Casting Call

A verbatim theatre project from Alright Mate? CIC

Alright Mate? is casting for Car Share, a verbatim theatre project aimed at exploring men's mental health issues. R&D and rehearsals will take place at Combeinteignhead Village Hall.

Project Overview:

Car Share is a new site-specific touring theatre piece set within a car, staging performances in non-traditional spaces such as car parks, pubs, tattoo parlours, and shopping centres in Devon. 

We will be asking men to take part in recorded interviews to help us create the script for this new show exploring men’s mental health.

About Alright Mate?

Alright Mate? is an award winning non profit arts organisation making participatory art projects which normalise men’s conversations about mental health in safe, familiar environments.

As boys, men have been told to ‘man up’ and openly talking about feelings isn’t encouraged, so generally they avoid starting the conversation. We want to raise awareness of these issues by sharing men’s lived experience so we can get to a point where talking about how you feel becomes something that can be done openly and without judgement. 

🗓️ DATES:

R&D: 
25th, 26th, 27th and 28th March
8th, 9th, 10th, 22nd and 23rd April

Rehearsals: 
6th - 17th May

Performances (6 days total): 
18th May - Princesshay Shopping Centre

Other dates TBC.

Please keep the following dates clear:
19th, 25th, 26th May 
1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd June

TOTAL FEE: £2930

ROLE AVAILABLE: Male Actor (Playing Age: 20-30)

We are seeking a performer with strong improvisational skills who is comfortable being part of devising process. We are seeking a performer who is either based in the South West, preferably Devon. Please include your postcode in your application. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in theatre. 

Essential: Full Driving Licence.

Desirable: Experience in improvisation and site-specific theatre.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should send a Headshot, CV and Covering Letter stating the reasons you are interested in the role to: cally@alrightmateproject.com

Auditions will include scripted and improvisational elements.

Application Deadline: February 29th 2024

Auditions: March 12th 2024 in Exeter (Venue TBC) 

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