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Fresh Voices 2023
Audition date: Wed 25 January from 7:30pm
Fresh Voices is a celebration of new writing and provides the perfect opportunity for new performers. From 13 to 15 April 2023, we will be premiering four one act plays and two monologues written by members of our own Wordsmiths INK writers’ group. Our new playwrights would love you to add your fresh voices to theirs. Experienced actors - we need you too. Here is a summary of the roles available (more detailed info is given below)
9 men aged 20 to 80
11 women aged 20 to 80
3 men/women aged 20 to 80
Auditions are 7.30pm Weds 25 January at GBT, with rehearsals starting on 20 February. Each piece will be performed twice over the three days.
Auditions will be very informal. Cast an eye over the roles and synopses below and let us know if you want to be considered for a specific part. Then, working as a group, we will trial various combinations of actors, using extracts from each of the plays – expect laughter and a degree of chaos.
If you are still uncertain about performing in front of an audience, why not come along to our Open Spotlight Night on Friday 13th Jan and stick a toe in the water by reading a poem or two? It would also be a good opportunity to speak to the Fresh Voices writers and directors before the auditions.
GET STUFFED – A Tale of Life, Love and Taxidermy by Andrew Connolly
Taxidermist Ted's long-suffering assistant D'reen has organised evening classes to bring in much needed extra income. Will Rupert, Anne, Steve and David master the art of taxidermy? Why is Ted obsessed with his cellar? Will Ted reciprocate D'reen's feelings? Who is Oswald? A black comedy, not for the faint-hearted.
CHARACTERS
- Ted Moult - A curmudgeonly and slightly unbalanced taxidermist in his 50s
- D’reen Blackwood - Long-suffering assistant and unrequited lover of Ted, the drive behind the business in her 50s
- Rupert Hepplethwaite - An undertaker, the most stable character in his 60s
- Ann Hawthorn - Ann's life has fallen apart. She has a prickly outer shell protecting her caring inner self in her 30s
- Steve Maguire - A perpetual student, enthusiastic but not the sharpest tool in the shed. Could be Steph if neccessary in his/her 20s
- David Monk - An obnoxious misanthropist with issues in his 30s
- Oswald Bastable - Joins the class late, with his own radical agenda in his 20s or 30s
FEUD FOR LIFE by Sophie Marie
Cecilia wants an abortion. Tim does not. In a future where they must agree or go through the courts, the unhappy couple find themselves in front of a judge and jury (the audience) to decide the fate of the foetus.
CHARACTERS
- Tim - Nice guy. In a relationship with Cecilia, owns a graphic design company with his best friend, Andy - in his late 30s
- Cecilia - An accountant and mother’s carer. Selfish and cold in her mid 30s
- Beryl - Mother of Cecilia, has terminal breast cancer.
- She is lonely, selfish and has made a misguided decision, that has impacted majorly on Cecilia in her 60s
- Lottie - Ex-girlfriend of Tim, now a friend in her mid 30s
- Andy - Friend and business partner of Tim around 40
- Gary - Cecilia’s colleague, friend and father substitute in his 50s
- Judge - Neutral observer. Male or female 60+
OVERLOOKED by Jane Martin
On the surface Audrey and Jack are poles apart, dig a bit deeper and they're not so very different, but can they overcome their preconceptions to forge a genuine friendship?
This 45 minute play uses dialogue and performance poetry to cast a spotlight on issues of disability and homelessness.
Overlooked is premiering at GBT prior to appearing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
CHARACTERS
- Audrey a wheelchair user (ALREADY CAST)
- Jack - a homeless guy, recently forced to sleep rough ideally not too tall or well fed! 25 to 40
MUST BE FREE TO PERFORM IN EDINBURGH Sun 13 to Sat 19 Aug
Accommodation and travel included plus free entry to all the shows in theSpace venues
- Bit parts - waitress, banker etc. opportunity for comedy (ALREADY CAST)
GLORIA by TV McKaren
The action follows the life and loves of actress Gloria Birch from her first leading role until the end of her long and illustrious career.
CHARACTERS
- Gloria Birch - In scene 1 she is young and keen to learn but matures and develops with each scene . The role could be split between two actors due to the age range. Appears in every scene We follow her from age 28 - 80.
- Halliwell Hobbes - A seasoned actor of stage and screen. A distinguished veteran. A gentleman. 70s. Only appears in the first scene
- Helen Saunders - Gloria’s first dresser. Appears in scenes two and three. In her 60s.
- Curtis Mayhew - Gloria’s soon to be ex-husband. An untalented theatre-director, who’s manipulative and controlling in his personal life. Never seen. Just an angry voice from off-stage. A few lines in the second scene from off stage. Could be played by same actor as Halliwell Hobbes or Jamie
- Clara Swann - Gloria’s new dresser. Appears in scenes four and five. Early 20s to mid 40s
- Jamie - A care home assistant, unaware of Gloria's fame. A younger actor would work best. Any age or gender. Only appears in the final scene.
GUTTERS by Anna Foden
A dryly humorous monologue about the overwhelming responsibility of owning a property
CHARACTERS
- Woman - Warm and very likeable procrastinator and over-thinker. 30+
THE COLD WITHIN by Tony Tibbenham
The chilling monologue of a girl who is escaping from captivity
CHARACTERS
- Girl - Frightened, determined, resourceful, desperate. 20 - 35
Guide Bridge Theatre auditions are open to all. Whilst you can simply turn up for the auditions it would be helpful if you register that you are planning to audition for a play, and indicate which part(s) you are interested in. By return, we can supply script samples for the play(s) you are interested in auditioning for.
Please note. All actors offered a part in a GBT production must become an Active Member or Junior Friend (linked to an Active Member or Friend of Guide Bridge Theatre) no later than first rehearsal date. For more information see our Membership page.
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