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Auditions

All the world’s a stage, and we’re casting.

We’re casting two summer 2027 productions. Everyone is welcome to audition, whatever your experience.

Now casting

Open a show for dates, times and how to apply.

As You Like It poster, directed by Melanie White. Two white silhouettes hold hands beside a birch tree in front of a painted forest.

As You Like It

Directed by Melanie White · Produced by Brad Hendy

Actors in this production receive a $500 honorarium.

Auditions Sunday, February 28, 9am–1pm
Monday, March 1, 6:30–9:30pm
Wednesday, March 3, 6:30–9:30pm

Callbacks Sunday, March 7, 9am–1pm (appointment times to be confirmed)

Apply by Friday, February 26

Where HD Stafford Middle School, 20441 Grade Crescent, Langley

Rehearsals From Sunday, April 4

Shows June 24 – July 18 at Township 7 Winery and Douglas Park

Give Few Thy Voice poster, an original work directed by Vanessa Lazare. A collage of torn portraits blends Shakespeare's face with the faces of women from old paintings, framed by blue flowers.

Give Few Thy Voice

Directed by Vanessa Lazare · Produced by Brad Hendy

Actors in this production receive a small honorarium.

Auditions Sunday, March 7, 9am–1pm
Monday, March 8, 6:30–9:30pm
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30–9:30pm

Callbacks Sunday, March 14, 9am–1pm (appointment times to be confirmed; expect about an hour)

Apply by Friday, March 5

Where HD Stafford Middle School, 20441 Grade Crescent, Langley

Rehearsals From Sunday, April 4

Shows July 22 – 25 at Douglas Park

What to prepare

First time auditioning with us? No worries. Here’s everything you need.

  1. A Shakespeare monologue of your choice, 1 to 2 minutes long, comic or dramatic.
  2. Be ready to cold-read scenes from the script during your audition.
  3. Fill in the audition form for your show, and email your resume and headshot to auditions@bardinthevalley.com.

Questions

What’s the rehearsal schedule?

Rehearsals start Sunday, April 4: Sundays 9am–1pm, and Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30–9:30pm. As You Like It rehearses at HD Stafford Middle School (20441 Grade Crescent, Langley), and Give Few Thy Voice at Douglas Recreation Centre (20550 Douglas Crescent, Langley).

Are roles paid?

Actors in As You Like It receive a $500 honorarium, and actors in Give Few Thy Voice receive a small honorarium.

When are the performances?

Every show starts at 7pm, with a 5:30pm call time. As You Like It plays Township 7 Winery on June 24, 25, 26 and 27 and July 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11, then Douglas Park’s Spirit Square stage on July 16, 17 and 18. Give Few Thy Voice plays Douglas Park on July 22, 23, 24 and 25.

Anything else? Email auditions@bardinthevalley.com.