Casting Call: Scottish Boy (Ages 9-12) for Lead Role in New Musical “Wild Rose” at the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Job Description: Kahleen Crawford Casting is seeking a Scottish boy to play the role of Lyle, a young, working-class character from Priesthill in Glasgow, in the upcoming musical Wild Rose at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. This is a paid role requiring acting, singing, and some dancing/movement skills. Lyle is the youngest of Rose-Lyne’s kids and is a bright, funny, and kind-hearted 9-year-old with a strong Glasgow accent.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform the role of Lyle with authenticity, bringing out his humor, brightness, and innocence.
- Act, sing, and participate in dance or movement sequences as directed.
- Work collaboratively with the cast, crew, and creative team during rehearsals and performances.
- Be prepared for a structured rehearsal schedule and maintain a professional attitude in line with child performance regulations.
Requirements:
- Scottish boys aged 9-12 with a Glasgow accent.
- Must be 9 years or older by January 2025 due to licensing and working restrictions.
- Based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, or surrounding areas with the ability to commute for rehearsals and performances.
- Comfortable with acting, singing, and some dance or movement.
- Parent or guardian consent is required for applicants under 16.
- Availability for scheduled rehearsals and performance run.
Compensation:
- This is a paid role, with compensation provided for both rehearsals and performances.
- Opportunity to perform in a professional theater setting and gain exposure in a high-profile production.
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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)