning for a specific character, you are auditioning to be a part of the cast. Once auditions are complete, the creative team will reach out to individuals regarding call backs for specific characters and indicate character-specific material to learn for call backs. Lyrics do not need to be memorized for auditions. **In special circumstances, you may sing a song of your choice. Please contact the IA Academy director if you would like this option**
Audition Materials
Audition Scenes:
Students can read for any character in their chosen scene.
Step 4
Show up at least 15 minutes early for your scheduled audition. Fill out the audition form and hand it in when it's your turn to audition. We will have hard copies available on auditions days, but the digital version is linked here if students would like to fill it out before hand. DO NOT BE LATE.
Step 5
After you have completed your audition, wait to be contacted by the IA Academy creative team about any call-backs. The call-back schedule will be after school, as follows:
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Monday, Feb 23: Monty, Sibella and Phoebe
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Tuesday, Feb 24: Lord Adelbert D'Ysquith, Henry D'Ysquith, Asquif D'Ysquith Jr., Evengeline Barley
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Wednesday, Feb 25: Miss Shingle, Lady Hyacinth, Lord Reverend Ezekiel D'Ysquith, Major Lord Bartholomew
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Thursday, February 26: TBD
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Please note that call-backs will only be for leads and supporting characters, students in the ensemble will not need to participate in call-backs. Successful candidates will receive a role offer by Spring Break through Microsoft Teams. All casting decisions are final.