We're pleased to announce the cast for the first show in our 2017/2018 Season. Along with the band, these two power-house voices are sure to transform our near-century-old theatre into a rockin' hot spot.

LAUREN MAYER makes her debut performance on our stage as Yitzhak; Hedwig's stoic husband. Born and raised in Toronto, Lauren is a graduate of the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts (2014), and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (2015), where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Musical Theatre Performance. In addition to performing, Lauren co-owns the production company, Call It A Day Productions. Read more >>

JAMES KING takes his star turn in the role of a lifetime: the rock-goddess, Hedwig. Our audiences will recognize James from his featured appearances as The Baker in Into the Woods (2016) and Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar . James is a multi-faceted performer who hails from North Augusta, Ontario and is a graduate of the music theatre program at St. Lawrence College. In addition to performing for theatres, James is an independent singer-songwriter and has released his debut EP Where Will You Take Me in early 2017. His band, James King & The Midnight Hours, currently holds a residency at The Amsterdam Bicycle Club and performs regularly throughout the city. Read more >>

Hart House Theatre is now accepting submissions for 

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Directed by Cory Doran
Music Directed by Giustin MacLean

Deadline for submissions: Thursday, August 17, 2017
Non-union (ACTRA or Equity), Non-paying

Those contacted for auditions will be seen the week of August 20, with callbacks on August 27. Only those contacted for an audition will be seen. Performance run: November 10-25, 2017

Please send headshots, resumes and character(s) for which you wish to be seen to auditions@harthousetheatre.ca.

Artists of all ethnic, cultural, sexual and gender identities are strongly encouraged to submit.

More details including audition requirements can be found here >>