Welcome to JM Drama
Founded in 1983, JM Drama encourages and supports the development of the performing arts in the Region of Waterloo.
JM Drama Casting Call
HARVEY
by Mary Chase
Looking to get involved in the performing arts? JM Drama will present the Pulitzer prize-winning comedy Harvey this summer, and right now, we’re looking for enthusiastic, committed people who will bring the characters to life.
A Bit About Harvey
Elwood P. Dowd is a likeable, affable fellow who, like most people, enjoys a drink with his best friend. Elwood lives with his sister Veta Louise and her daughter Myrtle May. Veta Louise is desperately trying to get her daughter positioned in the local town society in hopes of securing a husband but there is a problem; Elwood’s best friend Harvey is a 6-foot-three, invisible white rabbit. Mother and daughter plan to have Elwood committed to the Chumley Rest Home but Harvey and Elwood have something to say about that.
There are 11 adult roles you can audition for, including:
Veta Louise Simmons (Elwood's sister, age 35-55)
Ruth Kelly (Nurse, age 18-35)
Myrtle Mae Simmons (Elwood's niece, age 18-30)
Ethel Chauvenet (Socialite, age 50-80)
Betty Chumley (Dr. Chumley's wife, age 50-80)
Elwood P. Dowd (Lead, age 35-55)
Dr. William B. Chumley (Esteemed psychiatrist, age 50-80)
Dr. Lyman Sanderson (Psychiatrist, age 20-35)
Wilson (Orderly, age 20-50)
Judge Omar Gaffney (Family friend and lawyer, age 40-80)
E. J. Lofgren (Cab driver, open age)
Sound like fun?
Book your audition now!
When: Sunday Feb. 16th, 1-5pm or Wednesday Feb. 19th, 6-9pm
Where: Kitchener Public Library - Main Branch, Mtg Room D (Feb 16) Mtg Room A (Feb 19)
How: Please email [email protected] to register for a time slot.
Show up prepared to perform a short monologue and to cold read sections of the script.
If you would like to audition, but you’re not available at these times, please record a video of your monologue and send us a link at: [email protected]
Call backs will be scheduled individually.
Cast members are expected to be available from March to July for rehearsals twice a week, as well as the two full weeks of the performances. You will not be expected at every rehearsal.
If you are cast, you will be asked to sign a performance memorandum of understanding agreement.
Show dates
Thursday, July 31, 7 pm
Friday, August 1, 7 pm
Saturday, August 2, 7 pm
Thursday, August 7, 7 pm
Saturday, August 9, 7 pm
Friday, August 8, 7 pm
Saturday, August 9, 7 pm
HARVEY is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
JM Drama Alumni
Call for Play Proposals
JM Drama Alumni is committed to providing opportunities for actors, production designers, and crew to further their skills and indulge their love of theatre by presenting two community theatre productions each year.
Black Lives Matter Statement
Addressing the urgent message of the Black Lives Matter and similar movements, we at JM Drama Alumni, operators of The Registry Theatre, are obligated to examine what "supporting the community through the arts" should mean.