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Step into the world of a true Canadian icon with Gord’s Gold – Lightfoot Songs LIVE!, an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Gordon Lightfoot. Friday September 12 @7:30

Audition Notice
Guelph Little Theatre
The 39 Steps
Adapted by: Patrick Barlow
From the novel by: John Buchan
From the movie by: Alfred Hitchcock
Performance Dates: January 30th, 31st, February 1st, February 6th, 7th, 8th 2026
In Person Audition Dates: June 23rd, 24th, 25th
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm (last auditions start no later than 9:30 pm)
Location: 65 Cambridge Street, Guelph (director’s home, theater is booked)
Recorded submissions: Will be received anytime between now and June 25th, submit to
[email protected] (Use of an off-camera reader is fine.)

Call-Backs (if required): TBA
Director: Jane Watson
Assistant Director: TBA
Stage Manager: Charlotte Bryant
This version of The 39 Steps is based on John Buchan’s ground-breaking novel, Alfred Hitchcock’s
iconic movie and the exquisite idea of two Northern English writers Nobby Dimon and Simon Corble
of doing the whole thing with just four actors. HANNAY played by one man throughout. PAMELA,
ANNABELLA and MARGARET are typically played by one woman, however, these roles will likely be
split among 3 actresses in this version. And all other parts played by two actors who are called, in this
version, CLOWN 1 and CLOWN 2.

Characters:
RICHARD HANNAY – About forty (we’re game for anyone who reads 30-45). Attractive (which is
in the eye of the beholder). Pencil moustache. English accent.
ANNABELLA SCHMIDT – 30s, German accent, intense, spy, Physical comedy
MARGARET– 20s, Scottish accent, naïve, easily flustered, passionate, Physical comedy
PAMELA – 30s – 40s, English accent, a little smug but won over, Physical comedy
CLOWN 1 – Any gender – Multiple roles, many accents (cockney, Scottish, English), physical
comedy, improvisational skills a must! (will train on accents)
CLOWN 2 – Any gender – Multiple roles, many accents (cockney, Scottish, English), physical
comedy, improvisational skills a must! (will train on accents)
Please Note: We may expand the Clowns to more actors. Ages are as given in the script and are
based more on how old someone reads as opposed to actual physical age. There will be flexibility in
casting.
The auditions will comprise of the following:
Open auditions. Arrive to the front door at 65 Cambridge anytime between 7- 9:30 to leave sufficient
time to be finished by 10 pm. Please download and print (if possible) the sides of the character(s) you
are interested in and read them ahead of time. Paper copies of these sides will also be provided at the
audition. No memorization is expected; cold reads are sufficient. No monologues. You will be required
to complete a google form for your availability for rehearsals and your photos will be taken at the
audition. Readings may be recorded to help with the audition process.
Sides Packages:
Richard Hannay – Richard Hannay https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f5je4zrfbfgKJYS9VBLNeVlKHSPj1wnB/view?usp=drivesdk
Annabella Schmidt/Margaret/Pamela – Annabella/Margaret/Pamela Sides download

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KFpb3dAkuzF7R_OvNs6zi29uYTsYwPK9/view?usp=drivesdk
Clown 1 and 2 – Clown Sides download

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10XIWRkQO9zCAKyxjmiSWm12j9Hik9agm/view?usp=drivesdk
Rehearsal Schedule –the rehearsal period will start mid to late September with table readings
only. Getting on our feet in October, getting up to speed November and early December (with a
healthy break over holidays). Then in January we incorporate lots of tech and run run run! Opens
January 30th. Rehearsal dates will be confirmed after casting.
To submit a recorded audition and/or receive sides: Email [email protected]
Guelph Little Theatre is a volunteer organization and cannot engage Equity performers.

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Join us for the 2025 Ward One Act Festival—four plays in one
performance!
This year four new short plays written by local playwrights will be presented:
The Bench by Tom Reidel, directed by Jocelyn Drainie
The Strand that Beads You by Allison Fradkin, directed by Laura Finlan
The Script by John Settle, directed by Dennis Gray
The Ward by Nicholas Ruddock, directed by Alex Bayliss
Evening performances July 3, 4, 5 at 7 pm and matinees July 5 and 6 at 2 pm
Tickets available at the Guelph Little Theatre Box Office
The Ward One Acts is an annual summer theatre festival hosted at GLT, which is
conveniently located in Guelph’s historic Ward One municipal district. The festival
provides an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of theatre, both on and off
stage, as well as a venue for new plays.
All plays are presented in the round with seating directly on the GLT mainstage.

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