OPPORTUNITIES
TICKING MAN -
THE SEQUEL
Edinburgh based Production Company Roaring Fire Films is
casting the sequel to the feature The Ticking Man directed
by Steven Lewis Simpson, which is currently being
successfully sold internationally.
They are seeking two actors for the roles of Stan, a
middle-age rough around the edges Scottish detective.
And also a Hitman (probably late twenties to thirties). The
characters ethnicity is irrelevant but we are looking for a
genuinely strong physical presence. His origin shall
probably be from the USA but thatâs still up for
grabs.
Filming is due to commence late February through to late
March in Edinburgh. The majority of auditions shall take
place in Edinburgh but the producer/director is due to be
in London from the 5th to the 8th of February to hold
selective auditions so please e-mail details before then if
you are suitable for either of these parts.
We shall also be casting various roles closer to the time
but shall be looking for local Scottish actors to fill them
so if you are based North of the border then please feel
free to send through your information.
Please e-mail a photo (avoid large files) and CV to
steve@roaringfire.com.
Further information and reviews on The Ticking Man can be
found at IMDB.com.
Note from Editor: I worked with Steve on the first Ticking
Man and it is now starting to do the rounds of
International Cinema which will help to fund this, the
sequel. Unfortunately, I was killed in the first one so I
miss out this time :-( Some you win.... Definitely
recommend this opportunity. Steve's a great guy
!
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'In Camera'
by Jean Paul Sartre
Male actor urgently recquired for production of 'In Camera'
by Jean Paul Sartre.Dates: March 13th - 27thLocation: Lion
and Unicorn, Kentish Town.
Character: The valet, playing age 30+,this is a small but
key role in the play. The valet appears in the first 10
minutes and sets the scene, will also be recquired for some
pre play performance so actor must be comfortable
interacting with the audience.
Rehearsing now but will not be needed for all
rehearsals.
Profit share.
Please email C.V's, headshots and contact details to Tim
Gingell - Director at t@lords.com
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Wesonia
Productions SEEKS afro - Caribbean , anglo â asian and
mixed race
VOLUNTARY
ACTRESSES AND ACTORS
FOR A ONE OFF PERFORMANCE OF âLetters to Andy Coleâ BY
Karline smith and adapted for stage by Timothy Wesley
THIS WILL BE FOR THE SUMMER 2004 AT A VENUE IN LONDON. THIS
WILL BE COMPLETELY UNPAID AND THERE IS NO AUDITION FEE TO
PAY
SIX OF THE ACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO PLAY TEENAGERS THE SCRIPT
IS TEN PAGES IN LENGTH AND IS APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LONG
PREVIOUS LIVE ACTING EXPERIENCE WOULD BE PREFERED
THERE WILL BE A MAXIMUM OF 7 REHEARSALS AT VARIED LOCATIONS
IN ZONE 1- 3 LONDON
MAINLY WEEKLY EVENING AND WEEKEND â EVENING
CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SITE READ COLD FROM THE
SCRIPT AT AUDITION IN MARCH
CASTING WILL BE IN APRIL 2004
THE PLAY IS ABOUT A TEENAGE GIRL AND THE PEER PRESSURE
AROUND HER
SO SOCIAL REALISM / NATURALISM COME INTO PLAY
TIGHT DRAMATIC ACTING IS REQUIRED AS WELL AS
BEING ABLE TO PRODUCE A REASONABLE URBAN MANCHESTER OR
LONDON ACCENT THROUGH OUT .
EIGHT PARTS REQUIRED: RACIALLY SPECIFIC SO RACE RELATIONS
ACT 1976 APPLIES ;
SECTION 5 (2) ( a ).
SHONA - MIXED RACE - AFRO CARRIBEAN / WHITE ENGLISH FEMALE
TEENAGER , IS THE SUBJECT OF THE PLAY SO A YOUNG LOOKING
KNOWLEGABLE ACTRESS IS REQUIRED
JACKIE - SHONAS ALCOHOLIC MOTHER BLACK , TRAGIC , SLEIGHT
BUILD , 30 +
ANTHONY - SHONAâS FATHER , WHITE 30+
CANDICE - TALL , LIGHT SKINNED OR MIXED RACE TEENAGE GIRL
â
GANG LEADER , MUST BE ABLE TO MC
RAYMON - SHONAâS BOYFRIEND, MALE , LATE TEENS , BLACK
COOL HYPER MASCULINE BUT
A BIT SHY UNDERNEATH
SLY â CANDICEâS SISTER AS NAME SUGGESTS TEENAGE LIGHT
SKINNED/ MIXED RACE
FRANKIE - TEENAGE BLACK OR WHITE A REGULAR
âDYAGEDMEDOHâ GIRL GANG TYPE
STUPID GIRL GANG MEMBER - TEENAGE WHITE OR ASIAN
I AM ONLY TAKING ACTORS DETAILS AT PRESENT PLEASE DO NOT
SEND CVâS
SO IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT TIMOTHY
ON ; 07930 205 242 OR ; ask2023@hotmail.com
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Method
Acting
Lead role in new BBC drama
Lead in Channel 4 comedy
Major role in 8 million pound Independent feature Role in
Kevin Spaceys new film National play tour
These are some of the more obvious successful results that
have come from addressing their acting issues in this
intensive acting environment. As well, many students have
obtained more relaxation, pleasure, and creative freedom in
their acting. These achievements have come from as little
as one class, giving greater knowledge and tools that have
been used, too longer work that has achieved a substantial
change in the depth of their acting, leading to securing
major roles.
As each class passes this list expands, and this year
brings a full program of classes secured at the Diorama in
central London spaced over the year. 2004 presents you with
the perfect opportunity to put your thoughts into
action.
A GENUINE RESOURCE TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN YOUR
ACTING
The class dates are
Feb 16th March 11th
Monday to Thursdays
Morning Unit 10am - 1pm
Evening Unit 710 pm
Fee 240
Observer 90
For more details go to http://www.methodacting.co.uk/ Or
call 020 7622 9742 or 07764 680 232
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Impro Skills
Workshop (every Tuesday night)
On Tuesday nights Dave Bourn & Jon Cohen (from "Sprout
Impro") teach 2 regular impro classes at Hoxton Hall,
London N1.
It runs 8-10pm every Tuesday and covers Scenes & Games
(Dave) and Character & Physicality (Jon).
The course runs until 22 March.
The cost is £60 for the term or if you are concessions
only £11
If you are interested contact Iris at Hoxton Hall (details
are below).
Hoxton Hall
130 Hoxton Street, London N1 6SH.
Tel: 020 7684 0060
Nearest tubes: Old Street station & Liverpool Street
Station
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WHAT'S ON
William's Bit
of Help
This is a comedy about William Shakespeare, and the
so-called Authorship question of who wrote the plays
ascribed to him. What if in fact they weren't written by
him, what sort of person would that make the person we know
and (perhaps) love? And if Shakespeare didn't write them,
who did?
Come and enjoy this story about a writer who wants to
write, but can't -- until he gets "a bit of help".
"Very well performed piece, with deft comic touches" - Marc
Blakewill, Fringe Report
"...had to tell you how much I enjoyed it?a lot of genuine
belly-laughs in there as well as a well-crafted and paced
story." - an audience member's email to Both Feet
info@bothfeet.co.uk
www.bothfeet.co.uk
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Educating
Rita by Willy Russell
Brockley Jack Theatre, SE4
2DH
Box Office 020 8291 6354
9th-14th March, 2004
£8.50, £6(concs)
Tuesday, 9 March all tickets £5
insight_theatre@ntlworld.com
www.insighttheatre.co.uk
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SEMBLANCE OF
MADNESS
By John H. Newmeir
Etcetera Theatre, Camden Town
Tues to Sat til 15th Feb. at 7.30, Sundays at 6.30,.Sat
Mat. 2.30
Box Office 0207 482 4857
The use of drama as a form of therapy has long been a
concern of mine. Under the guidance of a skilled, qualified
practitioner it can be of great benefit but used
insensitively there is a danger that the damage caused by,
for example, reducing participants to gibbering wrecks can
be counterproductive. A while back a number of actors
commented in âThe Stageâ that they felt the regimes at
certain well-known drama schools to be unnecessarily
brutal.
Semblance of Madness is not, thankfully, set in a drama
school but in a Psychiatric hospital where three women have
gathered for their weekly drama lesson. Each participant,
though, claims to be the nurse and the puzzle for the
audience is to determine which of these volatile,
vulnerable women is actually not a committed inmate. It is
an intriguing premise which, if less sensitively directed,
could be too painful to watch but Nic Paris has created an
atmosphere where although we may squirm at some of the
bullying we are never quite sure until the playâs end as
to much is real and how much is semblance.
The performances are stunning examples of ensemble playing
as Kathryn OâReilly, Jo Arber and Toni Darlow weave their
deceptive ways around the stage with elegant timing and
energetic emotion. The pace of the play is intensely fast;
almost manic which, on reflection, is appropriate. At just
under an hour in playing time a visit to The Etcetera
Theatre is an appropriate way to begin an evening â
especially with a group of friends who will enjoy
discussing the issues surrounding this intense drama.
Review by CARRIE COHEN
(on day-release from Woking!)
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SINGING IN
THE RAIN
Review By Carlos Ramos
Richmond Theatre
Box office 02089399230
If you think you have seen "Singing in the Rain" enough
times on screen then go to see the Bros Theatre Company
stage version at Richmond Theatre. It will change your mind
and heart.
Exceptional choreography,well-looked after costume design
and careful American pronunciation sums up for a fun,
uplifting experience. See Gene Kelly's solo number once
again by Bryan Cardus and Maria Waters hilarios
interpretation of costar Lina Lamont in the play. Original
combination of theatre and cinema depicting the transition
and evolution of cinema to talking movies, the new
discovery of dubbing and its effect on the actors' lives
and careers. Not to be missed.
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THE TRON
THEATRE
THE TRON THEATRE
in association with
SWEETSCAR
SWITCHBACK
Written & Directed by Adrian Osmond
Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th February @ 8pm
EVER CHANGING, NEVER RESTING
SWITCHBACK IS THE RIDE OF YOUR LIVES
This February the Tron has a Valentineâs treat thatâs
certain to satisfy. A compelling love story written and
directed by Adrian Osmond, Switchback will be one of the
most talked about shows this year. Adrian was last at the
Tron directing our smash hit Possible Worlds and Switchback
looks sure to repeat that showâs creative and popular
success. Uniquely staged, Switchback is a different show
every night, twisting and turning to give every audience a
unique play that will never be repeated, and a night at the
theatre that will be unforgettable.
âSo often, events in our life seem arbitrary: a glance
can send our world off in an entirely different direction.
Yet we can also feel trapped by what our environment has to
offer. It occurred to me: why not create a play in which
elements of the script could be interchanged - that similar
events and dialogue would occur at every performance, but
in a different sequence each time?
During rehearsals for most plays, we make decisions that
limit our options, aiming to give the audience the same
âidealâ production each night. This process creates
many wonderful works for the stage, but it can feel
limiting: time and time again, we find several thrilling
interpretations of a moment, and it can be agonising to
leave so many of these behind. We want to give the audience
as many permutations as possible. With SwitchBack, we
can.
Each night, over less than two hours, the audience will see
two unique, unrepeatable versions of SwitchBack. The
scenario is simple: in a remote cabin, former lovers Chase
and Hope are reunited. They plummet through the past and
push towards a possible future, heading towards new
destinations every time. It is a deeply tender, personal
work; and I believe that everyone will recognise some of
their own actions and choices within this story.
Iâm thrilled that this production reunites some of the
talent behind Possible Worlds, and also introduces some
exceptional artists to the Tron. Weâve embarked on this
journey to discover new possibilities, so it is apt that
SwitchBack also launches SweetScar. This company has been
created to seize chances that some organisations may not be
able to take. SweetScar is here to leap into uncharted
territories, celebrating both the longings and the wonders
of life.
SwitchBack is a constant process of discovery. Iâve been
living with its ideas for over a year, and its potential
keeps surprising me. Seeing this production should be an
experience that will last with you long after you leave the
theatre, and hopefully one that will grow and deepen with
time.â - Adrian Osmond, January 2004
What the press had to say about Possible Worlds:
âAdrian Osmond directs a beautifully crafted evening of
crafty theatre and sleight of mind.â
The Guardian Guide
â⦠rare to find such a complex story so beautifully
told.â
The Stage
* * *
Switchback runs from the 10th to the 14th of February @
8.00pm in the Tronâs Main Theatre.
Tickets can be booked by phoning the Tron Box Office
on
0141 552 4267
www.tron.co.uk
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Midsummer
Mink
HATS Theatre Group perform Peter Coke's genteel comedy, set
in the 1960s.
25-27 March 2004, 7.30pm Thurs/Fri and 8.00pm Sat, at St
Hugh of Lincoln Parish Hall, Glastonbury Road, Urmston,
Manchester. Book tickets on our website, or tel:
01617476183.
A group of amiable aristocratic middle-aged women and a
Brigadier become modern-day Robin Hoods in a bid to raise
cash for charity.
Website URL: http://www.partridge.clara.net/
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ROMEO AND
JULIET
Taking theatre to audiences across Scotland
Prime Productions is delighted to be opening their tour of
William Shakespeareâs Romeo and Juliet, at Perth Theatre.
The show officially opens the Perth Theatre Spring Season
on Friday 30 January at 7.30pm prior to a two month
Scottish tour, which will play the length and breadth of
Scotland from Stranraer to the Isle of Skye.
Romeo and Juliet follows Prime Productions two enormously
successful tours of Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head
Chopped Off by Liz Lochhead and Alastair Cordingâs
adaptation of Lewis Grassic Gibbonsâ classic work Sunset
Song, which was nominated for a TMA Award in October
2003.
Shakespeareâs best known play, with some of theatreâs
greatest love scenes and finest poetry weaves themes of
love, revenge and reconciliation which are just as relevant
today as when it was first performed around 1596 at a time
of great change. The story tells the story of two feuding
families, Romeo and Juliet blazing with forbidden love and
one man hopes to bring peace and happiness to everyone by
plotting with the lovers.
A strong ensemble cast includes Tommy Mullins and Victoria
Bolt as Romeo and Juliet, Ian Grieve and Estrid Barton as
Friar Laurence and Nurse to Juliet, and Tim Barrow, Tom
Freeman, Sandy Grierson, Martha Leishman and Douglas
Russell.
The play, his third production for Prime Productions, is
directed by Benjamin Twist, and designed by Evelyn Barbour
with choreography by Andy Howitt.
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K-PAX
Actor
Helpdesk
All replies to the originator on the website.
hi there!
I am 30 and would love to join a class or a free theatre
troup in central london in order to start acting with
beginners like me, any suggestions? Thanks,
David
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Ikemol
February 2nd 2004
My friend has joined an agency where they charge him 10, 15
and 20% and he thinks this is fair. They don't charge for
photos or work that he gets himself and he seems to be able
to call them anytime, day or night - even weekends - and
still gets help. His agent even drove photographs to the
producer of a show he was in on a Sunday to ensure that my
friend was in the promo material. Is this usual? Has he got
a good agent here? What constitutes a good agent?
Ikey
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Comments -> Sorry - I got my friends
commisssion rates wrong in my last post. It should have
read 10% Theatre, 12.5% Film and TV and 15% Commercials.
Ikey
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Coming
soon......to this planet.....the WORLD PREMIERE.....of
K-PAX......
Email kpax@uktheatre.net to reserve your seat......
The lives of those living and working in a mental hospital
are changed forever by the appearance of an enigmatic
patient. He claims to come from the planet K-PAX â but is
the mysterious Prot really a saviour?
Written especially for Act Provocateur International,
international best-selling author Gene Brewerâs
adaptation of his famous novel premieres at the Bridewell
Theatre on 11th February and continues its run at the
companyâs home, the Lion and Unicorn pub theatre in
Kentish Town.
Send an email to kpax@uktheatre.net to register your
interest.....
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