CASTING

Rayla Clay (and the following day) by Drayla Kasheen  | Winner of The Shelagh Delaney New Writing Award 2024

A rite of passage Magic Realist drama about broken promises and squandered opportunities, where 12-year-old Rayla, under the influence of her older self, fight for control of their father’s inability to change.

If you are interested in being considered for an audition, please apply by emailing your spotlight link CV & photo to Roni info@salfordartstheatre.com with a subject heading casting

Production Company:  Salford Arts Theatre

Director: Roni Ellis

Auditions/Location:   February   at Salford Arts Theatre

Rehearsals:  March   at Salford Arts Theatre

Performances: Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th & Saturday 5th April

ROLES WE ARE CASTING 

Ray/Rayla:  we are looking for two female actors of mixed heritage who can demonstrate being the embodiment of 'S': Sharp | Sassy | Subversive

Rayla: Rayla Rayne, Playing age from 12 - 16 yrs (over licensing age)

A listener, a ‘sponge’, who projects a subtlety of refinement and perception beyond her years. Rayla has grace: her optimistic maturity isn’t just wisdom, it’s a self-imposed safety mechanism; because at her core, Rayla is a wild pony, straining to bolt.

Ray: Rayla’s older self, Playing age 37 – 42 yrs

Ray has become as addictive / alcohol dependent as her father. Ray’s grown combustible, swiftly exuding a moody, incendiary defiance. Her redress to bursts of shame and blame is, to a large extent, her raison d'être: a substitute for the life she wanted; at least when she roars, she knows she’s craved. Deep down, and it will surface, this woman is a luminosity of unfulfilled desire.

For more details or to submit your spotlight link and or cv and headshot email info@salfordartstheatre.com with subject Casting. Auditions will be in early February at Salford Arts Theatre

Rehearsals will begin early March. Performances will be at Salford Arts Theatre Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th & Saturday 5th April

This is a profit share opportunity with a set fee payment

We are committed to inclusive casting practices, actively seeking diverse talent across race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, and socioeconomic background for every role, unless explicitly required by the narrative.