AUDITION NOTICE:

 

'GRIMM TALES'

by Carol Ann Duffy, dramatised by Tim Supple
Directed by Jacky Crosher

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Audition dates:

THURS 10th SEPT – 7:15pm – 10pm

SUN 13th SEPT – 1:15pm – 4pm

(You only need to attend one of the audition dates, not both!)

 

 Location: Bath Scouts District HQ, 7 Grove Street, BA2 6PJ

(please note that this venue is in central Bath, so please make time to get parked if making your way in by car).

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To express your interest in auditioning, please email the director / producer at grimmsbathdrama@gmail.com 

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About the show:

'The aim is simple, to find a dramatic form that retains the natural wise and beautifully crafted character of the original stories. In their own way they are as specific and finely poised as any classic work, the imagination of each individual will modernise the stories as much as they need. Seeking to tell them with as much clarity and insight as possible.’ – Tim Supple

This version will be directed by Jacky Crosher, you might know her from various productions including ‘Stable’ by Taruna Nalini or Shakespeare Live’s Autumn show ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ - “A rollocking production that keeps the audience entranced… The director creates such a wonderful melange of art styles to tell this tragedy” Ian Diddams (Devizine) "Jacky is the most relaxed and encouraging director, with such a fantastic imagination and eye for detail" Natalie Verhaegen (Shakespearean actor)

The show will explore a number of Grimms Tales, some more well-known than others.  These will be told through text, physical action, narration and music. Jacky’s background is in circus and physical theatre; she has an MA in directing theatre from Bath Spa University

**Please note: this is a community theatre production and as such all actors will take part on a volunteer basis.

 

What roles are we casting?

The show needs a cast of 8 - 10 actors, roughly 4/5 Males, 4/5 Females of mixed ages.

It will include plenty of multi-roling, different characters and ensemble work. Each actor will have a lot to do, and parts will be shared out within rehearsal.

If you like to play comic villains, heroes/heroines, millers, mothers/fathers, sons/daughters and some animals, this is the show for you. For actors who enjoy the challenge of playfully humanising stock characters, actors who sing and/or play music very welcome. The chosen stories are a mix of dark and comic tales all based on the original Grimm’s brothers un-sanitised versions. The tales will be linked with choral/ ensemble sections at the start, end and in between each one.

**Please note that, for this production, we will only be casting actors who are over 18**

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The Tales: 

• Hansel and Gretel –

• The Hare and the Hedgehog –

• Ashputtel – (Cinderella – original version)

• Musicians of Bremen –

Interval

• Little Red Cap – (little red riding hood)

• Golden Goose–

• Rumplestiltskin -

• The Magic Table, the Gold Donkey and the Cudgel in a Sack – 

With Snow White as an additional tale if needed

 

Key information:

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The rehearsals will start in mid October, after Bath Drama’s production ‘Art’ is finished in Oct. They will likely be on Sundays (combo of daytime and eves depending on availabilities) and Thursday evenings, with some additional rehearsals likely nearer the show dates.

There will be a small break over Christmas, but it would be good to know any unavailability in advance.

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Show Week:

Sun 10th Jan – Sun 17th Jan (inclusive)

• Sun 10th / Mon 11th / Tues 12th  Jan - Get-in, tech and dress

• Thurs 14th – Sun 17th Jan – Shows (7:30pm eves, x2 matinees at 2pm on Sat & Sun)

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For the Audition:

We hope to make the audition fun, and without stress! We have a few little things to prepare, but importantly please bring your enthusiasm and willingness to play. 

In several parts;

1. We will ask you to perform a brief monologue or duologue, from a selection that we’ll send you in advance. This is so we can see your physical/comic versatility! It will not need to be off book and we will have copies to read from.

2. There will be a group workshop, exploring some of the characters in the tales.

3. If you can sing, we’d love to hear you! Please prepare a short song you can sing unaccompanied. Anything you know and love!

 

Please RSVP to let us know you are coming to audition, so that we can get a sense of numbers. Email: grimmsbathdrama@gmail.com

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Jacky is looking forward to working with you on this and seeing what you all bring!

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