Ottawa School of Theatre

ALL AGES FAMILY CLASS FALL PLAY

"The House Rules"

By Bruce Deachman, Joanna Henry and Megan Piercey Monafu

Directed by Megan Piercey Monafu

Bailey is ready to leave the broken down housing co-op run by her father, where everyone knows everyone else’s business and amateur tunes from the music school on the first floor play day and night. But just as she’s ready to leave and pursue her dreams, tragedy strikes and Bailey is tasked with saving the co-op and everyone in it. As a shiny new high rise goes up next door and political forces threaten the co-op’s survival, Bailey is pulled between the needs of others and her own ambitions. As she reaches her breaking point, a little bit of magic gives her a look into an alternate reality.

Inspired by the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, based in present-day Ottawa, exploring the idea ‘what would the world be like without you?’ It’s about the fun and frustration of living in a community, about housing politics, and most importantly, about family, duty and freedom.

AUDITIONS: Individual by appointment. Participants register for the All Ages Play through our registration software, and are contacted in August to set audition times. 

GROUP AUDITION: Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

Rehearsals: Thursday evenings and Sunday daytimes from September 14 to November 30, 2025; amount of rehearsal time depends on role, schedules to be announced.

Tech rehearsals and show dates: November 27-30, 2025

Fee: $65 for current students and family members of current OST students. (A current student is a student registered in a regular 2025-26 season OST class (excluding All Ages plays))

     $250 for non-current OST students

     $65 for each additional family member of non-current OST students

DEADLINE for registration: Sunday August 31 2025 6pm

Registrations received after this date, and waitlist registrations, will be considered but will not be guaranteed a role.

If you know, you know - our All Ages Plays are just about the most fun you can have at OST.

Child/Youth/Adult: A great class for families and anyone looking for the full stage experience!

A pre-professional experience culminating in a full stage production. Learn about theatre – character development, stage business, voice, and movement – with a focus on multigenerational collaboration and fun! Great experience for the whole family, and anyone looking for a full rehearsal and show experience.

All who sign up for the All Ages Play by the registration deadline are guaranteed a role. Auditions are held after registration to determine what role each participant is assigned. Some roles are bigger than others, and all roles are important.

PLEASE NOTE : All adults (18+), whether they be volunteers, actors or crew, require a Police Check for the Vulnerable Sector to work the All Ages show. OST will supply a letter to support your application.

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