CASTING

We are casting for Landscape with Chimneys By Ewan MacColl

As this is a porfit share production we are ideally looking for actors based in Salford and Greater Manchester area

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 of the role you are submitting for.

Production Company:  Salford Arts Theatre

Director: Liam Grunshaw

In Person Auditions/Location:  July

Rehearsals:  August and September at Salford Arts Theatre

Performances: Wednesday 23rd September  - Sunday 27th September

Profit Share Opportunity: Profit share

ROLES WE ARE CASTING 

Landscape With Chimneys By Ewan MacColl

Setting: Working-class Salford, late 1940's

Tone: Gritty realism with sharp humor, emotional intimacy, and social tension
 
Hugh - The Hero (Playing age 29 | Male)
Everyone's best friend. Fun and engaging with hidden depths of passion and anger. Timebomb with a slow burning fuse
 
Frank Swindells - The Best Friend ( Playing age early 30's | Male)
Motivated, dynamic
 
Docker Swindells - The Patriarch (Playing age 50's | Male)
Stoic, dependable
 
Mick Shaunnessey - The Protective Father (Playing age 50's | Male)

 Gregarious and charismatic, with a Sailors habit of spinning a yarn and the Celtic gift of the gab
 
Ginger - The Poet (Playing age 15/16 | Male)
Artistic and romantic with serene energy
Ability to sing and play an instrument would be great
 
Gyp - The Survivor (Playing age 19/20 | Male)
Wounded but resolute
A quality of "otherness" would be nice. Something that sets him apart

Casting Notes

Movement and singing ability for all roles desirable however essential for the following roles Ginger and Hugh.

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.

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