Actors wanted for theatre production (non professional company) Wellington

2 week season in September 2012 of James Griffins' "Serial Killers" - central Wellington
Casting no. 349240     Wellington, New Zealand
Actors wanted for theatre production (non professional company) Wellington
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From the co- author of “Outrageous Fortune” and “The Almighty Johnsons” comes …
“SERIAL KILLERS”
James Griffin’s cleverly written, mercurial comedy follows a week in the lives of six writers of Heart of Hearts, a New Zealand–based, TV medical soap-opera.

As the play opens, the writers search for a block-busting - and permanent- exit for one of the characters, heart-throb surgeon Dr. Robert Gilligan.
However, Andrew Lomas - the actor who plays the role of Dr Gilligan and for whom Heart of Hearts has become his life - doesn't want to go. In a ham-fisted attempt to force the writers to change their minds, things go seriously wrong for Andrew... and suddenly the soap opera becomes all too real.
Interspersed between the scenes in the editorial room are scenes from Heart of Hearts itself - acted by the same writers taking the roles of their soap opera alter-egos. As they play out the ever more ludicrous stories of lies, lust, betrayal and revenge, it is evident that the lines between art and life are becoming increasingly blurred.

This play offers its actors real challenges in multi-tasking as they need to swap seamlessly between roles, maintain the integrity of the storylines and keep the action fresh, fast and physical !

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Payment details: no pay

Applications to this casting call require:
  • A phone number

Alan : Senior writer . Wordly wise and cynical.

Males, aged 40 to 60 from Wellington, New Zealand

Minimum Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: New Zealand

Matt ; storyliner. Ambitious and direct

Males, aged 25 to 40 from Wellington, New Zealand

Minimum Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English

Andrew Lomas

plays the good looking heart-throb surgeon Dr Robert Gilligan - preferably slim built.

Males, aged 20 to 35 from Wellington, New Zealand

Minimum Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: New Zealand

Pauline. Story Editor, Bustles and organises.

Females, aged 35 to 50 from Wellington, New Zealand

Minimum Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English

Simone, Storyliner. Sure of herself and her appeal

preferably slim built.

Females, aged 30 to 40 from Wellington, New Zealand

Minimum Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English

Sally. Producer. struggles to control the others

Females, aged 40 to 55 from Wellington, New Zealand

Minimum Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English

Elaine, Junior Storyliner.Gentle-hearted, enthusia

there's more to Elaine than meets the eye!

Females, aged 22 to 30 from Wellington, New Zealand

Minimum Acting experience: Previous unpaid speaking roles
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: New Zealand


Listing created: 18 May 2012

Applications closed: 22 July 2012
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