RE:UNION
RE:UNION
by Sean Devine
Directed by Heather Cant
November 2, 1965. Norman Morrison drives to the Pentagon with his infant daughter, a jug of kerosene, and a box of matches. With Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara looking on, the young Quaker carries out a final act of witness against the horrors of the Vietnam War. Thirty-six years later, in the wake of 9/11, his daughter returns to confront the aging McNamara, the memory of her father, and the costly legacy of sacrifice.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
All roles are available, and actors are welcome to submit for the role with which they feel alignment. Character descriptions provided, including age range and gender, describe character traits only. Actors of all race and ethnicity are encouraged to apply.
Roles
| Role | Type | Gender | Number |
| EMILY MORRISON (she/her) | Lead | Female Identified | |
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An artist, mother, daughter, and citizen. Resourceful and determined, searching for answers and accountability. She is 36 years old on November 2, 2001, and almost 1 year old on November 2, 1965.
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| ROBERT MCNAMARA (he/him) | Lead | Male Identified | |
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An architect of war and industry, now retired. An analytical, tactical political leader, whose professional work became at odds with his personal reflections. He is 85 years old on November 2, 2001, and 49 years old on November 2, 1965.
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| NORMAN MORRISON (he/him) | Lead | Male Identified | |
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A father and husband; a Quaker; a professor of ethics and an activist. He buys second hand, enjoys working with his hands, and believes in the power of small actions. He is deceased on November 2, 2001, and 31 years old on November 2, 1965.
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please submit a headshot and resume (PDF format only) to Olivia Swerhone-Wick at [email protected] with the subject line: RE:UNION Please indicate the role you would like to be considered for.
If there is a potential barrier that might prevent you from being able to audition, we encourage you to let us know so we can work with you to dissolve it. Due to the volume of submissions, only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Reading copies of the script are available upon request.
Submission Deadline
April 17, 2026
AUDITION DATES: May 8 & 9, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 17, 2026
CONTRACT DATES: January 7 to February 14, 2027
Artists will be engaged under the CTA, with anticipated rates set at “C” House category.
Rehearsals start: January 7, 2026
Opening: February 5, 2027
Closing: February 14, 2027
ABOUT PERSEPHONE THEATRE:
Persephone Theatre is located on the beautiful lands of Indigenous peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, including the Nêhiyawak, Nêhithawak, Anishinabek, Nakawe, Nakota, Nehinawak, Lakota, Dakota and Dene peoples. This place is also the homeland of the Métis. At Persephone, we also like to acknowledge the contributions of the Whitecap Dakota and Round Prairie Métis peoples in establishing our city of Saskatoon. Persephone Theatre is located on Treaty 6 territory and is committed to living in good relations with our Indigenous neighbours, in the spirit with which the Treaties were intended.
Persephone Theatre is committed to a reflecting the rich diversity of our community in the stories we tell and the ways in which we undertake creating our work. We prioritize a workplace culture that centres equity, inclusion, and authentic representation. We strongly encourage submissions from artists who self-identify as members of historically excluded communities, which includes (but is not limited to) those who identify as IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, d/Deaf, or who have a disability or chronic illness. We also strongly encourage artists to submit for the roles they feel align with their gender identity and/or gender expression.
Persephone Theatre encourages submissions from diverse artists of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
