Stepping out = Auditions

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Stepping Out by Richard Harris

About the Show

A delightful, feel-good comedy set in 1980's London, about a group of everyday people who meet each week for a tap- dancing class in a drab church hall. With a mix of mismatched personalities, missed

steps, and moments of magic, they discover that the real performance isn’t on the stage —

it’s in the friendships they build along the way. Full of heart, rhythm, and toe-tapping joy!

Recommended for:  Ages 12+; fans of ensemble comedies and musical fun.

Director:  Meg Gibson

Producer:  David Rudat

Stage Manager:  Cindy Alexander

November 22 (8-10pm)

November 23 (7-10pm)

November 28 (1-5pm)

Auditions will be booked in 10 minute slots.

Please read the play before auditioning if possible.

Please prepare a 1 to 2 minute monologue, short story, poem, or anecdote in any UK accent (or Caribbean  accent if auditioning for Rose).  You will be directed.

Callbacks will be on December 7 (7-10pm)

For information, or to book an audition time, email:  mdtheatreprojects@gmail.com

Please bring a copy of most recent theatre resume and headshot or photo.

Please Note:  all cast must acquire their own tap shoes.  Guidance will be provided.

Scarborough Theatre Guild Rehearsal Unit - 2105 Midland Avenue, Unit 16, Scarborough, ON

The building is immediately north of the (now defunct) Midland LRT station on east side, south of Progress.  The unit and both driveway exits face Cosentino Drive)

Dance Class Location

51 Estate Drive, Scarborough, ON

Tap Dance classes:  Saturdays 5-6pm - December 19th, 2026 to March 6th, 2027

(excluding December 26th and January 23rd)

Regular rehearsals:  Sunday February 28th and every following  Sunday @12-4pm

                                             Tuesday 7-10pm

                                             Thursday 7-10pm

Move into Theatre:  Sunday May 16th 9-5pm

Rehearsals at Theatre:  Tuesday May 18th 7-10pm

                                                     Thursday May 20th 7-10pm

Tech Week:  Sunday May 23rd 12-10pm

                             May 24th to May 26th 6-11pm

Additional rehearsals may be added if required.

May 28, 29, June 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11, 2027 at 8pm

May 30, June 6 and 12, 2027 at 2pm

All performances at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road at Markham Road, Scarborough.

All character ages are flexible. No tap Dance experience is required.

1. Mavis – (f) age 30+ an ex-professional performer turned dance teacher

2. Lynne – (f) age 20s a good dancer and a caring Nurse

3. Dorothy – (f) age 25-35 a small nervous civil servant, who completes people

sentences

4. Maxine – (f) age 30+ a confident business owner and reluctant Step Mom

5. Andy – (f) age 25+ a timid, self conscious, professional volunteer in a bad marriage

6. Geoffrey – (m) age 35+ a non-confrontational insurance man and widow

7. Vera – (f) age 35+ a snobbish posh Mother and obsessive cleaner

8. Sylvia – (f) age 25+ a negligent Wife, chavvy commoner and fervent flirt

9. Rose – (f) age 30+ (*BIPOC) an over-extended Christian Mother from Trinidad

10. Mrs. Fraser – (f) age 50+ an accomplished pianist and curmudgeon *ability to play

piano an asset

Scarborough Theatre Guild welcomes diversity in casting and actors of all backgrounds,

identities and abilities are encouraged to apply!