KareVan Productions
Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall
Location: Video Submission/ Toronto
Audition / Call Type: Singers
The Diamond Tooth Gerties Show will be casting the following roles for the 2023 Season :
Strong Female Identifying Dancers
Female Identifying Singer/Dancer/Actor
Male Identifying Singer/Dancers
Pianist/Drummer
Canada Wide Casting Call
Live Theatre Show
Non-Equity
Contact info@karevan.ca
Self Tapes Due January 30th, 2023 to info@karevan.ca
In Person Auditions:
January 29th, 2023 in Toronto
Location: Innovative Rhythm Dance Studios-337 Evans Ave., Toronto, ON
Time: Sign in at 5pm, dance at 5:30pm. Vocal call to follow at 7pm.
All male and female singers must attend the dance call.
Contract Dates
Rehearsals: Mid to end of April online, in person in Dawson City May 1
Show: May 12th, 2023 to September 23rd, 2023
Rate: Weekly wage starting at $875 dependant on role, plus accommodation and travel to and from Dawson City.
About The Show
Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall is the oldest casino in Canada, and a must-see attraction in Dawson City, Yukon. Dawson City is well known for being the site of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush, and a night at Diamond Tooth Gerties feels like stepping back in time to the bustling saloons of ‘98.
The Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall has a capacity of about 400, and offers patrons entertainment, table games, slots, food, and drink.
From May- September there are 3 high energy shows performed daily. All shows feature live musicians, singers and dancers, as well as featuring Miss Diamond Tooth Gertie.
Please note this is a non equity production.
All performers are paid, and accommodations and travel to and from Dawson City are paid for.
We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting without regard to disability, race, age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.
Female Identifying Dancers must be 19 or older
Ability to start Rehearsals in April 2023, and live and perform in Dawson City from May 1- to September 24th 2023
• Experience learning choreography quickly, in person and online
• Trained in ballet/jazz/contemporary/musical theatre
• Able to kick to eye height
• Aerial experience an asset
Dancers should have hair and make up show ready. All black form fitting dance attire, please be prepared to dance in a heels. Character shoe is preferred for this audition.
Male Identifying Singer Dancers must be 19 or older
Ability to start Rehearsals in April 2023, and live and perform in Dawson City from May 1- to September 24th 2023
• Trained in commercial style Jazz
• Musical theater training an asset
• Will be a featured singer and dancer- advanced level skills in both required
• Pop/rock/musical theatre vocal training
• Male performers will do their dance call first followed by a singing audition
Male Dancers please wear all black dance attire and jazz shoe or running show for the audition. After the dance call, you will be asked to sing a verse and chorus of a musical theatre song, and a pop song. Please bring a back track with no additional vocals for this part of the audition.
Female Dancer Singer Actor must be 19 or older
Ability to start Rehearsals in April 2023, and live and perform in Dawson City from May 1- to September 24th 2023
• Experience learning choreography quickly, in person and online
• Musical Theatre experience and asset
• Ability to host a show, and interact with guests
• This role requires both singing and dancing skills to be at an advanced level
Dancers should have hair and make up show ready. All black form fitting dance attire, please be prepared to dance in a heels. Character shoe is preferred for this audition. After the dance call, you will be asked to sing a verse and chorus of a musical theatre song, and a pop song. Please bring a back track with no additional vocals for this part of the audition.
Pianist/Drummer must be 19 or older
Video Submission only
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Video Submission/ Toronto
Please submit to: info@karevan.ca by 01/30/2023
For all Video Submissions:
Video submissions for those not in Whitehorse or Toronto will be accepted until January 30.
Email: info@karevan.ca
Subject: 2023 Audition – Name and Role
Include:
• One Page Resume
• Current Headshot
• Link to Performance Reel – please be sure we can see who you are in the videos submitted.
Please send us a link to all videos, do not send video attachments or files. We prefer a Vimeo or Youtube link
Female Identifying Dancers
Please submit additional video including the following:
• Eye level high kicks (both legs)
• Cartwheels (both sides
• Splits (both sides)
• Stationary leg grab (both legs, hold for 5 seconds)
• Double pirouette
• Your best jump
Male Identifying Singer /Dancers
Please submit additional video including the following:
• Double Pirouette
• Best Jumps
• Eye level High Kicks both legs
• Any tumbling tricks, back handsprings, cartwheels, front/back tuck
• A pop/rock song of your choice( one verse and one chorus)
• A musical theatre song from the golden age of Musical Theatre (one verse, and one
chorus)
Female Identifying Singer/Dancer (Swing Gertie)
Please submit additional video including the following:
• Eye level high kicks (both legs)
• Cartwheels (both sides
• Splits (both sides)
• Stationary leg grab (both legs, hold for 5 seconds)
• Double pirouette
• Your best jump
• A pop/rock song of your choice
• A musical theatre or jazz standard of your choice
Pianist/Drummer
• Must be able to read music
• Guitar experience an asset
• Backup vocals are required
Please prepare one verse and one chorus of the following on piano and drums:
• A song from the golden age of Musical Theatre
• A pop song from the 80’s, 90’s or 2000’s
• State what other instruments you play
Please state your name, age, location and confirm that you are able to read music in
your video submission.
This casting notice was posted by: KareVan Productions.
Please see the following documents for more information:
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