Theatre Casting Call for Summer Tour
Job Description
A critically acclaimed stage production is seeking three London-based actors for an upcoming summer tour. This professional theatre project includes a confirmed run at a major international festival, along with additional performances across England. The production is experimental, character-driven, and welcomes bold, creative interpretations from performers of all backgrounds.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in a touring stage production across multiple venues
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Collaborate closely with the director and creative team
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Deliver strong, emotionally grounded performances in an abstract narrative
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Participate in rehearsals, technical runs, and live performances
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Adapt performances for different venues and audiences
Requirements
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Actors based in London
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Open to all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds
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Comfortable with experimental and abstract theatre
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Willing to explore character interpretation and non-traditional storytelling
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Available for a summer tour commitment
Roles Available
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49: Any gender or background; has been in their room as long as they can remember
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64: Any gender or background; has been in their room as long as they can remember, but less than 49
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J. Doe: Any gender or background; the person in charge of the rooms, performing multiple functions
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London Casting Call for Theatre Actors – Black Beth R&D
Job Description
A new play titled Black Beth by Cheryl May Ndione is casting actors for a week-long Research & Development (R&D) process at the Arcola Theatre in London. This bold, meta-theatrical drama explores themes of race, authorship, and power within a rehearsal room staging a play about slavery. The project offers a collaborative environment for actors interested in developing new work.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a week-long R&D workshop process
- Perform in script-in-hand readings and development sessions
- Collaborate with the creative team to shape the production
- Contribute to a work-in-progress performance
Roles Available
- Beth: Black female, playing age early 20s (also plays Producer of Rum and Red)
- Wunmi: Black female, playing age late 20s (Actor in Rum and Red)
- Isabel: White female, playing age early 20s (Lead Actor and Director of Rum and Red)
- Dalton: Black male, playing age mid-20s (Actor in Rum and Red)
- Thomas: White male, playing age mid-20s (Actor and Set Designer of Rum and Red)
Requirements
- Actors passionate about new writing and collaborative theatre-making
- Strong performance skills and adaptability
- Interest in socially driven and thought-provoking material
- Availability for all scheduled R&D dates
Compensation
- Low-funded R&D (profit share model)