Allen & Payne Casting

Casting Young Actors with Authentic Cornish Accents for New LGBTQIA+ TV Series

Job Description:
Allen & Payne Casting is seeking talented young actors based in London with authentic Cornish or West Country accents to join the core cast of a rehearsed read-through for an upcoming LGBTQIA+ TV series in development with Hat Trick Productions. This is an exciting opportunity to bring to life the voices of a fresh, diverse, and compelling story centered on friendships, identity, and the journey of young adulthood.

Roles Available:

1. Lead Role (he/him):
   • Trans masculine character (playing age: 17).
   • The lead whose story is at the heart of the series as he navigates relationships, identity, and friendship.
   • Accent: Cornwall.
   • Ethnicity: Any.
2. Supporting Roles (he/him, she/her):
   • Male and female actors (playing age: 17).
   • Members of the core friendship group, deeply connected to the lead character. These roles explore themes of sexuality, friendship, and the challenges of growing up.
   • Accent: Cornwall.
   • Ethnicity: Any.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend rehearsals to prepare for the read-through.
• Collaborate with the creative team to portray the emotional depth and realism of the characters.
• Participate in a professional, rehearsed reading to bring the story to life for development purposes.

Requirements:

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Must have an authentic Cornish or West Country accent.
• Actors based in London are preferred.
• Submit a recent headshot, your age, and a brief introduction about yourself and your connection to Cornwall or the Southwest.

Compensation Details:

• Paid opportunity (details to be discussed upon selection).
• Includes 2 days of rehearsal and 1 day of the read-through.