Male/Female actors required for Rehearsed Reading

Male and female Actors required for rehearsed reading of Paradise Lost, with critically acclaimed Northern Theatre Company.
January/February 2015
A contemporary reworking of Milton’s classic, Paradise Lost, integrating a new original score.
Directed by James Beale, Proper Job Theatre Company
Adapted by Ian Sharp
Musical Direction by Susan Hollingworth
Music by Tim Sutton and Rod Beale
Produced by Proper Job Theatre Company and Lydian Choir

Character specifications:

Adam
• Male
• Playing age 20 - 30
• Excellent singing voice, possible operatic/classical training
• Good movement skills /physically fit

Eve
• Female
• Playing age 20 - 30
• Excellent singing voice, possible operatic/classical training
• Good movement skills /physically fit

Sin
• Female
• Playing age 30 – 50
• Excellent singing voice, possible operatic/classical training
• Good movement skills /physically fit

To apply please send a short covering letter detailing your experience, your CV and a headshot.

If successful for audition you will need to prepare a short audition piece and 2 short songs. The audition piece should be a classical monologue in line with Milton’s Paradise Lost. The songs will be performed acapella and should demonstrate vocal range. Each of these must not exceed 2 minutes. Each applicant will then have a short interview with the Director.

Please email Catherine to apply on mail@properjob.org.uk or call on 01484 514687 for more details.

Important Details:

Closing date for applications: 28th November
Audition date: 3rd December, Proper Job Theatre, Byram Arcade, Huddersfield
Rehearsal dates: 28th January 2015 to 1st February 2015, Scunthorpe
Rehearsed reading performance: 1st February 2015, Scunthorpe

Fee: £375 (inclusive of travel costs)

It is recommended that any applicants have a Northern base. However we can make arrangements for lodging style accommodation during the rehearsal/performance period for those who may need to travel further.

For more information visit http://www.properjob.org.uk/