AUDITION NOTICE: Appearing This Evening, April 4, 2026 (Details to come)

Ottawa Little Theatre presents

Appearing This Evening
Written by: Anthony Keenleyside

Directed by: Karen Wood

Production Dates:
July 15 – August 1, 2026 at 7:30 pm (Wednesdays – Saturdays) and matinees on July 19 & 26 at 2:30 pm (Sundays)
All actors must be available for all performances. 

Open Call Audition:
Auditions  will be held on:

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out your audition card – onstage readings will commence at 1:00pm sharp.  

Audition Location:
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
(Please use 235 Besserer Street entrance.)

Backstage Orientation:
Simultaneously with the audition, A BACKSTAGE ORIENTATION and tour of the theatre will be offered by a member of the Volunteer Committee for anyone interested in working behind the scenes on any future production. Descriptions of each of the various Volunteer Positions can be found in the Volunteer section of this website.

Synopsis:
It’s opening night of Henry VIII, Wives VI, but the leading actor hasn’t arrived! In true community theatre spirit, a substitute is roped in; the cast and crew step up, and hilarity ensues – until police arrive to investigate the mysterious disappearance and everyone in the company appears to have a motive! A love letter to the stage by an Ottawa playwright and OLT actor!

Character Descriptions & Audition Sides

Details will be added closer to the audition date. Keep an eye on this space!