CALLING ALL SCALLYWAGS: seeking Ottawa actors to join our crew!

Pirate Life Theatre is seeking performers to join our merry band of buccaneers this summer! If you enjoy performing, working with kids, and being on the water, then this is the gig for you! 

We at Pirate Life celebrate diversity and fight for inclusive representation on our stages and in our community.  We encourage submissions from artists of all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

THE SHOW:

Pirate Life is a children’s theatre company that performs interactive adventures on a 50ft pirate ship. Each adventure begins with a series of onshore activities led by our pirate performers. Guests are transformed into a pirate crew complete with their own pirate names and tattoos. Then our crew sets sail on our ship for a 1hr interactive show and treasure hunt! During our sail around Mooney’s Bay, audiences are invited to decipher treasure maps, complete challenges, and fend off villainous pirates with our 24 fully-functioning water cannons! 

DETAILS:

-This is a non-union, independent contractor position compensated at a rate of $18.60/hr. 

-FT and PT positions available

-Multiple performance opportunities, including touring workshops and shows to camps on land. 

-We operate 7 days a week in July and August, and on weekends only in May, June, September, and October.

-Rotating cast members perform up to 3 shows per day.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

-Experience interacting with/performing for children. 

-Comfortable performing outdoors on a moving boat. 

-Able to perform basic boating duties (docking, handing lines, etc.). 

-Able to communicate with customers via phone on occasion

-Preferably bilingual (FRE/ENG), but all are welcome to apply

KEY DATES:

-Submissions due February 28. 

-In-person auditions will take place the week of March 14. 

-In-person callbacks (as needed) will take place from March 28-April 3. 

-Rehearsals begin the week of May 2nd. 

-Opening day is May 19th. 

-Season ends October 10th.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: 

-Please email all submissions to Kayla McSorley at create@piratelife.ca by February 28. 

-Use the subject line “Children’s Theatre Auditions 2022 - NAME LASTNAME”. 

-Write a brief email introducing yourself and any relevant experience you may have. 

-Attach your CV and headshot. 

-For more information, visit piratelife.ca, or email create@piratelife.ca with any questions.