Production Dates: November 16 -27 - 10 Performances (Wed-Sun) The Russian Hall 600 Campbell Ave.

Rehearsal Dates: Will likely be in the evenings and weekends from mid-October to performance. Audition Dates: September 9th - 15th please contact to setup specific time and location of TITR's Rehearsal Studio. Call-backs to be determined (likely between September 16th- 22nd); preliminary auditions necessary. Please email production resume/headshot to theatreintheraw@telus.net

Show Synopsis: Brecht and Weill turned to John Gay's 18th-century "The Beggar's Opera" to fashion this savage, biting commentary on bourgeois capitalism and modern morality. Set in Victorian London, the bitter tale is told of the predatory outlaw known as Mack the Knife. He secretly marries the daughter (Polly Peachum) of Soho's underworld boss, but is soon betrayed by his sinister in-laws (Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Peachum) and sent to prison. After being freed by the police chief (Tiger Brown)'s daughter (Lucy Brown), he is again betrayed- this time by a prostitute (Jenny) - and sentenced to death. At the final hour he manages a reprieve from Queen Victoria herself, thus providing a menacing finale of ferocious irony.

Cast Requirements: Theatre In the Raw is an equal opportunity production company and would like to see a diverse range of people of different cultures and ages audition.

PRINCIPALS 4 Women 4 Men
FEATURED 3 Men
ENSEMBLE Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Cops, Beggars, Street People

CHARACTERS A Street Singer Mr. J. J. Peachum Mrs. Peachum Filch Polly Peachum MacHeath (Mack the Knife) Jenny Reverend Kimball Tiger Brown - Commissioner of Police Smith - Warden Lucy Brown Readymoney Matt Crookfinger Jake Bob the Saw Walt Dreary Betty Dolly Molly Coaxer

Honourariums will be paid to all performers. Limited number of Equity positions available under CAEA Agreements. Theatre In the Raw requests that any party interested in auditioning prepare for the preliminary audition process a 1 to 3 minute monologue and 1 song to be performed a cappella or with backing track.

For more information please call 604-708-5477 and leave number to be called back or email theatreintheraw@telus.net - Once the date and time are confirmed the address will be given out.


Contact: For information contact Jay Hamburger, 604-708-5448 or 604-708-5477 or theatreintheraw@telus.net or jay@theatreintheraw.ca