Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Musical
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Compensation Package:
Payrate: $650 CAD wk – rehearsal. $725 CAD – operating
Must be local to Toronto/Toronto area for this production. Producer will not provide housing for the duration of the contract.
Deadline:
July 23, 2026
Callbacks:
Sept 18, 2026 In Person in Toronto
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto
Comments
MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR FULL CONTRACT – PLEASE CHECK THE DATES BEFORE SUBMITTING! MUST HAVE HOUSING LOCAL TO TORONTO AREA FOR THIS CONTRACT - PRODUCER WILL NOT PROVIDE HOUSING.
Storyline
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical tells the story of Holly, an overworked Big City executive who returns to her quirky small hometown for Christmas and juggles an old flame romance, small-town drama, a looming corporate merger, a cookie contest conspiracy and a moose on the loose!
Packed with holiday cheer, cheerful chaos and original pop songs including … “Judge That Cookie” and “It Feels Like Christmas (Because It Is Literally Christmas),” the show offers a hilarious twist on the classic holiday movies you already know and love.
Following the sold-out world premiere in Toronto, ON in 2025, The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical will return to the Toronto area for the 2026 holiday season!
For more information on the show, visit: https://hallmarkish.com
Packed with holiday cheer, cheerful chaos and original pop songs including … “Judge That Cookie” and “It Feels Like Christmas (Because It Is Literally Christmas),” the show offers a hilarious twist on the classic holiday movies you already know and love.
Following the sold-out world premiere in Toronto, ON in 2025, The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical will return to the Toronto area for the 2026 holiday season!
For more information on the show, visit: https://hallmarkish.com
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | HOLLY | Female 20 - 39 Years old |
Description (20s-30s, Female identifying) The stereotypical ambitious city dwelling lead of the Christmas love story. She works at Big Bank in Big City but must go home to help her mom with all the Christmas problems in Small Town. Our knowing winking guide to the audience. Excellent comedic timing and a killer belt. Soprano (legit with belt/mix). THIS ROLE IS CAST – SEEKING BACK UPS ONLY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MARK | Male 20 - 39 Years old |
Description (20s to 30s, Male identifying) The Christmas movie local town hunk. A lumberjack and the sheriff. He isn't that sharp and is recovering from the loss of his dead wife due to her gluten allergy. Charming with comedy. Baritone/Baritenor | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | CODY/MARTHA | Male 20 - 49 Years old |
Description (20s-40s, Male identifying) Quick change comedian. Plays Holly's frazzled assistant and best friend in Big City, Martha. In Small Town, they are the judge of that Annual Small Town Cookie Bake off and the local gay, Cody. Also plays all the other women in the town. Excellent with sketch character work. Tenor (high belt/legit) THIS ROLE IS CAST – SEEKING BACK UPS ONLY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MERRY | Female 30 - 49 Years old |
Description (30s-40s, Female identifying) Holly's put-upon mother in Small Town. She is running too many businesses by herself ever since her husband ran off to the North Pole. Fun sketch comedy energy, think Melissa McCarthy as a Hallmark mom. Mezzo (belt/legit) THIS ROLE IS CAST – SEEKING BACK UPS ONLY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | COOKIE | Female 20 - 49 Years old |
Description (20s-40s, Female identifying) Merry's rival in Small Town and our holiday villain. She wins the Annual Small Town Cookie Bake Off every year. A real Christmas Diva. Think Vanessa Williams in a Diva's Christmas Carol or Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray. Mezzo (belt/legit) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | FEMALE ENSEMBLE/COVER | Female 20 - 49 Years old |
Description Ensemble track that appears in all group numbers and cover Holly, Merry and Cookie. Soprano (belt/legit) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MALE ENSEMBLE/COVER | Male 20 - 49 Years old |
Description Ensemble track that appears in all group numbers and covers Mark and Cody and second cover for Cookie. Baritenor | ||