Menagerie Theatre Company is casting for a new forum theatre piece, ‘The Great Austerity Debate’.
Auditions are on Friday September 23rd, Cambridge Junction, by appointment only.
Information
We are seeking one male and one female performer to be part of a forum theatre project about the effects of austerity. Rehearsing in Cambridge, the piece will then tour for one week, to various non-theatre venues around the UK. Each show is 2 hours long, comprising a 40-minute play (written), and 80-minute forum period.
Along with strong performance skills, we are looking for actors who can improvise, who are unafraid of working directly with audience members, and who can expect the unexpected during performances. The project is directed by Patrick Morris who will also facilitate (‘joker’) the performances.
Casting
1 female, mid-20s-early 30s. The character is single, working-class and works in healthcare. She has 2 young children. We encourage all ethnicities to apply.
1 male, late -20s-early 30s. Two characters: a doorstep lender, working-class, whose wish is to own his own house; a local government employee. We encourage all ethnicities to apply.
Audition details
There will be 2 workshop auditions in groups of 8-10, at the following times: 10.30am–1pm, 2-4.30pm. We will work from the text, create some improvisations and there will be opportunities to find out more about the project. We are able to offer up to £20 to offset travel from outside of Cambridge.
Date and fees
Rehearsals: 14th – 26th Oct, in Cambridge
Performances: 27th Oct – 4th Nov, in London, Cambridge, Great Yarmouth, County Durham and Norwich
Fee: £1,425.
Accommodation and travel expenses covered for rehearsals. Accommodation covered and subsistence payments made when on tour.
Please send all submissions (cv and headshot or spotlight link + cover note) to Patrick Morris, . If we wish you to audition, we will contact you or your agent to arrange a time.