Plosive Productions is holding auditions for our two shows in the Gladstone’s 2026-27 season: Constant Companions (Sept 30‒Oct 10) and Proxima Centauri (in partnership with the Proxima Centauri Collective, March 24‒April 3). Follow the above links for public-facing info (summaries, etc.) on the two shows.
About the Shows
For show summaries and other public-facing info, see Constant Companions (additional info on the playwright’s website) and Proxima Centauri. See below for additional audition-specific information for each of the shows (rehearsal dates, character breakdowns, etc.)
Audition-Specific Info for both Shows
One application process covers auditions for both Constant Companions and Proxima Centauri. Applicants may submit for one, the other, or both shows through a single application.
- Application Deadline: End of day Monday, June 1, 2026
- Callbacks: Tuesday June 9 and Saturday June 13, in-person, in Ottawa
- Rehearsal location: TBD, in Ottawa, ON
- Performance location: The Gladstone Theatre, Ottawa, ON
How to Apply
The first round of auditions is an open call via self-tapes. First, review the show information below, chose which character(s) you want to be considered for in which show(s), then…
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Record your self-tape and then submit by the June 1 deadline…
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM
…and upload your headshot, CV and self-tape, or…
Submitting without a Google account: Please only use this option if you are not able to access & upload files using the preferred Google form, above. Click here to access the alternate form to enter your information, and then send your headshot, CV and self-tape (all three in one transfer) via WeTransfer.com to info@plosive.ca.
Auditions are open to union and non-union artists age 18 or over. If you are unavailable for June callbacks and/or need other accomodation in order to be considered, please apply anyway, noting your circumstances in your application.
Only those selected for callbacks will be contacted. Callback location and requirements will be provided to those selected.
Casting Statement: Plosive Productions is committed to reflect the diversity of our community in our casting, and is determined to fight against under-representation and discrimination in all its forms through our work. To this end we strongly encourage artists of all gender identities, races, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations and abilities to apply, and will prioritize IBPOC and 2SLGBTQQIA+ artists, and those from other equity-deserving communities. If you require accommodation during the application and/or casting process, let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Plosive is committed to supporting its local theatre community by prioritizing Ottawa-based artists. Applicants should have strong ties to Ottawa and be able to participate as local Ottawa-based artists, understanding that the production will have no budget to cover travel or accommodation costs.
Engagement Terms: Engagement will be under the Artists’ Collective Policy with remuneration by profit share. There are no guarantees of any profit to share, but Plosive strives to manage finances such that shares approach CAEA indie terms. Shares for past Plosive productions on profit-share have varied from $0 to over $2,000 per show.
Schedules & Availability: Rehearsals prior to each show’s tech week will be on a part-time schedule TBD, made to suit actors’ availabilities. Actors must be available for the production and performance dates. See below for individual shows’ anticipated schedules.
Accessibility: Audition, rehearsal, and performance spaces for this production are all accessible.
Respectful Workspace: Plosive Productions is a proud signatory to the Canadian Code of Conduct for the Performing Arts, and abides by Equity’s Respectful Workplace Policy. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully and have equal opportunities.
Additional Info re Constant Companions
Rehearsal Dates: Part Time (schedule TBD) August 4‒Sept 26, 2026
Production Dates: Sept 28‒30, 2026
Performances: Preview Sept 30, Performances Oct 1‒10
Character Breakdowns
All characters live in England and need to be performed with an appropriate UK accent (whether RP, London or other UK accent TBD which may vary between characters)
Don: Male presenting. 20s-40s. A bachelor.
Lorraine: Female presenting. 40s-60s. A lawyer.
Sylvia: Female presenting. 20s-30s. Lorraine’s assistant.
Andrea: Female presenting. 40s-60s. A wealthy woman.
Additional Info re Proxima Centauri
Potential Week-long Paid Fall Development Workshop (subject to funding): November, 2026 (dates & location TBC)
Rehearsal Dates: Part Time (schedule TBD) Jan or Feb‒March 20, 2027
Production Dates: March 21‒24, 2027
Performances: Previews March 24 & 25, Performances March 26‒April 3
Character Breakdowns
The characters live in Canada, and are seen at various ages in the past, present and future. Each of the two actors to be cast will also perform a number of additional roles. Extreme versatility required.
The role of Fred is already cas.
Elmwood (and other roles): Male presenting. Fred’s father. Died in his mid-30s. Fred sees him after his death, but presumably still appearing as he was when he died. Also appears in flashbacks at various ages from 20ish onwards.
Amelia (and other roles): Female presenting. Fred’s mother. In her 80s in the present and starting to show signs of dementia, but appears in flashbacks at various ages from 20ish onwards.