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Theatre of Measured Histories is seeking one non-Equity performer to play two roles in the premiere production of Syncopation on Terauley Street by Trisha Harlan. This piece won the RBC Emerging Playwright Award at the 2025 Tom Hendry Awards, and is set to have its premiere production in February 2027.

SYNOPSIS: In 1921 Toronto, Lila, a young Black singer-songwriter, battles racism, love, and loss while rebuilding her band and community through an inclusive performance venue that defies segregation and uplifts the next generation of artists.


SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 11:59pm on Tuesday, November 17th. Early submissions are strongly encouraged. Candidates selected for callback auditions will be given sides from the script. Callbacks will be held between November 20th and 22nd.

Self-tapes of any monologue would be very much appreciated.

Theatre of Measured Histories thanks all performers for their submissions, but only those selected for a callback will be contacted.

Dates

Performance Dates: February 12th – 21st, 2027

Rehearsals: Part-time in Toronto. Beginning late November or early December 2026. To be scheduled based on team availability.

Roles

Roles Details

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Frank/Mr. Davies

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FRANK (50s-60s, he/him) Italian, father of Anthony. He works as a bricklayer and, having lost his wife, his primary concern is that Anthony builds a stable life for himself. He fears that Anthony’s idealism and naivety could hold him back from achieving that stability. This performer also plays MR. DAVIES.

MR. DAVIES (50s-60s, he/him) Owner of the Harmony Haven Variety. This performer also plays FRANK.

*Please note that all other roles in this production have been cast with actors who participated in the 2025 script development workshop.

Salary

Total Performer Fee: $1,100 + 4% profit share up to $900

Ethnicities

White

Gender

Male Only

Age

50 - 65