Casting Call: Seeking Black Actors for Upcoming TBA Production

Native Earth Performing Arts
CASTING CALL
Upcoming TBA Production

Directed by Tara Beagan
Presented in Native Earth's Aki Studio, Toronto. 

Rehearsal Dates: February 8 – March 7, 2027
Production Run: March 9 – 28, 2027
Audition Location/Time: Self-Tape Submissions  

Please note: Indigenous affiliation is not a requirement for this role. 

We are auditioning for the following role:

VINCENT JONES / JERRY -

A Black man in his 30s. Vincent is the realtor of the property, originally from Virgina. Warm, intelligent, and empathetic. He also plays JERRY, a paranormal investigator.

This production will be engaged under the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA) ‘G’ House Category.

We encourage all artists, whether Equity members or not, to submit. Native Earth Performing Arts may also directly invite artists to audition. 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Selected artists will be provided with sides and instructions for self-tapes. It will not be necessary to be off-book.  

TO SUBMIT:

Submit a single PDF document with headshot, resumé, and indigenous affiliation/community connection.  

Please submit materials to casting@nativeearth.ca by Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5pm ET.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an audition will be contacted. 

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement: 

Native Earth Performing Arts is Canada's oldest professional Indigenous theatre company. We are committed to Indigenous artistic sovereignty and to supporting the work of Indigenous artists and storytellers. We encourage submissions from all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds. Aki Studio is wheelchair accessible. If there are barriers preventing you from participating in the audition process, please let us know and we will work with you to find an appropriate accommodation.