Type

Theatre

Location

Metro Vancouver

Content

AUDITIONS:
Saturday June 13: 10am-3pm
Sunday, June 14: 10am-1pm
Callbacks: Sunday, June 14 1pm-5pm
Pay: $250 stipend.
Union and Non-Union performers welcome.
BIPOC performers are strongly encouraged to audition!
What is your soul worth? Craving unlimited knowledge and influence, John Faustus makes a literal deal with the devil: 24 years of magic and power in exchange for his mortal soul. At first, the bargain feels thrilling, but as time runs out, Faustus is forced to confront the true cost of his ambition. Darkly funny, provocative, and surprisingly modern, Doctor Faustus explores what happens when the cost of power is everything.
Doctor Faustus will play at the Vancouver Fringe Festival, performing September 10-20, 2026 on Granville Island. Rehearsals will be in the evenings and weekends in July and August, 2-4 times a week.

We will contact you to set up an audition time. Please be prepared to read from sides (provided in advance) and to perform a 1-2 minute classical monologue of your choice.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
FAUSTUS: 20s-early 30s, any race, male-presenting. John Faustus is a brilliant but arrogant scholar who becomes dissatisfied with the limits of scholarly knowledge. Hungry for power, pleasure, and ultimate understanding, he makes a pact with the devil, trading his soul for magical abilities and worldly rewards. Although intelligent and ambitious, Faustus is deeply flawed by pride, insecurity, and an inability to repent.
ENSEMBLE (aka Everyone Else): Three roles, 20s-40s, any race, any gender. These three actors play a combined 30+ characters, so we are looking for versatile character actors who can create a distinct persona with just a few strokes. Strong physical and vocal transformation skills are essential. Experience with heightened text, clowning, comedy, and/or physical theatre is an asset.
Please note that the role of MEPHISTOPHELES has already been cast.

Dates

AUDITIONS:
Saturday June 13: 10am-3pm
Sunday, June 14: 10am-1pm
Callbacks: Sunday, June 14 1pm-5pm

Performing September 10-20, 2026 on Granville Island. Rehearsals will be in the evenings and weekends in July and August, 2-4 times a week.

Union Job

No

Apply By

17:00 - 5th June 2026

Roles

FAUSTUS

Male Only 20 - 35

ENSEMBLE (aka Everyone Else)

20 - 50

Roles Details

Title

FAUSTUS

Content

20s-early 30s, any race, male-presenting. John Faustus is a brilliant but arrogant scholar who becomes dissatisfied with the limits of scholarly knowledge. Hungry for power, pleasure, and ultimate understanding, he makes a pact with the devil, trading his soul for magical abilities and worldly rewards. Although intelligent and ambitious, Faustus is deeply flawed by pride, insecurity, and an inability to repent.

Salary

Pay: $250 stipend.

Gender

Male Only

Age

20 - 35