AUDITION NOTICE – The Roommate

Playwright
Jen Silverman

Director
John Cousins

Producer
Jutta Vertegaal

Production Dates
June 5th – 20th, 2026
Evening shows: June 5th, 6th, 10th-13th, 17th-19th at 7:30 pm; one matinée on June 20th at 2:00 pm

Audition Dates
Sunday Jan. 11th (5:00 pm – 7:00pm) and Monday Jan. 12th (2026) at 7:00pm – 9:00 pm. 
Callbacks will be on Wednesday, Jan 14th @ 7:00pm (if necessary)

Auditions and Callbacks Venue
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre Green Room (4360 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver)

Rehearsals
Tues & Thurs evenings at 7:00pm – 9:30 pm and Sun afternoons at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm from March 15th – May 21st (approx.) @ The Lions Housing Amenity Room at 936 Bowron Court. North Vancouver, B.C..

Synopsis
Sharon is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her Iowa home. Robyn needs a place to hide and a chance to start over. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life – and what happens when the wheels come off.

Roles
Sharon – female – age range late 40’s early-50’s (lives in Iowa)
Robyn – female – age range late 40’s early-50’s (from the Bronx)

Notes
    • This is a non-equity production. All roles are volunteer based.
    • Auditions will be on a first come, first served basis.
    • Auditions will be a cold reading. 
    • Please remember to bring an 8×10 picture and a resume to the audition.
    • For any questions or information please email the director at jw_cousins@hotmail.com.
    • Actors cast are required to become members of The Deep Cove Stage Society (at no cost)
    • Diversity in casting of actors of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities are encouraged to audition.