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THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN WORKING WITH CTYP!
We are a professional theatre company, and as a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres, we engage professional actors, directors, choreographers, and stage members under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement.
Most of the actors, directors and choreographers we work with are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. We also work with designers, many of whom are members of Associated Designers of Canada. Many of our playwrights are members of Playwrights Guild of Canada, and many of our technicians are members of IATSE.
Carousel Theatre is holding auditions for their production of Disney and Pixar’s FINDING NEMO, The TYA Musical.
Director: Jennie Grienke
Choreographer: Nicol Spinola
Music Director: Angus Kellett
About the show:
Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family Musical is a new stage version of the beloved 2003 Pixar film, designed specifically for young audiences. Featuring a memorable score fromaward-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen,Coco), this fun and lively musical is sure to delight the entire family!
Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious andover-protective clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and thesupportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Auditions will be held in person at Carousel Theatre (1411 Cartwright Street) on August 17th, 18th and 19th, 2026.
Callback dates have not been confirmed, but will likely occur between August 24th and Sept 4th, 2026.
Contract Dates:
Rehearsal Starts: March 9th, 2027
Previews: March 31st-April 2nd, 2027
Opening: April 2nd, 2027
Closing: May 9th, 2027
This production will engage artists under the CTA in the TYA category
Character Breakdown:
Carousel Theatre for Young People encourages actors to submit for the character that appeals to them the most regardless ofsocietal preconceptions of who should play the role.
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We are currently casting the following roles:
ACTOR #1 Nemo
ACTOR #2 Marlin
ACTOR #3 Dory, Pearl's Mom, Ensemble
ACTOR #4 Ensemble, Pearl, Chum, Peach, Moonfish,Jellyfish, Baby Turtle, and other sea
creatures
ACTOR #5 Ensemble: Sheldon, Anchor, Bloat,Moonfish, Jellyfish, Baby Turtle, and other sea creatures
ACTOR #6 Ensemble, Tad, Gill, Moonfish, Jellyfish, Baby Turtle, and other sea creatures
ACTOR #7 Ensemble, Coral, Tad's Mom, Gurgle,Moonfish, Jellyfish, Baby Turtle, and other sea creatures
Actor #8 Ensemble, Professor Ray, Bruce, Nigel, Moonfish, Jellyfish, Crush, Baby Turtle, and
other sea creatures
Please note that all performers will be using puppets. Experience in puppetry is an asset.
Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Submissions from Equity and non-Equity performers are welcome.
Submission Guidelines:
Please send a headshot and CV to sophia@carouseltheatre.ca [sophia AT carouseltheatre DOT ca] by August 11th at 11:59pm. In the subject line, you must include the character you wishto audition for. We thank all participants for their interest; however, we willonly be contacting individuals invited to audition.
Agents: please do not send bulk submissions. Ifsubmitting for your clients, please submit them individually, following theformat above.
Accessibility: Carousel Theatre is committed tomaking auditions accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations foryour audition, please note them in your submission. Please note as well that unfortunately, there is no step-free access to the stage at the Waterfront Theatre. If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at info@carouseltheatre.ca
JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Help shape the future of one of Vancouver’s most joyful, inclusive, and impactful theatre companies.
Carousel Theatre for Young People (CTYP) creates theatre experiences that inspire, involve, and educate young people. For nearly 50 years, CTYP has produced award-winning mainstage shows, facilitated vibrant drama camps, and offered fun and safe teen programming —all grounded in values of playfulness, accessibility, artistic integrity, empathy, mentorship, and community.
Based on Granville Island, CTYP reaches thousands of young people and families across the region each year.
We are seeking passionate, committed, and skilled individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors to help us continue to grow and steward our mission.
Bring your experience to one of Vancouver’s most imaginative youth-focused arts organizations and support a small but mighty organization to expand its reach and impact.
What You'll Do:
- Guide strategic planning and organizational sustainability.
- Play a vital role in CTYP’s fundraising efforts by actively participating in and supporting initiatives that sustain programs and expand impact. As a board member, engagement in fundraising is essential to CTYP’s success and long-term viability.
- Contribute your voice to budgeting, HR, strategic initiatives and planning, and policy decisions.
- Help grow partnerships with businesses, donors, or civic agencies.
- Champion CTYP in your networks as an ambassador for youth arts.
Consider Joining CTYP’s Board If:
- You are excited to contribute your ideas, time, and energy to a creative and community-driven organization.
- You care deeply about empowering children and families through the arts.
- You are skilled in communications, business development, HR, finance, or marketing.
- You are drawn to community-based work and long-term impact.
- You bring a unique perspective or lived experience that can help shape inclusive and equitable leadership.
- You have previous board experience at a nonprofit or are interested in learning more about nonprofit governance, strategy, or community engagement.
- You value collaboration, curiosity, and innovation in how you work with others and approach challenges.
Board Commitment:
- An average monthly commitment of 8 hours, consisting of both scheduled meetings and follow-up work.
- One 75-120 minute board meeting every two months plus participation in one Board committee; approximately 1 hour a month.
- Attendance at a minimum of 2 show openings per year, with additional participation in programming encouraged wherever feasible.
- Participation in 3-5 fundraising initiatives annually.
- Board members are expected to make an annual cash donation to the organisation to the best of their financial ability, at a level they would consider generous and reflect that CTYP is a philanthropic priority for them.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Carousel Theatre for Young People is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe these principles must be embedded in everything we do—from the stories we tell to the spaces we hold.
We welcome people of all races, cultures, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and disabilities. We are actively working to address and combat racism (including anti-Indigeneity, anti-Blackness, and anti-Asianness), religious discrimination, xenophobia, homophobia and transphobia, sexism and misogyny, and ableism.
The responsibility to create and maintain an inclusive, accessible, and anti-oppressive environment is shared by every member of the CTYP community—including our Board of Directors.
How to apply & process:
Please send a brief expression of interest and your resume to board@carouseltheatre.ca.
Our board will be reviewing applications as they come and contacting individuals selected for an interview by email.
You can expect to attend two interviews:
- Interview with 2 board members to discuss your experience and interest in the board role
- Interview with the CTYP leadership team
Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Please let us know how we can make this process more accessible for you.
GENERAL AUDITIONS:
Carousel Theatre for Young People is holding General Auditions. Professional adult actors who are interested in working in Vancouver are invited to submit.
General Auditions for 2025 have already taken place, but look for future opportunities in 2026.
STAGE MANAGERS & DESIGNERS
CTYP welcomes submissions from stage managers, designers at any time.
DRAMA SCHOOL TEACHERS AND FACULTY
Though we are not currently actively hiring, CTYP is always open to expanding our roster of Drama School Faculty members. If working in a hands-on drama classroom setting with kids between the ages of 3-17 is of interest to you, please email our Education Coordinator with your Resume and Cover Letter at education@carouseltheatre.ca
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
CTYP is always looking for volunteers! Please head over to our volunteer page for more information.