Lunchbox Theatre is happy to invite audition submissions for our production of Beyond the Sea by Kristen da Silva

Directed by Bronwyn Steinberg, Artistic Director of Lunchbox Theatre

ABOUT THE PLAY

On a pier in a small town, two strangers who need a second chance begin a conversation that just might save them both. Gwen is a quick-witted loner selling tickets for a boat tour. Theo is a newly single man waiting for a long overdue date. As their conversation deepens, they explore love and loss, opening up to one another. Funny and hopeful, Beyond the Sea shows us that, sometimes, the most honest conversations are between strangers. 

AVAILABLE ROLES 

Gwen (she/her) - quick-witted loner, selling tickets for a boat tour.

Theo (he/him) - newly single, waiting for a date.

Both characters are in their 40s. 

The pronouns and ages listed are descriptions of the characters. Actors are welcome to express interest for any roles, regardless of gender or age.

PRODUCTION DATES

Rehearsals begin September 22, 2025

Open October 16, 2025

Closes November 2, 2025

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

We are currently only considering submissions from Calgary-based actors.

Please submit using this form: https://forms.gle/FWWxKidDtZuSPjzU7 

Agents: please do not send bulk submissions. If submitting for your clients, submit them individually, using the google form.

Selected actors will be sent an audition invitation and asked to prepare material from the script. Please also be prepared to chat a bit with the team in attendance and know that you may or may not be redirected on your audition material.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 4, 2025

AUDITION DATES: June 17-19, 2025

If you have questions regarding auditions, please send us an email to ad@lunchboxtheatre.com

Access and inclusion are important to us. If you have barriers to access to any part of our process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will work with you to find the best way for us to get to know you and your work.

Representation matters—to our artists as well as our audiences and the larger community. We are inclusive in the stories that we tell and the people we represent on our stage, so that we can continually engage with new artists, audiences and communities, who are eager to see themselves reflected onstage. Lunchbox Theatre is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully, and have equal opportunities.

Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Please bring your membership number to the audition.

Lunchbox Theatre is happy to invite audition submissions for our production of How Patty and Joanne Won High Gold at the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance Competition by Trevor Schmidt

Directed by Bronwyn Steinberg, Artistic Director of Lunchbox Theatre

ABOUT THE PLAY

Patty and Joanne’s Adult Beginner Tap Class has dwindled in attendance and the instructor has quit, just in time for the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance Competition. Nevertheless, the two unlikely friends decide to band together and face the judges alone for a shot at High Gold. Patty, a harried mother with a pessimistic outlook, and Joanne, a cheerful woman with a perpetual abundance of spirit, push their limitations while rediscovering their holiday spirit in this hilarious buddy comedy. 

AVAILABLE ROLES 

Patty (she/her) - late 30s - 40s, harried mother of 5 kids.

Joanne (she/her) - maybe a bit older than Patty, cheerful cat-owner.

The pronouns and ages listed are descriptions of the characters. Actors are welcome to express interest for any roles, regardless of gender or age.

PRODUCTION DATES

Rehearsals begin November 3, 2025

Open November 27, 2025

Closes December 21, 2025

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

We are currently only considering submissions from Calgary-based actors.

Please submit using this form: https://forms.gle/1iinVd9AYK6z3NtS7 

Agents: please do not send bulk submissions. If submitting for your clients, submit them individually, using the google form.

Selected actors will be sent an audition invitation and asked to prepare material from the script. Please also be prepared to chat a bit with the team in attendance and know that you may or may not be redirected on your audition material.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 9, 2025

AUDITION DATES: June 23 & 24, 2025

If you have questions regarding auditions, please send us an email to ad@lunchboxtheatre.com

Access and inclusion are important to us. If you have barriers to access to any part of our process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will work with you to find the best way for us to get to know you and your work.

Representation matters—to our artists as well as our audiences and the larger community. We are inclusive in the stories that we tell and the people we represent on our stage, so that we can continually engage with new artists, audiences and communities, who are eager to see themselves reflected onstage. Lunchbox Theatre is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully, and have equal opportunities.

Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Please bring your membership number to the audition.

Lunchbox Theatre is happy to invite audition submissions for our production of Thank You For Your Order by Jessica Moss

Directed by Jacqueline Russell 

ABOUT THE PLAY

Zara and Matty’s relationship is tested when a package addressed to Matty from A Large Corporation That Will Remain Nameless arrives at their doorstep. Inside is Jocelyn, a worker at the fulfillment center who has fallen in love with Matty based on his order. A love triangle develops, and things begin to unravel as more and more boxes arrive, bearing products that promise a better life, much to Zara’s dismay and Matty’s delight. Thank You For Your Order pokes fun at modern consumerist culture, asking whether the things we buy are a reflection of us, or we of them.

AVAILABLE ROLES 

ZARA (she/her) late 20s-late 30s. Concerned, well-read, well-meaning. Worry is a love language.

MATTY (he/him) late 20s-late 30s. Gentle, easily overwhelmed, well-meaning. Avoidance is a love language.

JOCELYN (she/her) maybe older than ZARA and MATTY, maybe not. She is an employee at a Large Corporation that Will Remain Nameless and wears a uniform indicating such. An exotic and strange bird, a compact hurricane with a positive outlook coming directly towards your home, well-meaning. Shopping is the ultimate love language.

The pronouns and ages listed are descriptions of the characters. Actors are welcome to express interest for any roles, regardless of gender or age.

PRODUCTION DATES

Rehearsals begin February 23, 2026

Open March 19, 2026

Closes April 4, 2026

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

We are currently only considering submissions from Calgary-based actors.

Please submit using this form: https://forms.gle/8pAV4C8kuTrVJk2V6 

Agents: please do not send bulk submissions. If submitting for your clients, submit them individually, using the google form.

Selected actors will be sent an audition invitation and asked to prepare material from the script. Please also be prepared to chat a bit with the team in attendance and know that you may or may not be redirected on your audition material.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 11, 2025

AUDITION DATES: June 25 & 26, 2025

If you have questions regarding auditions, please send us an email to ad@lunchboxtheatre.com

Access and inclusion are important to us. If you have barriers to access to any part of our process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will work with you to find the best way for us to get to know you and your work.

Representation matters—to our artists as well as our audiences and the larger community. We are inclusive in the stories that we tell and the people we represent on our stage, so that we can continually engage with new artists, audiences and communities, who are eager to see themselves reflected onstage. Lunchbox Theatre is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully, and have equal opportunities.

Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Please bring your membership number to the audition.

Thank you for your interest in our work at Lunchbox Theatre! Each season at Lunchbox, we produce a season of four or five one-act plays. Please first take a look at our vision, mission and values here https://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/our-story (note the emphasis on meaningful and uplifting entertainment), and familiarize yourself with our latest programming before submitting any scripts for our consideration.

Eligibility

• One-act plays must be 45-60 minutes in length.

• Small cast (4 or fewer performers, including musicians for musicals).

• We prioritize stories by playwrights living in Canada, but we occasionally produce non-Canadians if the material feels relevant to Calgarian audiences.

• Note that certain complex technical requirements and excessive use of foul language or nudity may limit a project’s viability at Lunchbox.

Many of our productions are developed through our Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work. If you have a script in development that you would like to propose for Stage One, please look out for our call for submissions in the fall.

Submission Guidelines

If after familiarizing yourself with our work, you feel your script is a perfect fit and ready for production at Lunchbox now, then please email Artistic Director Bronwyn Steinberg at ad@lunchboxtheatre.com with the subject as "SCRIPT SUBMISSION - play title", and include the following in your message:

• A short synopsis

• Cast breakdown

• Development or production history

• Why you think this piece is a great fit for Lunchbox

• Please note if you live in Calgary or have a connection that enables you to work here as a local

After we receive your submission, we will send you an email letting you know that we got it. If your proposal sounds like what we're looking for, then you'll be invited to send along the script and your CV. 

Please understand that we are a tiny staff with very limited reading time, so...

• We do not know how soon we will be able to read your script after submission.

• Playwrights will only be contacted again if we are interested in moving forward with your script.

• We do not provide dramaturgical feedback unless the script is accepted for further development or production. 

• We thank you for your understanding and patience!

Lunchbox Theatre is committed to being a caregiver conscious working environment. We are proud to be a Balancing Act Partner.

We are eager to engage in open conversations surrounding caregiver needs; we strive to create a flexible working environment whenever possible, to acknowledge the costs and other considerations required by caregivers working in theatre, and to always remember the vital importance of asking artists what we at Lunchbox can do to support them in doing their best work.