Casting Call: Female Actress for “The Souse Genie”
Job Detail: We are seeking a talented female actress to portray the character of The Genie in our upcoming adult pantomime production, “The Souse Genie.” This comedic adaptation promises an entertaining and engaging experience for both cast and audience alike.
Job Responsibilities:
- Bring The Genie character to life with charisma, energy, and humor.
- Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members to create a dynamic and cohesive performance.
- Attend rehearsals regularly, primarily every Thursday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, and occasional Tuesdays, to practice lines, blocking, and choreography.
- Commit to the performance dates, specifically on Nov 28th.
Requirements:
- Female, aged 21-40.
- Strong acting skills with the ability to convey humor and emotion effectively.
- Comfortable with comedic timing and physical comedy.
- Availability for the specified rehearsal and performance dates.
- Previous stage experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Compensation: This is a paid position. The compensation will be discussed during the audition process and will be commensurate with experience and industry standards.
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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)