Untold Stories Theatre is seeking select production team members in Calgary and the surrounding area aged 18+ with all backgrounds and experience levels to submit for the Untitled Fundraiser Series: Love Songs & Other Bad Decisions.
ABOUT LOVE SONGS & OTHER BAD DECISIONS
First love. Yearning. Heartbreak. Obsession.
Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with the power of love at Love Songs & Other Bad Decisions, a musical theatre concert exploring the highs and lows of one of the most powerful emotions. Love can make us do crazy things, and this concert will take you on a journey through all of it.
Our performers will share the songs they love to sing—whether they're about romance, friendship, family, heartbreak, obsession, unrequited love, or the wonderfully messy moments in between.
Join us this Valentine's Day weekend for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and a little bit of bad decision-making.
ABOUT THE UNTITLED FUNDRAISER SERIES
Untitled Fundraiser Series is a celebration of the talent in Calgary's theatre community and an opportunity to raise money for our upcoming season. The fundraiser will feature local Calgarian performers - old and new - and can take on many forms from a cabaret style concert to a concert version of a full musical to a small cast show.
Come support local theatre and enjoy a night full of incredible talent.
Applications are open until October 16th, 2026 11:59 PM
Director*
There will be 2-3 Directors working on this production who will split/share the following responsibilities:
Lead the blocking of numbers by teaching, rehearsing, and polishing each song in indivual groups.
Will cast the show, choosing the songs that each of the cast has submitted and determining duets/trios/small group numbers.
Work with the Music Director and potentially the Choreographer on each number as needed.
Work with AD’s on ensuring the rehearsal process and final product is up to Untold Stories Theatre’s quality.
Note that the opening and closing numbers will be guided by the AD’s with the lead of the Choreographer.
Mentorship will be provided.
Music Director*
Leads the musical side of the production by teaching, rehearsing, and polishing all of the show’s music with the cast.
In charge of teaching the two full cast numbers (opening and closing).
Will have one-on-ones with each soloist/duo/small group to offer vocal feedback on their number. This may involve teaching some harmonies to duos and small groups.
Knowledge in reading music is required.
Knowledge in playing the piano an asset.
There may be 1 or 2 Music Directors for this production.
Music Directors will assist in casting the show.
Mentorship available.
Choreographer*
Leads the dance side of the production by teaching, rehearsing, and polishing all of the show’s choreography with the cast.
In charge of choreographing the opening and closing numbers.
May be asked to assist in smaller numbers based on the teams needs.
Choreographers may assist in casting the show but are not required to.
Mentorship available.
Stage Manager
The organizational backbone of the production! Oversees rehearsals, keeps everyone on schedule, runs tracks and sound cues during rehearsals and performances, and ensures everything behind the scenes goes off without a hitch.
Required to be available during shows.
Assistant Stage Manager
The backstage superheroes. Ready to jump in wherever needed, helping with quick changes, set transitions, prop tracking, and keeping the show running seamlessly.
Required to be available during shows.
Sound Designer/Operator
Designs and programs all sound elements, from effects to microphone setup, helping create the perfect audio atmosphere for the show.
We are looking for a designer who is comfortable and is able to program/run a simple show in one day - as we only have one day of tech.
Mentorship available.
Required to be available during shows.
Lighting Designer/Operator
Designs and installs all lighting elements for the production, working closely with the creative team to bring each scene to life.
We are looking for a designer who is comfortable working with the venue’s house plot and is able to program/run a simple show in one day - as we only have one day of tech.
Ideally be available during shows.
*Directors, Music Directors, and Choreographers are welcome to audition for the show if they’d like to perform in the concert. Please note, all participants MUST audition no matter their involvement with the show or Untold Stories Theatre.
Select candidates may be asked to have an online meeting with the directors in order for us to get to know them better. Whether or not you receive a meeting request does not impact your running to be selected for the production team.
Please note: Should this production involve minors (individuals under 18 years of age), all those 18 years of age and over who are in direct care of said minors must complete a Police Background Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search. The cost of this check will be discussed if this is needed and more details will be provided to those who need it. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@untoldstoriestheatre.com.
PRODUCTION DATES
Auditions
Online submissions will be accepted from December 1st - December 11th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
A casting meeting will be on December 12th based on the teams availability.
Directors and Music Directors are required to be in attendance
Choreographer and Stage Manager are welcome to attend but are not required
Rehearsals
January 24th - February 9th, 2027
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre
Not all team members will be required at all rehearsals, however an excess of conflicts may affect decisions.
Tech Rehearsal
February 11th, 2027
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
at the Pumphouse Theatre
All team members are required to attend the Tech Rehearsal
Shows
February 12th & 13th, 2027
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tentative performance on February 13th at 2 p.m.
at the Pumphouse Theatre
Only the Stage Management team and operators are required for show dates.
We are a company that is committed to providing opportunities for all of our team members, and we strongly encourage anyone and everyone to submit for our show, no matter race, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or genetic information. Should you require any accommodations or assistance with the submission or audition process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@untoldstoriestheatre.com.
Untold Stories Theatre operates on a volunteer basis and can not offer any monetary compensation.
If you’d like to see a breakdown of the Untold Stories Theatre audition process, click here!