Mussorgsky Project

Obsidian marks the beginning of spring with The Mussorgsky Project - our third annual staged reading series celebrating the work of our Playwrights Unit.
What makes each Obsidian event a success is the presence and constant support of our community. Come and join us for an afternoon of readings, a talkback session and great company. Take the opportunity to indulge in complimentary treats and meet the playwrights at the post-show reception.


The
Mussorgsky
Project

Sun May 3rd, 2009
2:30 p.m.
Factory Theatre Studio
Part of the CrossCurrents Festival 2009
Tickets: PWYC

Featuring new works by Obsidian's 2008/2009 Playwrights Unit:

Toast by: Laurence Anthony
Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa

Group by: Aisha Sasha John
Directed by Joan Kivanda

Aneemah’s Spot by: Motion
Directed by Dian Marie Bridge

For more information about the Mussorgsky project please visit our website at: www.obsidian-theatre.com
http://www.obsidian-theatre.com/muss2009.html

Obsidian General Auditions

Obsidian’s General Auditions

On Tuesday, May 19th & Wednesday, May 20th 2009 we will be having our annual General Auditions.
Please submit online using Casting Workbook.
For actors who are not online: please email photo and resume to:
office@obsidian- theatre.com
cc: obsidiantheatre@bellnet.ca

Please prepare 2 short contrasting monologues (modern or classical- whichever shows you off best) and if you are singer feel free to do an acappella verse.

Please bring hardcopy of headshot and resume with you to the audition.

Obsidian is interested primarily in black artists who have not auditioned for us in the last two years.

Playwrights Unit 2009/2010

Call Out for Playwrights Unit 2009/2010:

This coming season Obsidian will be introducing Playwrights Unit: Tier 2, which will concentrate on the development of full-length main stage plays. Tier 2 begins in the fall and will work according to the needs of the playwrights and their scripts. There will be dramaturgical support, private readings and a public event that will showcase their new works.

How to Apply:
Please send in a resume or current bio, cover letter explaining the project you would like to work on while in the Unit and a 5-10 page excerpt from said project by Friday May 29, 2009 to:

Playwrights Unit- Tier 2
c/o Harmony Cohen
Obsidian Theatre Company
943 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 1J6

Successful Playwrights will be notified by Monday June 15, 2009.

Harvest Reading Series

Obsidian Theatre Company is calling for scripts, new and previously produced, from established AND emerging playwrights across Canada for inclusion in Harvest: A Reading Series from October 21-23rd at the Berkeley Street Theatre. Harvest will present the works of Black Canadian playwrights from 1970 to the present that highlight the current identity and stories of Black Canadians. Playwrights will read from their works.

http://www.obsidian-theatre.com/Harvest%20Reading%20Series.pdf