Verniks said it often happens when a young actor tries out for a role with Lakeshore Players, but doesn’t get it on the first audition, so they don’t always return for the next production.

With about 15 actors enrolled in a workshop, which runs from the fall to spring, entrants have to qualify. Many participants are Lakeshore Players veterans who hope

to hone and develop their skills. If enough young actors express interest, Verniks said he would consider starting up a second group.

“We need the younger generation, we lose a lot of young actors to productions starting up downtown,” he said.

Evy Kartus-Solomon, who performed in all three Lakeshore Players main-stage productions last season, was instrumental in originally setting up the workshops with Verniks and takes part herself.

“(Verniks) has made a major contribution to Lakeshore Players,” she said. “He makes sure actors know what they are doing when they hit the stage.”

She acknowledged the troupe could use new younger members. “For sure there is a gap in the 18-to-33-year-old range,” she said. “We do need actors in that age group.”

As for the showcase, which starts Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre in Dorval, actors will do scenes from different plays. Admission is free but seating capacity is limited.

“The showcase gives actors a chance to tackle a scene and make it their own,” Kartus-Solomon said.

For more information on Lakeshore Players, check www.lakeshoreplayers

dorval.org.