Casting/Employment Opportunities
ACTORS!! Casting News - Autumn 2019
Hope
We would now like to invite submissions for our 2019 Autumn/Winter Production of 'Hope'.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the new cast for the UK's most performed Anti-Bullying production.
'Hope' (now celebrating 10 years of touring) tells the story of a beautiful and successful pop star returning to the town where she grew up for the first time in years. A chance encounter between her and an old school acquaintance brings back painful memories of her childhood and the systematic abuse and bullying she suffered at the hands of a classmate. It is a story of courage, self-empowerment and redemption.
Following the performance actors remain in character and facilitate a workshop with the audience. Candidates should be comfortable with the idea of being part of a workshop. However, no previous experience is needed and the session is heavily scripted.
The production will be touring the UK between Monday 21st October - Friday 22nd November 2019 (rehearsals will take place shortly in advance of this). Accommodation and Travel are provided by the company during touring weeks.
Auditions will be held in Central Scotland. Please see individual breakdown for more detailed casting information. In addition to being excellent performers, candidates should also be passionate about delivering theatre to a young audience. It is also crucial that they possess great team working skills.
Salary: £350 - £375 per touring week (Based on position and level of experience)
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A BASE IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND AND CONFIRM THIS IN THEIR COVERING LETTER. APPLICATIONS FROM PREVIOUS AUDITIONEES AND TOUR MEMBERS ARE ALSO VERY WELCOME
Character Breakdowns
Hope
Although now a successful pop star, Hope is forced to relive the trauma of the bullying she suffered at school. The part requires a sensitive actress who is able to betray Hope's vulnerability. The successful candidate must have a good singing voice.
GREAT TEAM WORKING SKILLS ARE CRUCIAL TO THE JOB. THE ABILITY TO DRIVE WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS BUT IS NOT ESSENTIAL
Amy
Throughout the play Amy can be seen Bullying Hope. The bullying is realistic and relentless and at times uncomfortable for the audience. However, at the end of the story it transpires that Amy is bullied herself by an abusive parent. The actress playing Amy must be able to convincingly portray both aggressor and victim. This is a great part for an actress willing to make brave acting choices.
GREAT TEAM WORKING SKILLS ARE CRUCIAL TO THE JOB. THE ABILITY TO DRIVE WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS BUT IS NOT ESSENTIAL
Joe
Joe is Amy's sidekick. The character is (in the most part) comedic and the actor must have great energy throughout. By contrast, the same actor will double as Amy's intimidating and abusive Father.
GREAT TEAM WORKING SKILLS ARE CRUCIAL TO THE JOB. THE ABILITY TO DRIVE WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS BUT IS NOT ESSENTIAL
Mr Gibbons
Mr Gibbons is a Secondary School teacher (Playing age 20 -35). He has a firm but fair approach to their job. The character has a dry sense of humour and can be quite sarcastic despite not wishing to seem unkind. The actor will double as Hope's concerned Father.
GREAT TEAM WORKING SKILLS ARE CRUCIAL TO THE JOB. THE ABILITY TO DRIVE WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS BUT IS NOT ESSENTIAL
Cinderella - Christmas Pantomime
We would now like to invite submissions for our 2019 Christmas Production - Cinderella.
A magical adventure! Poor Cinders! Life is all work and no play as she waits hand and foot on her rotten stepsisters. That is until her Fairy Godmother arrives on the scene to help change her life forever!
With a little help from the audience, Cinderella Shall go to the ball!
This show has everything you have come to love about our pantomimes: Superb performers, stunning sets, and up-to-date songs. Throw in lots of audience participation and you have all the ingredients for another magical and fun filled pantomime!!
Accommodation and travel are provided by the company during touring. Auditions will be held in Central Scotland. Please see individual breakdowns for more detailed casting information. In addition to being excellent performers, candidates should also be passionate about delivering theatre to a young audience. It is also crucial that they possess great team working skills. As one of the country's leading theatre companies for young people, we perform to audiences in excess of 250,000 annually.
Salary: From £350 - £375 per touring week (Subject to position and experience).
Dates: Friday 15th November 2019 - Friday 20th December - 2019 (rehearsals will take place shortly in advance of this)
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A BASE IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND AND CONFIRM THIS IN THEIR COVERING LETTER. APPLICATIONS FROM PREVIOUS AUDITIONEES AND TOUR MEMBERS ARE ALSO VERY WELCOME
Character Breakdowns
CINDERELLA - (Female - Playing Age 17 - 30)
Principal girl with a good singing voice and good movement skills. Whilst demure, Cinderella should be able to give the Ugly Sisters and the Prince a run for their money when the time comes!!
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE GOOD SINGING VOICES AND GOOD MOVEMENT SKILLS. THEY SHOULD ALSO POSSESS THE ABILITY TO HOLD THE ATTENTION OF A YOUNG AUDIENCE. PLEASE CONFIRM A CENTRAL SCOTLAND BASE ON COVERING LETTER. THE ABILITY TO DRIVE WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS BUT IS NOT ESSENTIAL
PRINCE CHARMING - (Male - Playing Age 17 - 30)
Charming and Debonair the Prince must have charisma enough to woo Cinderella and sweep her off her feet!
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE GOOD SINGING VOICES AND GOOD MOVEMENT SKILLS. THEY SHOULD ALSO POSSESS THE ABILITY TO HOLD THE ATTENTION OF A YOUNG AUDIENCE. PLEASE CONFIRM A CENTRAL SCOTLAND BASE ON COVERING LETTER. THE ABILITY TO DRIVE WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS BUT IS NOT ESSENTIAL
UGLY SISTERS - (Male or Female - Playing Age 18 - 40)
We are looking for male or female actors with lots of on stage personality who are not afraid to make the character their own.
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SING AS PART OF AN ENSEMBLE AND HAVE GOOD MOVEMENT SKILLS. THEY SHOULD HAVE EXCELLENT COMIC SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO HOLD THE ATTENTION OF A YOUNG AUDIENCE. PLEASE CONFIRM A CENTRAL SCOTLAND BASE ON COVERING LETTER. THE ABILITY TO DRIVE WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS BUT IS NOT ESSENTIAL.
Other Creatives/Technical
We are always keen to hear from Set Designers, Choreographers and other correlatives should be based in Scotland and have relevant experience. Interested parties should contact us by telephone or email.