{"id":1642,"date":"2014-06-23T13:31:56","date_gmt":"2014-06-23T13:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alexandraplayers.org.uk\/?p=1642"},"modified":"2014-06-23T16:38:00","modified_gmt":"2014-06-23T16:38:00","slug":"we-happy-few-casting-call-actors-men-women-wanted-production-crew-meeting-this-wednesday-8pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alexandraplayers.org.uk\/?p=1642","title":{"rendered":"“We Happy Few” Casting Call | Actors: Men & Women WANTED + Production Crew | Meeting this Wednesday @ 8pm!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"We<\/a><\/p>\n

On Wednesday 25th<\/sup> June 2014<\/strong> at 8:00pm<\/strong> The Alexandra Players will be meeting at The Alexandra Hall, Bramshot Avenue, SE7<\/strong> to hold an open casting call for numerous roles, technical and backstage positions that they wish to fill for their next production, We Happy Few<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is a great opportunity for anyone that would like to act, or assist backstage to come along and get involved.<\/p>\n

We Happy Few has been selected as part of the RSC\u2019s Open Stages project which will see the theatre company working with 100 amateur groups across the country, providing training, director mentoring, feedback and support to themed productions in celebration of Shakespeare and Amateur Theatre.<\/p>\n

If you would like to join us, please confirm you attendance for this Wednesday evening by emailing us at alexandraplayers@gmail.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

__________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

We are looking to cast the following roles\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

NB. The Director has indicated an age range for actors wishing to audition for these parts.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

THE ARTEMIS PAYERS\u00a0<\/strong>(Main parts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

HETTY OAKS |\u00a0<\/strong>The leader of the troupe and lead female in the play. Strong, brave, from an upper-middle class background, a born leader but not snobbish. No-nonsense but has a kind heart. Is hiding a secret.<\/p>\n

Age range:\u00a0<\/strong>Anywhere from mid-to-late thirties to early forties.<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

FLORA PELMET |\u00a0<\/strong>Co-founder of the troupe. \u00a0Similar background to Hetty although could be played as someone slightly older. Is well-educated and quite self-effacing and Apologetic. A good \u2018foil\u2019 for Hetty.<\/p>\n

Age range:\u00a0<\/strong>No specific age in mind but older rather than younger.<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

HELEN IRVING |\u00a0<\/strong>Alcoholic, children\u2019s radio presenter and frustrated actress. Mother to Rosalind, whom she bullies unmercifully.<\/p>\n

Age range:\u00a0<\/strong>Forties or older.<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

ROSALIND ROBERTS |\u00a0<\/strong>New RADA graduate and Helen\u2019s daughter. Well educated, keen, bullied by her mother but wants to assert herself. Latterly Charlotte\u2019s Girlfriend.<\/p>\n

Age range:\u00a0<\/strong>Late twenties \u2013 early thirties.<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHARLOTTE (CHARLIE) PETERS |\u00a0<\/strong>Cockney \u2018tomboy\u2019, latterly Rosalind\u2019s girlfriend.<\/p>\n

Age range:\u00a0<\/strong>Late twenties \u2013 early thirties.<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

JOCELYN THRIPP |\u00a0<\/strong>Becomes stage manager but also takes part in the plays. A \u2018Women\u2019s Institute\u2019 type. Similar background to Hetty and Flora.<\/p>\n

Age range:\u00a0<\/strong>No specific age in mind but older rather than younger.<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

IVY WILLIAMS |\u00a0<\/strong>Young woman of mixed-race origin, originally from Birmingham (is written as having strong Birmingham accent.) Becomes Joseph\u2019s girlfriend.<\/p>\n

Age range:\u00a0<\/strong>Early\/mid-twenties \u2013 early thirties.<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

REGGIE PELMET |\u00a0<\/strong>Flora Pelmet\u2019s cousin. A warm and friendly, man. Avuncular, supportive, humorous.<\/p>\n

Age range:\u00a0<\/strong>No specific age in mind. Needs to be believable as Flora\u2019s cousin.<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

GERTRUDE ROSENBAUM |\u00a0<\/strong>A German Jewish refugee (needs to cope with German words\/accent). Mother to Joseph.<\/p>\n

Age range:\u00a0<\/strong>Forties through to early fifties.<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

JOSEPH ROSENBAUM |\u00a0<\/strong>Young German Jewish refugee – Gertrude\u2019s son (needs to be able to cope with German words\/accent).<\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

Other characters \u2013 depending on how many people want parts, these could be allocated separately or other cast members could double-up \u2013 these are fairly small parts.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

IN THE WARDROBE STORE\u00a0(may only be voice-over)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

LADY<\/p>\n

MAN<\/p>\n

THE MINISTRY<\/strong><\/p>\n

LEONARD \u2013 Is a slightly larger part and he appears in the first part of the play.<\/p>\n

MAUREEN<\/p>\n

AUDITIONEES (for the Artemis players \u2013 all small cameo parts but quite funny)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SHARON<\/p>\n

ELSIE<\/p>\n

HENRIETTA<\/p>\n

WILLIAM<\/p>\n

OTHERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

KEITH<\/p>\n

MAYOR<\/p>\n

BERT<\/p>\n

\u00a0We will also need people to provide \u2018assorted voices\u2019 for announcers, newsreaders and an assortment of historical and literary characters.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

___________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE PRODUCTION TEAM \u2013 (non-acting roles)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We also need a very strong production team for this play, so I will be selecting people for these very important roles along with casting the actors.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

SET DESIGNER<\/strong> \u2013 Will have responsibility for working with the Director to design and produce the sets for the production.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR<\/strong> \u2013 Will have responsibility for co-ordinating all aspects of the production and acting as liaison between all other technical staff, stage management, actors, director and publicity people to ensure smooth running of the production as a whole.<\/p>\n

STAGE MANAGER<\/strong> \u2013 Will be responsible for all backstage activity, lead props. co-ordinator, marshalling actors etc. Will also be responsible for co-ordinating set changes and assisting the Director with running the Book during rehearsals.<\/p>\n

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER(S) AND PROPS. CO-ORDINATORS \u2013 <\/strong>Will assist the stage manager in the duties listed above.<\/p>\n

LIGHTING DESIGNER\/OPERATOR<\/strong> \u2013 Will be responsible for lighting design (with assistance from those with previous experience) and operation during rehearsals and on the nights of the performances.<\/p>\n

SOUND DESIGNER\/OPERATOR <\/strong>\u00a0– Will have responsibility for recording\/procuring necessary sound effects for the production and operating the sound equipment on the nights of the performances.<\/p>\n

REFRESHMENTS CO-ORDINATOR<\/strong> \u2013 Will have responsibility for co-ordinating a group of people to prepare and deliver refreshments in the interval. [NB. We are always short of volunteers to assist with the refreshments. This is a valuable and vital role and if anyone can help, their contribution will be gratefully received!]<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

[BOX OFFICE MANAGER<\/strong> \u2013 This role has been taken]<\/strong><\/del><\/p>\n

FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER <\/strong>\u2013 Will have responsibility for welcoming audiences, organising tickets (pre-paid or sold on the door), assisting people with seating, selling programmes, assisting with interval refreshments.<\/p>\n

FRONT-OF-HOUSE ASSISTANT(S)<\/strong> \u2013 Will assist Front of House Manager in the above duties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On Wednesday 25th June 2014 at 8:00pm The Alexandra Players will be meeting at The Alexandra Hall, Bramshot Avenue, SE7 to hold an open casting call for numerous roles, technical and backstage positions that they wish to fill for their next production, We Happy Few. This is a great opportunity \u2026<\/p>\n

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