Auditions
Auditions
GENERAL AUDITIONS
CONTRACT DATES: June 9 – August 10, 2026
PAID, EQUITY AND NON-EQUITY
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONTARIO
ABOUT COUNTY STAGE COMPANY
County Stage Company is a professional repertory theatre based in Prince Edward County, Ontario. We produce high-quality live performance that brings together exceptional artists, distinctive venues, and a strong sense of place.
Our work is guided by a commitment to excellence, respect, collaboration, inclusion, community, and rural vitality. Through an ensemble-based repertory model, County Stage brings a professional company of artists together to live, work, and create in the County over the course of the summer season. This model supports deep artistic collaboration while contributing meaningfully to the cultural life and economic vitality of the region.
Learn more at www.countystage.ca
County Stage Company is currently casting for its 2026 summer repertory season. General auditions will be held in person on the following dates:
Audition #1: Friday, March 6, 2026 — Toronto, Ontario
Audition #2: Sunday, March 15, 2026 — Picton, Ontario (Prince Edward County)
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace and strongly encourage submissions from artists of all ages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, physical and mental abilities, ethnicities, and lived experiences.
Please note: performers cast in the company will perform in two roles over the season, across the following productions…
PRODUCTIONS
FIRST DATE: THE MUSICAL Book by Austin Winsberg, Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner
MOUTHPIECE by Amy Nostbakken and Norah Sadava
PINOCCHIO adapted by Greg Banks
*All performers auditioning will also be considered for play readings, community events, and additional programming produced by County Stage Company throughout the season.*
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit by email to auditions@countystage.ca
Attention: Heather Braaten, Artistic Director
Include the following labeled attachments:
Headshot
Resume
In the body of your email, please clearly indicate:
whether you identify as a Prince Edward County–based performer, and
which roles you are interested in being seen for.
Important – Subject Line Instructions
Please include only one audition city in your subject line, indicating the location where you wish to be seen.
Do not include both cities.
Use the following format:
County Stage Auditions 2026 – Toronto – [Your Full Name]
OR
County Stage Auditions 2026 – Picton – [Your Full Name]
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 25, 2026
Early submissions are encouraged.
*Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an audition will be contacted.*