NOW CASTING:

2026/27 SEASON

Please take your time going through the breakdowns, productions, and audition requirements below and familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the production(s) you are submitting for. You can find all of these details below.

After doing so, you’ll find a button at the bottom of the page to submit your audition

The Highland Arts Theatre is always seeking to mirror the vast diversity of culture in the social fabric of Unama’ki/Cape Breton Island. Our work seeks to provoke discussion and redefine traditions of identity and character. Therefore, we encourage submissions from artists of all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, gender, body type, ethnicity, ability, and members of other under-represented communities. We welcome applicants to inform us of their pronouns and to include details about how their identity informs their artistic practice, should they wish.

***If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: info@highlandartstheatre.com***

If you need help creating an unlisted youtube for your submission click here.

CASTING BREAKDOWN

AUDITION CALL FOR MALE, FEMALE, & NON-BINARY ACTORS
(Ages 16 & Up with any level of experience)

This Fall, we will be hosting Video Auditions for anyone wishing to be considered for performing opportunities for the 2026/27 Season at the Highland Arts Theatre. This is a general call to gauge interest and meet people.

Call backs for specific roles may be requested.

You should receive a confirmation message that your audition was submitted, but we cannot commit to individual feedback at this time. If you don’t hear from us, you will still be in consideration for future projects.


Perspective productions include:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens
Adapted & Directed by Wesley J. Colford
Music Directed by Barbara Stetter

Rehearsals: Nov 22 to Dec 1
Performance Dates: Dec 2 to 6, 2026

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

If you are interested in being considered for upcoming Plays, please prepare one short Monologue from a play of your choice – your piece should be no more than 2 minutes. Please let us know the play, character, and playwright.

If you are interested in being considered for upcoming Musicals, please prepare one Musical Theatre song from a show of your choice – your piece should be no more than 2 minutes. Please use a karaoke track or piano accompaniment in your video.

If you are specifically interested in Christmas Carol, please make note in your audition video. You can submit a monologue, song, or both!

All videos will be required to be linked to the below form as Unlisted YouTube videos.

Please include a recent photo or headshot (can be a selfie if necessary) and, if possible, a resumé of performance experience.


DEADLINE TO SUBMIT EXTENDED: 11:59 PM on September 26th, 2026 to Guarantee Consideration
Please have all video submission links ready.

Thank you very much and break legs!