DIY Theatre

DIY Theatre is excited to announce that we are joining the @worknicer community! We are thrilled, not only to have our own office space and join an amazing network of like-minded neighbours in the co-working community, but to utilize their stunning event spaces as our brand new DIY Theatre home (pending the return to live performance). Are you as psyched as we are?! Comment below and let us know!! ... #DIYTheatreYYC #DIYTheatre #WorkNicerCoWorking #YYCArts

Last day to submit for Trial By Faith: A Faustian Tail directed by Shelby Reinitz! SYNOPSIS: Christopher Faust, an accomplished alchemist, faces his greatest challenge as he races to uncover the mysteries of the fabled Elixir of Life. Drawing inspiration from Christopher Marlowe’s Dr Faustus and Goethe’s Faust, and featuring an original score, Trial by Faith examines the relationship between magic, science and religion in the 17th Century while confronting the consequences o...f our decisions. Submit your headshot, resume and role of interest (if applicable) to director Shelby Reinitz at [email protected]. Audition scenes will be provided. We will only be accepting video submissions at this time. A small honorarium will be offered for all roles. Roles to be Filled: Faust - A brilliant scholar and alchemist searching for knowledge Mephisto - A witty devil with a sordid past Gretchen Bright; strong beliefs and a fierce desire to protect loved ones Hector - A scholar, Faust’s close friend. Wealthy. Helen The face that launched a thousand shipsand a little bit more **All roles require movement/choreography. Please include any relevant experience/training in your submission** DIY Theatre is thrilled to support the 35//50 Initiative. As such, we strongly encourage submissions from traditionally marginalized artists of all backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and gender-identities. #DIYTheatreYYC #DIYTrialByFaith #Auditons #YYCArts

4 days left to submit for Trial By Faith: A Faustian Tale! We know that this is a difficult time for performing artists, and we acknowledge that there can be uncertainty around scheduling productions at this time. DIY Theatre will be operating in recognition and compliance with all AHS safety regulations, which means that there is the potential for the timeline of this project to shift. We are committed to working with our cast and crew to move forward in a way that is safe ...and comfortable for the team. Our intention is to complete work on the production by April 2021. Rehearsal schedules will be built around our ideal cast and crew availability. For a synopsis of Trial By Faith and the roles that are available visit https://bit.ly/TrialByFaith #DIYTheatreYYC #DIYTrialByFaith #Auditions #YYCArts

You have until January 21 to submit for our upcoming spring production, Trial By Faith: A Faustian Tale! Submit your headshot, resume and role of interest (if applicable) to director Shelby Reinitz at [email protected]. Audition scenes will be provided. We will only be accepting video submissions at this time. Roles to be Filled:... Faust - A brilliant scholar and alchemist searching for knowledge Mephisto - A witty devil with a sordid past Gretchen Bright; strong beliefs and a fierce desire to protect loved ones Hector - A scholar, Faust’s close friend. Wealthy. Helen The face that launched a thousand shipsand a little bit more **All roles require movement/choreography. Please include any relevant experience/training in your submission** DIY Theatre is thrilled to support the 35//50 Initiative. As such, we strongly encourage submissions from traditionally marginalized artists of all backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and gender-identities. For more information on Trial By Faith, visit https://bit.ly/TrialByFaith #DIYTheatreYYC #DIYTrialByFaith #Auditions #YYCArts

We've been nominated in 7, yes 7, BroadwayWorld Regional Awards categories! Congratulations to all of the nominees from DIY Theatre & to all our colleagues who have also been nominated! We are honoured to share many of these categories with you. Voting is open NOW through https://www.broadwayworld.com/calgary/voteregion.cfm. Of course we ask you to give DIY a vote, but if that isn't possible, please give a vote to the company or individual who you believe best deserves i...t! Our nominated categories are: - Best Ensemble (Much Ado About Nothing, 2019) - Director of a Play of the Decade (Caleb Gordon, Much Ado About Nothing, 2019) - Favorite Social Media - Original Script of the Decade (Half the Battle by Owen Bishop, 2018) - Performer of the Decade (Joel David Taylor, Shelby Reinitz, Anastasia St.Amand & Spencer Streichert in Much Ado About Nothing, 2019) - Production of a Play of the Decade (Much Ado About Nothing, 2019) - Sound Design of the Decade (Danielle LaRose, Much Ado About Nothing, 2019) - Theatre Company of the Decade #DIYTheatre #DIYTheatreYYC #Vote #YYCArts

Our thanks to the Calgary Herald for this lovely preview article. **please note** - after this piece was published, DIY Theatre pushed their run of Trauma back to Friday November 20-27th. https://calgaryherald.com//thea/diy-theatre-looks-at-grief

Thank you to everyone who join us online for the opening weekend for Trauma! Couldn't watch this weekend? Never fear, we are running every night until the 27th. Tickets are only $10 and available at https://www.diytheatre.org/trauma #DIYTheatre #DIYTrauma #DIYTheatreYYC #DigitalTheatre

Friday the 13th strikes again! We would like to update our audiences on our decision to push Trauma back by one week. The decision comes from a desire to spend a little extra time in our post-production phase to ensure we are able to really fine tune some of the technical elements. We thank you all for your understanding and support. Tickets are still available to be purchased here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/diytheatre/437040 We look forward to sharing this wonderfully moving production with you on the 20th!

Trauma opens tonight! Remember, the only way to watch is by purchasing a ticket! Congratulations to the entire cast & creative team of Trauma on continuing to create during a global pandemic! Get your tickets here -> https://www.diytheatre.org/trauma... #DIYTheatre #DIYTrauma #DIYTheatreYYC #DigitalTheatre

ICYMI: We were featured in a segment on CTV Calgary for our upcoming digital production of Trauma! Check it out here (you might also get a glimpse of Artistic Director Shelby Reinitz). https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/how-the-show-is-going-on-in-calg Help to support local, innovative online talent by purchasing a ticket to Trauma! https://www.diytheatre.org/trauma... *Please note our production of Trauma does not include ballet, although that would be freakin' awesome. #DIYTheatre #DIYTrauma #diytheatreyyc #digitaltheatre

Thank you to CKUA Radio Network for chatting with director Madeleine Taylor-Gregg about our upcoming production of Trauma by Hope McIntyre. Catch the wonderful interview here: https://soundcloud.com//madeleine-taylor-gregg-on-directin And don't forget - Trauma opens Friday November 20th.