Audition For CITYSONG
By Carys D. Coburn
Directed by Joan Bryans
CITYSONG is a kaleidoscopic journey through the streets of Dublin — but its themes of growing up, growing old, and the inescapable rhythms of city life speak to every urban soul. Told through a single day in the life of a city, this lyrical play lets us hear the thoughts of babies, teens, lovers, loners, and elders, all threaded through a richly woven auditory and emotional landscape.
Vital Spark theatre will be holding auditions for CITYSONG in November 2025.
Audition dates: Saturday, November 15 & 22, 1 - 4 pm
Audition venue: St. Mary’s Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver
Call backs: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7 – 10 pm, Jericho Art Centre, 1675 Discovery, Vancouver
Performance dates: April 30 - May 17, 2026 (Thurs-Sun)
Performance venue: Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery, Vancouver
Deadline to apply: November 14, 2025
CASTING:
We want to reflect all aspects of modern urban life. Applications from artists of all backgrounds, identities and ethnicities are strongly encouraged.
Most actors will play several characters from 10-70 years old so an ability to embody differing characters a must. Most actors will also act occasionally as narrator.
Irish accent a plus but not essential.
This is a non-union production.
ROLES:
Ages given are those of actor required, not the character unless noted.
BRIGID: 50 – 60 yrs. Kate’s mother. Also plays Brigid at differing younger years.
KATE: 30 – 40 yrs. Also plays Kate at differing younger years from a teenager up.
KATE’S GRANDMA + OTHER ROLES: 25 - 45 yrs
YETUNDE (school girl)+ OTHER ROLES: 16-25 yrs. Feisty, preferably ethnic, lippy.
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FRANK (Brigid’s husband) + CABBIE: 50 – 60yrs. Working class + OTHER ROLES
ROB: 30 – 40 yrs. Kate’s husband, school teacher + OTHER ROLES
FIONN (14 yr old) + IAN (24-yr-old carer, Filipino in the script but will consider any ethnic background): 16 - 24 yrs
MICHAEL: 30 – 40 yrs. Kate’s brother + OTHER ROLES
HOW TO APPLY: in order to obtain an audition time slot please submit your resume and headshot to Joan Bryans at j.bryans@telus.net indicating which role you wish to audition for. Please prepare the sides for the role you are interested in. Sides are available below. Memorization is not required but a thorough knowledge of the text always good!
Because there are no easily created sides for some characters, please prepare the following sides:
BRIGID - the two Brigid monologues
KATE - Kate’s monologue + Kate & Rob
GRANDMA - female version of Fionn + Voice
YETUNDE - female version of Fionn + Voice
MICHAEL - Michael + Voice
FRANK/CABBIE - Michael + Voice
ROB - Rob & Kate + Voice
FIONN/IAN - Fionn + Michael
Rehearsals will start mid March and will be held at Greenthumb, 5522 McKinnon St., Vancouver and at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Ave, Vancouver
