On Golden Pond Auditions
October 1-18, 2026
by Ernest Thompson
Directed by Lance Peverley
Produced by Rebekah MacEwan
Auditions, along with rehearsals and performances, take place at
the Oceana Parc Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd. White Rock
Saturday, August 1 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, August 2 – 3-6 p.m.
Monday, August 3 – 6-8 p.m. callbacks
To schedule a 15 minute audition appointment please contact
In the email include the role you wish to audition for, as well as a recent headshot and your acting resume.
Audition requirements:
You will be asked to read sides (sent to you beforehand)—any other preparation is not mandatory.
Characters:
Norman Thayer Jr (79)
Both boyish and grand, Norman carries himself with a sense of dignity. He is a retired professor of English at an Ivy League university who no longer has an audience to lecture and challenge. Underneath his biting wit and intellectual intimidation lies a profound fear of his own cognitive decline.
Ethel Thayer (69)
Energetic with a sense of fun, Ethel is Norman’s opposite in many ways (though his match in others). She’s not in denial about aging but knows she and Norman have a lot of living yet to do. Ethel struggles to grow beyond her role as Norman’s sunny, tireless caretaker — and as the family mediator— to openly acknowledge her fear of being left completely alone.
Chelsea Thayer Wayne (42)
Athletic, pretty, and considered by some to be overweight, Chelsea shows a nervous edginess around her parents. She shares her father’s sharp sense of humour, yet lacks her mother’s natural warmth. Chelsea is emotionally frozen in childhood trauma, still desperately looking for validation from her father.
Billy Ray Jr (13)
Flippant and awkward, Billy shows a lack of posture and an unwillingness to suffer fools. His tough exterior and smart-mouth attitude shield his underlying loneliness and confusion over his parents' divorce.
Bill Ray (45)
Attractive and confident, Bill is a tad serious, though not without a wry sense of humour. A successful, divorced dentist from California, Bill is highly protective of his new life with Chelsea. Bill enters the story eager to make a good impression but refuses to be intimidated by Norman's bullying, growing from an outsider into an assertive, respected equal in the family ecosystem.
Charlie Martin (44)
A big, weather-beaten local delivery-by-boat mailman, Charlie has a thick Maine accent and an infectious, boisterous laugh. He provides excellent comic relief when he’s not quietly pining for Chelsea. Trapped in the past, Charlie also possesses a rustic, deeply observant wisdom.
Panto Time Again!
Pantomime season is almost here, and we're excited to announce auditions for this year's production of The Little Mermaid.
Who:
Everyone is welcome to audition—performers of all ages!
Please note: Children under the age of 11 must have a parent or guardian present at rehearsals and at some performances.
What:
The Little Mermaid (Pantomime).
Where:
PARC Theatre 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock, BC
When
Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
What to Prepare
Come ready to have fun and show us your personality!
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Sing a song (approximately 1 minute long)
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Tell us your favourite joke
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Show us your moves—be ready to dance, move, and have some fun!
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Character sides will be provided
Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying the stage for the first time, we'd love to see you there. Come join the fun and help bring a magical underwater adventure to life!
To book your audition slot, please contact: thelittlemermaidpanto@gmail.com.*
Characters:
Narrator Fairy Nerissa:
She hasn’t quite got her tail. Classic host - sweet, kind, and helpful.
Pantomime Fact Checker (PFC):
Dressed as Gandalf, mistaken thru the show as Gandalf, to his growing irritation but claims to be the theatre’s supreme expert on all things pantomime.
The Little Mermaid - Ariel:
Brave independent mermaid who cares for the ocean and longs for more than royal life.
Eric:
Son of Dame Delphine, works at Sweets Shoppe
Dame Delphine:
Proprietress of the Sea Shanty Sweets Shoppe
Dame’s sister Doris:
Visiting from Delta
King Triton:
Ariel’s father
King’s secretary (swordfish):
Kings assistant
Buttons (buddy fish):
Ariel’s fish friend
Sea Witch Ursula:
Evil sister of Triton wants revenge
Evil Eels (2):
Twins/Talk together
Ensemble:
PIRATES/villagers/Underwater fishes and sea life.