Peterborough Theatre Guild Holding Auditions for Bluebirds

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Theatre Guild is looking for performers to help bring a powerful First World War story to the stage this fall.

The peterborough theatre guild will be holding auditions later this month for their production of bluebirds

Auditions are being held later this month for Bluebirds, a play by Vern Thiessen that follows three Canadian nurses serving in France during the final year of the First World War.

Set in Étaples in 1918, the production explores the lives of nurses Maggie, Christy and Bab as they care for wounded soldiers while navigating friendship, love, loss and the realities of war.

Directed by Bea Quarrie, the show is scheduled to run at the Peterborough Theatre Guild from Oct. 30 through Nov. 14, with a mix of evening and matinee performances.

Auditions will take place June 20, 21 and 22 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild's Gwen Brown Studio on Rogers Street. Organizers say performers do not need to prepare material in advance, although those who wish to may bring a song or monologue. Auditionees will be required to sing, as the production is seeking performers who can sing in harmony.

The guild is casting three roles, Maggie, Christy and Bab, and is encouraging people of all backgrounds to audition as part of its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Those interested in taking part are asked to reserve an audition time in advance. Organizers recommend arriving 15 minutes early to complete audition forms.

For local theatre enthusiasts looking for their next opportunity on stage, auditions offer a chance to be part of a production that shines a light on the experiences of women whose stories are often overlooked in history.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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