The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting multiple roles for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a staged reading production based in Vancouver, BC. This is a non-equity, volunteer theatre production involving cold readings and select vocal performances drawn directly from the script. The role suits performers at any experience level who are comfortable with script-in-hand staged reading format and, for several roles, prepared to sing a cappella at audition.

About the Role

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a staged reading production with a full ensemble cast spanning leads, supporting characters, and student roles that will likely carry multiple parts. Auditions are open to all backgrounds, races, genders, orientations, and abilities, with self-tape submissions available for those who cannot attend in person. Several roles require singers, and the production covers a range of age types from early 20s through mid-60s.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cold readings from the script in an audition setting, with the expectation that actors have read the material independently beforehand.
• For roles including Grishilda, Anne, Tessa, and Ambrosia, perform a prepared a cappella vocal audition of “The Wicked With his Works Unjust.”
• Take on multiple parts within the production if cast in one of the student ensemble roles such as Lars Leuwenhoek, Pieter Leuwenhoek, or Amelia Van Ripper.
• Bring a headshot and resume to the in-person audition, or submit equivalent materials digitally when requesting a self-tape option.
• Communicate any accessibility requirements in advance so the production team can make appropriate accommodations.
• Commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule for a non-equity staged reading through Pivot Theatre.

What You Bring

• Experience in theatre performance, staged readings, or community theatre production at any level.
• For singing roles, a demonstrated vocal ability suitable for a cappella performance in an audition context.
• For student ensemble roles, the ability to convincingly voice a young boy or girl as the role requires.
• A current headshot and resume prepared for a live theatre audition.
• Non-equity status, as this is a volunteer, non-union production.

Why This Role

Vancouver Actors Guide has been a longstanding free resource for the Vancouver acting community, and the productions it promotes consistently offer accessible entry points for performers across experience levels. This staged reading format is a practical credit for actors building their theatre portfolio in the Vancouver market. The open casting policy means the production is genuinely looking for the best fit, not a predetermined type.

Submit your application for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Vancouver Actors Guide and take the next step in your Vancouver theatre career.