The Chemainus Theatre Festival will be holding General Auditions for consideration in our 2025 season and beyond. Auditions will be held in person the week of November 25th in Chemainus, BC.

*As provided for in clause 8:06(V) of the Independent Theatre Agreement, and to improve accessibility for artists from off Vancouver Island, we can accept self-tapes or arrange for an audition via video conferencing.

Artists are invited to apply for an audition by emailing the CTF audition team via pc@chemainustheatre.ca with their full name and “General Auditions” included in the subject line.

Please send ONE (1) pdf file which includes the following pages (in the order below)

1. Headshot
2. Current Resume
3. Cover Letter (if desired)

We thank everyone who wishes to submit for our general auditions, preference will be given to equity artists and/or artists living on Vancouver Island (or with their own accommodations on Vancouver Island). Preference will also be given to those who have not auditioned for us in the last two (2) years.

Submissions are open until 9:00am (PST) on Tuesday November 12th but earlier submissions are encouraged. We have a limited number of audition spots. If you have not been notified of an audition time by 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 20th, it means we don’t have room to see you this time around.

Those auditioning are requested to prepare two pieces that may include contrasting works, demonstration of instrumental or singing abilities, movement work, puppetry, stand-up comedy or any other artistry by which we can get to know your work. Please limit the total time of your audition material to four (4) minutes and let us know if you will require piano accompaniment for your audition.