Auditions

"Tempting Providence" by Robert Chafe

Director

Nicola Shannon

Audition Dates

Generals: Sat Nov 22, afternoon/evening and Mon Nov 24 evening; Callbacks: Sat Nov 29 afternoon/evening

Audition Venue

#102–11410 Kingston St, Maple Ridge, BC

Performance Dates

March 13-15, 19-22, 26-29

Production Venue

Swallowfield Farm, 7296 Telegraph Trail, Langley, BC

Honorarium: $300

Rehearsals: In Walnut Grove, starting January 8, 2026

Tue, Thu 6:00-9:15pm and Sun 12:30-5:30pm

Play Description

WWI is over, and Myra Bennett has arrived from England on a temporary assignment as the lone nurse to nearly 500km of rural coastline in Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula.  Determined to leave her mark, Myra must brave the culture shock and decide whether she will allow the feisty locals she meets to leave their mark on her as well. Soon, matters of the heart mix with matters of business, and her temporary contract threatens to become anything but! Could Newfoundland be where Myra belongs permanently? And how will she know? Based on a true story, this Canadian gem has wowed audiences around the world with its poetry, emotion and celebration of community and resilience.

A highly theatrical play with grounded and earnest characters, our production will be performed in a beautiful barn venue in Glen Valley, Langley. 

Casting

We welcome applications from all races, genders, sexual orientations and religious backgrounds. We are eager to have diversity in our casting. 

Available Roles

MYRA - Female identifying, age 31

Nurse. Newcomer to Daniel’s Harbour on a 2 year contract. A very self-sufficient, hard worker who may have trouble slowing down or letting people in. English RP accent.

ANGUS - Male identifying, late twenties

Daniel’s Harbour born and bred. A working man with a warm heart and dirty hands. There is an attraction to Myra and a hope to convince her to stay. Newfoundland accent. 

"WOMAN" - any age between 20 and 50

Plays various female identifying members of the town, aged 19-90, including various pregnant and birthing characters.  Newfoundland accent. 

Ability to play a traditional Newfoundland instrument considered an asset but not a requirement (fiddle, harmonica, accordion, percussion/bodhrán drum).

"MAN" - any age between 20 and 45

Plays various male identifying members of the town, aged 14-80: mostly young men. Newfoundland accent. 

Ability to play a traditional Newfoundland instrument considered an asset but not a requirement (fiddle, accordion, harmonica, percussion/bodhrán drum).

Audition Requirements

Sides will be sent to you upon registration. Please be prepared to read sides for your preferred role. Memorization is not required, but familiarity with all sides is encouraged as you may be asked to read more than one side for multiple characters. We are looking for simple, truthful, grounded acting. Come prepared to play! 

For auditions, we are not looking for perfect accents; we are looking for a courageous effort and an ability to learn the accent during rehearsals.

Contact

Please send your headshot and resume to auditions@littledippertheatre.com to secure a time slot and receive your sides.