Auditions & performance opportunities
We are aware that some casting websites and agencies, copy our casting calls out to their clients. That is absolutely fine, but please ensure that all relevant information (dates, locations, rehearsals, profit share, etc) are also shared and not altered or omitted. All castings are held in line with Equity's Manifesto for Casting
Our castings as laid out in this website section, are the correct official version. If you have questions, that are not answered here, please email us.
These are professional castings as stated below. We do not charge anyone to audition or get involved with us, we are strictly against "pay to play!"
Our castings as laid out in this website section, are the correct official version. If you have questions, that are not answered here, please email us.
These are professional castings as stated below. We do not charge anyone to audition or get involved with us, we are strictly against "pay to play!"
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When attending an audition please wear comfortable clothes, bring a pen, your diary, a comprehensive list of dates that you are not available for rehearsal or performing, and your completed audition form.)
Please note that as of January 2020, the actors contracts will be replaced by the one below, for additional clarity:
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This production company has signed up to the Protecting Actors Fringe Charter, helping to ensure all cast and crew involved operate under safe and fair working conditions.
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The South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company, is the trading name of The South Devon Players Limited;
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OPEN AUDITIONS ;
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I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was.”
Casting all roles for this professional theatre production. This will be a steampunk performance of Shakespeares uncut, original text. Please download the audition pack above for a full list of characters, and information on the show.
People of all backgrounds very welcome.
Auditions are on Sunday January 26th 2020, at Chestnut Community centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon TQ5 0SA. Please arrive to begin at 1pm. (doors open from 12).
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal dates: Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9.30pm, Sundays 12.30pm - 5pm,
at Chestnut Community Centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0SA, the same as the auditions. For this reason, priority will be given to performers who live in the South Devon region. Please note that you will be expected to attend regular rehearsals
SHOWS
Taking place in Brixham and around the Southwest (dates currently being booked) in June/ July 2020
Casting all roles for this professional theatre production. This will be a steampunk performance of Shakespeares uncut, original text. Please download the audition pack above for a full list of characters, and information on the show.
People of all backgrounds very welcome.
Auditions are on Sunday January 26th 2020, at Chestnut Community centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon TQ5 0SA. Please arrive to begin at 1pm. (doors open from 12).
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal dates: Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9.30pm, Sundays 12.30pm - 5pm,
at Chestnut Community Centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0SA, the same as the auditions. For this reason, priority will be given to performers who live in the South Devon region. Please note that you will be expected to attend regular rehearsals
SHOWS
Taking place in Brixham and around the Southwest (dates currently being booked) in June/ July 2020
OPEN AUDITIONS
Jack The Ripper
This will be a steampunk production written from researched theories and stories of Jack the Ripper; a Victorian serial killer in Whitechapel, London. This spans all speaking roles; which are male and female roles, aged 18 to 75.
Auditions are on Sunday July 19th 2020, at Chestnut Community centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon TQ5 0SA. Please arrive to begin at 1pm. (doors open from 12).
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal dates: Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9.30pm, Sundays 12.30pm - 5pm,
at Chestnut Community Centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0SA, the same as the auditions. For this reason, priority will be given to performers who live in the South Devon region. Please note that you will be expected to attend regular rehearsals.
SHOWS
Taking place in Brixham and around the Southwest (dates currently being booked) in late October to mid November 2020 for Friday & Saturday performances. There will also be a rehearsed reading of the script by all cast, as part of the International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, on the evening of Wednesday September 16th .
Auditions are on Sunday July 19th 2020, at Chestnut Community centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon TQ5 0SA. Please arrive to begin at 1pm. (doors open from 12).
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal dates: Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9.30pm, Sundays 12.30pm - 5pm,
at Chestnut Community Centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0SA, the same as the auditions. For this reason, priority will be given to performers who live in the South Devon region. Please note that you will be expected to attend regular rehearsals.
SHOWS
Taking place in Brixham and around the Southwest (dates currently being booked) in late October to mid November 2020 for Friday & Saturday performances. There will also be a rehearsed reading of the script by all cast, as part of the International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, on the evening of Wednesday September 16th .
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE AUDITIONS:
Castings will take the form of reading and characterising excerpts from the script. A casting pack will be available soon at https://www.southdevonplayers.com/auditions.html
As with all our shows, all persons appearing as cast and crew for this production will be entitled to remuneration as
- equal profit share (ticket-take less venue hire cost)
- portfolio photos and video for portfolio use
- copies of all press in which the character is featured
- programme credit
(and anything else we find that we are able to offer)
More information on our audition process is to be found at https://www.southdevonplayers.com/auditions.html
Some roles may be combined, or an actor take on more than one
NOTES
Due to previous incidents and misunderstandings:
we need to state unequivocally that
1) All cast will need to be able to attend regular rehearsals, and to be able to learn characterisation, lines and blocking.
2) Actors will be required to wear costumes (supplied)
3) All people in the production are expected to adhere to socially acceptable behaviour at all times, and work as a member of a focussed team.
4) Cast and crew jobs are on an open-book equal-profit share basis which you can read the full details about, in the right-hand column.
5) We welcome performers of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, sexuality, religion.
FOREIGN WORKERS
Foreign nationals are most welcome to audition for our shows on the same basis as anyone else with the understanding that they can meet rehearsal and performance requirements; and can demonstrate that they are legally allowed to work in the UK (Government website about working in the UK).
We reserve the right to check that you are legally able to work in the UK. Please be aware that with current political changes in the UK, that eligibility to work in the UK, for European Union citizens, may alter at short notice as our government makes changes.
Castings will take the form of reading and characterising excerpts from the script. A casting pack will be available soon at https://www.southdevonplayers.com/auditions.html
As with all our shows, all persons appearing as cast and crew for this production will be entitled to remuneration as
- equal profit share (ticket-take less venue hire cost)
- portfolio photos and video for portfolio use
- copies of all press in which the character is featured
- programme credit
(and anything else we find that we are able to offer)
More information on our audition process is to be found at https://www.southdevonplayers.com/auditions.html
Some roles may be combined, or an actor take on more than one
NOTES
Due to previous incidents and misunderstandings:
we need to state unequivocally that
1) All cast will need to be able to attend regular rehearsals, and to be able to learn characterisation, lines and blocking.
2) Actors will be required to wear costumes (supplied)
3) All people in the production are expected to adhere to socially acceptable behaviour at all times, and work as a member of a focussed team.
4) Cast and crew jobs are on an open-book equal-profit share basis which you can read the full details about, in the right-hand column.
5) We welcome performers of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, sexuality, religion.
FOREIGN WORKERS
Foreign nationals are most welcome to audition for our shows on the same basis as anyone else with the understanding that they can meet rehearsal and performance requirements; and can demonstrate that they are legally allowed to work in the UK (Government website about working in the UK).
We reserve the right to check that you are legally able to work in the UK. Please be aware that with current political changes in the UK, that eligibility to work in the UK, for European Union citizens, may alter at short notice as our government makes changes.
What happens at our auditions:
Our auditions, unless otherwise stated in audition information, take the form of performing excerpts from the script (sides) readings in groups of auditionees, (scripts provided at audition or in advance by request for sides), in front of a casting panel. If you are auditioning for a specific task such as a singing or dancing role, you will be asked to prepare something of a relevant genre, of your choice, to show us at the audition.
We do not require the recitation of monologues from unrelated shows, and only in very unusual cases accept video auditions.
CASTING MINORS :
We only rarely cast minors. Any minors must be accompanied by a parent, or legally licensed chaperone at all times. A minor's involvement in our productions is subject to individual licensing per child, from the local authority, and is also dependent upon the parent/ chaperone following legal guidance; including remaining with the child at all rehearsals and performances, and keeping the child in your line of sight at all times when with us. You may obtain more information about this from Torbay Council - CHILD PERFORMANCE LICENSING TORBAY (additional useful links to peruse the legal obligations further: Child Performance Legislation Advice - Children & Young Persons Act 2014 - Chaperone Service professional practice)
WHEN YOU HEAR BACK
You will be informed within a stated time (usually 24 hours), if you are selected for a role.
It is only in very rare cases that we accept video auditions, and then only from people whom we already know are reliable. As a rule, we expect you to attend in person.
PAYMENT
As professionals and aspiring professionals, we do our utmost to ensure that we do our utmost to reward the team members with the show profits, from ticket sales, less venue hire.
We fundraise and work with our Supporters Trust to cover the costs of rehearsal hall, costumes, props, printing and other production expenses, so that we can pay the maximum possible to our team.
While full amounts can never be guaranteed as it is based on ticket sales numbers; the total amount, whatever it is, is equally shared among all actors and production crew, so that nobody is treated differently than any other. We have never finished a production in the "red".
At the time of payment (usually within 10 days of ticket sale monies being received from venues) we also provide the box-office sales reports from the venues, showing precise ticket sales, and how much the venue has deducted in hire for the space; to the cast and crew.
You will also receive portfolio photos of you performing or working in your crew role during the rehearsal and production process, references (upon completion of your first production), backstage light refreshments, and anything else that we find we can offer.
We are applying for funding to increase our work, including a prioritised aim of being able to offer salaries, and at such time as we find such funding, everyone will be automatically upgraded on the spot (even if mid-way through a production).
The current profit share situation is because we are self-funded from market stalls, and sponsored activities to pay for a rehearsal room, costumes, and materials, so that we can then share the ticket takes, less show venue hire only, to all our cast and crew. We are committed to rewarding our cast and crew to the very maximum of our ability.
We have a strict equal opportunities policy
WHAT WE LOOK FOR AT AUDITIONS
In your audition, we will look at several factors in deciding who gets the role. These include:
- Suitability for role and quality of audition given.
- Skills in clear speaking, expression, body language.
- Good social skills: how you seem to interact with others in the room.
- Pleasant, positive "can-do" attitude.
- Timekeeping (arriving on time, or communicating in advance if unavoidably delayed. We reserve the right to not audition latecomers.)
- Preparation (bringing audition forms, your pen and diary, etc)
We do take natural "audition nerves" into full account, but due to only casting for serious performers who, regardless of previous experience, share our career-based ethos, we look for a range of qualities required by anyone who seeks to be a serious performer.
We have a strict equal opportunities policy.
WHEN YOU ARE CAST IN THEATRE
The first session, for those selected as cast, will involve a mandatory getting-to-know session, for the team, along with workshops, getting measurements or any especial information relating to the roles, and stating what is expected. All cast and crew will be expected to sign contracts which will then be held by our secretary. A seated script read-through will also take place and you will have the opportunity to ask role or production questions.
Rehearsals will subsequently take place on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm- 9.30pm, and Sunday afternoons 12.30pm - 4.30pm at Chestnut Community Centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon TQ5 0SA. You are expected to attend a minimum of 75% of rehearsals involving your character, and to inform the director at once, before the start of rehearsal, if you find that you are unable to attend a rehearsal. No-showing more than once is likely to result in removal from the production, or in being cast in a smaller role.
GOOD PRACTICE
We operate to the best of our ability and knowledge, within the guidelines of good practice laid out by Equity, BECTU, Protecting Actors, and the Equality Act 2010, We regularly seek advice and guidance from same, and leading industry professionals, to ensure that we are up to date. In the case of doubt we refer our queries to same.
Link to our governance and policies page
IMPORTANT NOTE
This may seem very basic indeed but is being noted publicly after a couple of incidents over recent years:
If you are joining us in any capacity, please be aware that you will be expected to read and learn your scripted scenes, by the deadlines given, attend rehearsals on time, and to keep detailed notes on your blocking (where you are stood on stage, on stage directions), props and/or techincal notes penciled into your script. Being involved with us also requires that you have adequate literacy, and focus, to do this.
You are not joining an amdram amateur club, but a dynamic professional team of ambitious, hardworking, career-orientated people.
You will also be required to abide by the norms of socially acceptable behaviour towards other members and towards the public, failure to do so, is likely to result in instant dismissal.
If you have questions, please get in touch via email southdevonplayers@gmail.com.
Our auditions, unless otherwise stated in audition information, take the form of performing excerpts from the script (sides) readings in groups of auditionees, (scripts provided at audition or in advance by request for sides), in front of a casting panel. If you are auditioning for a specific task such as a singing or dancing role, you will be asked to prepare something of a relevant genre, of your choice, to show us at the audition.
We do not require the recitation of monologues from unrelated shows, and only in very unusual cases accept video auditions.
CASTING MINORS :
We only rarely cast minors. Any minors must be accompanied by a parent, or legally licensed chaperone at all times. A minor's involvement in our productions is subject to individual licensing per child, from the local authority, and is also dependent upon the parent/ chaperone following legal guidance; including remaining with the child at all rehearsals and performances, and keeping the child in your line of sight at all times when with us. You may obtain more information about this from Torbay Council - CHILD PERFORMANCE LICENSING TORBAY (additional useful links to peruse the legal obligations further: Child Performance Legislation Advice - Children & Young Persons Act 2014 - Chaperone Service professional practice)
WHEN YOU HEAR BACK
You will be informed within a stated time (usually 24 hours), if you are selected for a role.
It is only in very rare cases that we accept video auditions, and then only from people whom we already know are reliable. As a rule, we expect you to attend in person.
PAYMENT
As professionals and aspiring professionals, we do our utmost to ensure that we do our utmost to reward the team members with the show profits, from ticket sales, less venue hire.
We fundraise and work with our Supporters Trust to cover the costs of rehearsal hall, costumes, props, printing and other production expenses, so that we can pay the maximum possible to our team.
While full amounts can never be guaranteed as it is based on ticket sales numbers; the total amount, whatever it is, is equally shared among all actors and production crew, so that nobody is treated differently than any other. We have never finished a production in the "red".
At the time of payment (usually within 10 days of ticket sale monies being received from venues) we also provide the box-office sales reports from the venues, showing precise ticket sales, and how much the venue has deducted in hire for the space; to the cast and crew.
You will also receive portfolio photos of you performing or working in your crew role during the rehearsal and production process, references (upon completion of your first production), backstage light refreshments, and anything else that we find we can offer.
We are applying for funding to increase our work, including a prioritised aim of being able to offer salaries, and at such time as we find such funding, everyone will be automatically upgraded on the spot (even if mid-way through a production).
The current profit share situation is because we are self-funded from market stalls, and sponsored activities to pay for a rehearsal room, costumes, and materials, so that we can then share the ticket takes, less show venue hire only, to all our cast and crew. We are committed to rewarding our cast and crew to the very maximum of our ability.
We have a strict equal opportunities policy
WHAT WE LOOK FOR AT AUDITIONS
In your audition, we will look at several factors in deciding who gets the role. These include:
- Suitability for role and quality of audition given.
- Skills in clear speaking, expression, body language.
- Good social skills: how you seem to interact with others in the room.
- Pleasant, positive "can-do" attitude.
- Timekeeping (arriving on time, or communicating in advance if unavoidably delayed. We reserve the right to not audition latecomers.)
- Preparation (bringing audition forms, your pen and diary, etc)
We do take natural "audition nerves" into full account, but due to only casting for serious performers who, regardless of previous experience, share our career-based ethos, we look for a range of qualities required by anyone who seeks to be a serious performer.
We have a strict equal opportunities policy.
WHEN YOU ARE CAST IN THEATRE
The first session, for those selected as cast, will involve a mandatory getting-to-know session, for the team, along with workshops, getting measurements or any especial information relating to the roles, and stating what is expected. All cast and crew will be expected to sign contracts which will then be held by our secretary. A seated script read-through will also take place and you will have the opportunity to ask role or production questions.
Rehearsals will subsequently take place on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm- 9.30pm, and Sunday afternoons 12.30pm - 4.30pm at Chestnut Community Centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon TQ5 0SA. You are expected to attend a minimum of 75% of rehearsals involving your character, and to inform the director at once, before the start of rehearsal, if you find that you are unable to attend a rehearsal. No-showing more than once is likely to result in removal from the production, or in being cast in a smaller role.
GOOD PRACTICE
We operate to the best of our ability and knowledge, within the guidelines of good practice laid out by Equity, BECTU, Protecting Actors, and the Equality Act 2010, We regularly seek advice and guidance from same, and leading industry professionals, to ensure that we are up to date. In the case of doubt we refer our queries to same.
Link to our governance and policies page
IMPORTANT NOTE
This may seem very basic indeed but is being noted publicly after a couple of incidents over recent years:
If you are joining us in any capacity, please be aware that you will be expected to read and learn your scripted scenes, by the deadlines given, attend rehearsals on time, and to keep detailed notes on your blocking (where you are stood on stage, on stage directions), props and/or techincal notes penciled into your script. Being involved with us also requires that you have adequate literacy, and focus, to do this.
You are not joining an amdram amateur club, but a dynamic professional team of ambitious, hardworking, career-orientated people.
You will also be required to abide by the norms of socially acceptable behaviour towards other members and towards the public, failure to do so, is likely to result in instant dismissal.
If you have questions, please get in touch via email southdevonplayers@gmail.com.
