🎭 Auditions Currently Available

The Kitchen Witches – by Caroline Smith

Thorold Community Theatre invites performers to audition for its Spring 2026 production of the fast-paced, Canadian farce The Kitchen Witches.

This sharp, actor-driven comedy centres on timing, physicality, and strong character work. Performers should enjoy verbal sparring, heightened situations, and playing comedy with precision and commitment.

Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for thirty years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches, the insults are flung harder than the food! 

Dolly’s long-suffering TV-producer son, Stephen, tries to keep them on track, but as long as Dolly’s dressing room is one inch closer to the set than Isobel’s, it’s a losing battle. The show becomes a ratings smash as Dolly and Isobel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer!

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking performers who:

• Have strong comic timing and listening skills
• Are comfortable with fast dialogue and physical humour
• A willingness to lean into heightened situations
• Collaborative rehearsal-room energy
• An appreciation for farce, rhythm, and character-driven humour

Experience in comedy or farce is welcome, but curious, playful, and committed performers of all experience levels are encouraged to audition.

Roles: 2 Women, 2 Men

Audition Dates

• • Tuesday, January 6 at 7:30 PM

• Sunday, January 11 at 7:30 PM

📍 Auditions will be held at: 8 Carleton Street South, Thorold

Auditions will consist of readings from the script.
Sides will be provided.

Production Details

• Director: Cheyenne McIntyre
• Rehearsals:January–April 2026
• Performances: April 17, 18, 19 (matinee), 24 & 25
• Venue: Club Belvedere, Thorold

How to Audition

To book an audition or request more information, please contact:
📧 president@thoroldtheatre.ca
Subject line: Kitchen Witches Audition

Big personalities. Fast pacing. Laugh-out-loud Canadian comedy.

Join the Production Team

We are also recruiting for the production team —

Associate Producer (1)
Grip (1)
Technician Hang and focus (2)
Technician Rehearsal (1)
Set Dresser (1)
Set Constructor (2)
Set Painter (3)
Props Designer (1)
Stage Manager (1)
Assitant Stage Manager (1)
Front of House Manager (1)
Supervisor (1)
Ticket Takers
Ushers
Street team (2 – 5) (Postering)

Why Audition for Thorold Theatre?

• Be part of an original, Canadian play

• Perform in a fast-paced, Comedy Farce

• Work with a collaborative creative team in Thorold

• Engage with a lively audience through audience participation

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Interested in More Than Acting? We’d Love to Hear from You!

Theatre is a team effort, and we’re always looking for passionate individuals to help make magic happen both on and off the stage. Whether you’re an aspiring director, stage manager, technician, or simply want to lend a hand at our performances, this form is also your ticket to join our team as a volunteer.

Thorold Theatre is embracing bold new challenges this year, from planning tours to exploring innovative spaces across Niagara. To bring these ambitions to life, we need people like you:

• Volunteers to greet, sell tickets, and manage concessions.
• Actors, directors, and technical crews to bring our productions to life.
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• High school students earning volunteer hours and anyone who shares a passion for theatre!

Together, we can create something extraordinary and ensure that the arts remain a thriving, inspiring force in our community. Sign up now and be part of the adventure!