Scorched
Written by Wajdi Mouawad
Translated by Linda Gaboriau
Directed by Hiyam Mahrat
Twin siblings, Simon and Janine, living in Canada, unravel the secrets of their mother’s past, Nawal, after her death amidst the haunting echoes of Lebanon’s civil war. In a quest that spans continents and generations, they discover the truth behind many years of Nawal’s deafening silence and explore their origins through her story. As the past collides with the present, they come to understand the interconnected roots of their family’s narrative and their tangled realities.
Audition process
Auditions for KWLT’s season finale will be held at 9 Princess Street East on March 16 (12–7pm), March 17 (5–9:30pm), and March 18 (2:30–9:30pm). Auditions will be held in two-hour blocks, with start times at noon, 2:30pm, 5pm, and 7:30pm as appropriate to each day. The auditions will consist of two parts: a devised ensemble exercise and a monologue reading. Monologues will be taken from the play and provided by the director — you do not need to prepare your own piece. Please come wearing comfortable clothes for movement. You will be offered some time for warming up and stretching.
Casting
We are casting a total of nine actors for fifteen roles:
- Male-identifying, 20s–50s
- Female-identifying, 20s–50s
- Racialized and Arab/SWANA actors are encouraged to apply.
- Dancers, physical theatre actors, and actors interested in exploring devised physical theatre are encouraged to apply.
Rehearsal process
The rehearsal period starts April 1st and runs until June 10th. Rehearsals will be held three times a week, two weekdays (3–4 hour rehearsals) and one weekend day (6–7 hour rehearsal). All rehearsals will be held in person at our rehearsal space at 44 Gaukel St. in downtown Kitchener, beside the Victoria Park iON station. Exact dates and times will be selected per actors’ availability.
Show dates
June 13–15, 20–22, and 27–29, 2025.
We encourage all applicants to fill out the audition information form and select all of the audition slots that work for you. If you have any questions about the production or the process, contact the team at scorched@kwlt.org.
