My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding

By David Hein & Irene Sankoff

Director: Mackenzie Zielke

Musical Director: Curtis Reynolds

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Dates/Times:
Sunday, January 4 -- 6:30 pm

Monday, January 5 -- 6:30 pm​

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Callbacks (by invitation only):

Saturday, January 10 -- Time TBD

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Location:

Shelterbelt Theatre

4383 Nicholas Street, Suite 204

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Performance Dates:
April 16th - May 3rd

Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00pm
Saturdays at 2:00pm

Sundays at 6:00pm

 

Rehearsals Information:

Rehearsals will begin on March 2 and will typically be held Sunday through Friday, with no Wednesday rehearsals until April. Rehearsal times will fall between 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. A full-day tech rehearsal is scheduled for Sunday, April 12. Please note that the rehearsal schedule is subject to change based on actor availability. Conflicts provided in advance will be accommodated; however, no conflicts will be permitted after April 7, 2026.

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About the Show

My Mother's Lesbian Jewish-Wiccan Wedding is a delightful, true-story musical by David Hein and Irene Sankoff, chronicling Hein's mother, Claire, leaving her husband in Nebraska for a job in Ottawa, where she discovers her sexuality, falls for a Wiccan woman named Jane, and navigates coming out to her homophobic Jewish mother and teenage son (David), all while exploring themes of identity, love, and marriage equality in Canada, culminating in a unique, cross-cultural wedding. 

 

Character Descriptions:

 

DAVID (Tenor, 20’s-30’s)

A straight, friendly musician, who plays acoustic guitar for most of the show.

If you are interested in being considered for the role of "David" please plan to accompany yourself on the acoustic guitar.

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CLAIRE (Mezzo, Belter, 37-47)

David’s Jewish mother and a psychology professor.

We are seeking Jewish actors for the roles of Claire.

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JANE (Mezzo, Belter, 37-47)

Claire’s free-spirited Wiccan political girlfriend and a therapist who is passionate about the gay marriage movement.

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YOUNG DAVID (Tenor, 13-20)

A well-adjusted teenager who loves his parents and Nintendo, he is a younger version of David.

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PENNY/BECKI (Mezzo with some soprano, 20's-30's)

Penny is a political, lesbian choir member. Becki is a waitress at Hooters, who is bubbly, positive and excited about her job. She is fit and attractive, but not overtly sexual.

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GARTH (Baritone 30’s-40’s)

David's father and Claire's ex-husband. Like Claire, he loves his son. Never lecherous or vicious, he is instead earnest and often genuinely thrown for a loop.

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MICHELLE (Mezzo with some soprano, 20's-30's)

A young, lesbian religious studies dropout, she is disillusioned with romance but welcomes Claire, David, stray cats and choir members into her home.

We are seeking Jewish actors for the roles of Michelle.

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IRENE (Mezzo, 20's-30's)

David's girlfriend and an aspiring actress and student.

 

All cast members except for David and Claire play various other chorus parts.

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Audition Protocol:

• Auditioners should arrive 15 minutes before auditions to complete an audition form if not completed online.

• A resume with information on prior acting experience is welcome but not required. 

• Please prepare 24-32 bars (roughly 1 min) of a song that allows you to clearly communicate a story or emotion.

• Any contemporary musical theatre or commercial style is acceptable! You may bring sheet music or a track. 

• If you are interested in being considered for the role of "David" please plan to accompany yourself on the acoustic guitar. 

• Auditioners should be prepared to list known conflicts from March 2nd to April 7. No conflicts can be accommodated after April 7.

 

A Note on Casting: Due to the content of the production, the team seeks to, if possible, elevate and lift up the voices and talents of those in our community who might resonate with or reflect the lived experiences of the characters. Actors of all races, gender identities and sexual orientation are strongly encouraged to audition. ​

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Any questions to Tom Miller at thomasedwardmiller13@gmail.com.​

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