A call out from Charlie at Dogtale Theatre, seeking actors for their Unity Theatre show, 14 March.
‘Hello all! I’m Charlie and I run a theatre company called Dogtale Theatre. We’re brand spanking new and we’ve got our first show on the 14th March this year! We need some actors!
The show is Boxes: Three Stories- a comedy anthology of three short stories, one of which has toured round the North East to great reviews. It’s funny, moving, and super short and snappy. It should be a great night!
There’s two roles we’re looking to fill, in the first and third stories, so it’ll be a multi-role situation with a lot of range and character’
ROLES AVAILABLE:
MICHEAL/COLIN (20s)
Michael is a regular at church. He’s not religious in the slightest, but he comes to confession about three times a day, every day. His questions range from “why don’t you believe in god anymore father?” to “what’s your favourite ride at alton towers father?”. He’s a pain in the arse. In truth, he’s a deeply wounded lad going through an unbearable trauma, covering it up with humour. But he’s still a pain in the arse.
Colin is the son of Fred, the epitome of “old enough to know better”. He’s spoilt, belligerent, foul-mouthed and loyal to whichever cause will cause the biggest scene. He’s deeply insecure about himself, but won’t look anyone in the eye long enough for you to know. He’d rather spit at them and run away. He’s been taken to the swimming baths by his dad, but his late auntie (whom he deeply respected) told him to “never show his nipples to a catholic”. So now he won’t come out the changing room.
FATHER GARVEY/FRED (OVER 30s):
Father Garvey is a priest in a small Liverpool parish. He’s near enough lost his faith, worn down by the weight of other people and his own head, but still smiling through it. He didn’t always used to be like this, but he is now. His latest woe is Michael- a young lad who comes to confession three times a day with the sole purpose of driving him insane.
Fred is a single dad, struggling to raise his militant son Colin. He loves him deeply, but it takes effort. He’s nearly 20 now, he shouldn’t still be a terrible two. Fred’s just lost his sister, Colin his auntie- a thoroughly intense woman. In a last ditch attempt at fun, Fred’s took Colin to the swimming baths. Which isn’t going well. Fred has a heart of gold and the (tested) patience of a saint.
If these look of interest to you and you fancy getting involved, email dogtaletheatre@gmail.com and they’ll send some sides over for a self tape!
PLEASE NOTE
This won’t be a paid gig, but it will be a boss opportunity to perform in front of some top industry professionals and have a laugh making some theatre. It’s a one-night-only show, with no more than three rehearsals needed, which they’ll plan and arrange around you. They’re a dead friendly bunch, and if you fancy it, get in touch. They’d love to hear from you! 🙂
No specific qualifications or experience is needed, just a passion for performing and telling stories. They’ll structure the rehearsal process around you and what works for you, with a minimum of two rehearsals needed. The audition process will be based on a single self tape, with sides being sent to you after an expression of interest 🙂