CALLING ALL ACTORS!
13 April 2010UPDATE: Next open meeting - SUNDAY 16th MAY at 7.30pm at the Sir John Mills Theatre - ALL WELCOME!
Eastern Angles are offering members of the public the exciting opportunity to perform in their new summer production, Bentwater Roads.
Staged between 1 - 18th July, this 'site-responsive' play will be performed in the atmospheric 'Hush House' - an old aircraft hanger on the Bentwaters Airbase site near Woodbridge.
Bentwaters Roads is written by Norwich playwright Tony Ramsay. It is inspired by the local landscape and uses Pagan, Medieval, Cold War and contemporary experiences to reflect life in the Bentwaters area.
Ivan Cutting , Artistic Director at Eastern Angles, said:
"We're all very excited about Bentwater Roads - with its large cast, atmospheric music and venue we think this show will be the theatrical event of Summer 2010. We are especially excited about casting local people in the production. Eastern Angles' work has always been firmly rooted in this area with a strong 'sense of place'. Having a 'community chorus' will emphasize the local authenticity of the piece."
This summer's production will have a cast of 10 professional actors. But Eastern Angles are also looking for a community cast of between 10-30 people to help ‘populate the world of the play' and appear on stage during the show.
The Bentwater Roads play will follow the company's tradition for producing large-scale shows based on local history. Theatre-goers will remember The Wuffings, Eastern Angles' successful site-specific production staged at Notcutts' enormous Pettistree potting shed back in 1997.
If you are aged 16 or over and are able to commit to performances between 1st and 18th July and rehearsals during May & June, Eastern Angles want to hear from you.
Previous acting experience is not essential however the company are looking for people with an interest in theatre and the ability to commit to a busy rehearsal and performance schedule.
Eastern Angles will be holding an 'Information & Participation' open meeting on Sunday 16th May at 7.30pm at the Sir John Mills Theatre, Gatacre Road, Ipswich for anyone wanting to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Ivan Cutting said: "The information sessions are not auditions. Assuming we are not inundated with people, we hope to find something for everyone one to do regardless of age or ability".
To find out more information and to book a place contact Eastern Angles' Community & Outreach Manager Jon Tavener on 01473 218202 or email jon@easternangles.co.uk