This is a one act play with strong parts.
5 male, 2 female parts and an additional part which could be male or female.
Only apply if you fit the profile of the role. I am looking for actors with some theatre experience and good reliability and commitment. There will be payment though the details are yet to be decided.
Planning to audition late June early July. Rehearse in late September and in October for performance in Glasgow, November 2012.
If you have already applied for the read through of this play and have been shortlisted you need not apply again. You will be contacted separately. If you have already applied and have not made the shortlist please do not apply again.
8 actors wanted for new play - GlasgowBirth of a Selchie deals with the myth of Seal People and is a strong drama set in Scotland
Casting no. 354266 Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Payment details: TBC
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Mary, abused wife of Angus, A selchie.
Nudity is a possibility.
This is a strong part. Mary is the victim of a nasty piece of work in her husband Angus.
| Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian |
| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
| Skin colour: | White |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | UK Scottish |
Angus. A Crofter. Abusive husband of Mary.
Angus is one of the main characters. A strong part. Very abusive towards his wife.
Males, aged 30 to 55 from Glasgow, United Kingdom| Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian |
| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | UK Scottish |
Mark. A crofter/fisherman. In love with Mary.
Mark is a 'friend' of Angus though in love with his wife. He is a bit of lad with the women.
Males, aged 21 to 35 from Glasgow, United Kingdom| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | UK Scottish |
Robert. A drunk. Small part. Doubles as a Selchie
Males, aged 25 to 75 from Glasgow, United Kingdom
| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | UK Scottish |
John. A drunk. Small role. Doubles as Selchie.
Males, aged 40 to 75 from Glasgow, United Kingdom
| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | UK Scottish |
Storyteller/Narrator
Links various scenes. Must be able to relate to and engage audience and 'tell the story'
Any gender, aged 25 to 75 from Glasgow, United Kingdom| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | UK Scottish |
Selchie Queen.
Possible nudity required. Possible attack by Angus.
Females, aged 21 to 40 from Glasgow, United Kingdom(nudity may be required)| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
Lover of Selchie Queen. Himself a Selchie.
Will also play two other small parts. One in which he appears as himself in disguise and another as an introducer of the play.
Males, aged 21 to 40 from Glasgow, United Kingdom| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
Listing created: 4 June 2012
Applications closed: 25 June 2012
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