Actors for new show Just Breathe
Altru Drama CIC are now recruiting 2 actors for new show Just Breathe, a drugs and alcohol awareness show for primary school pupils across the North West. The three actor team will tour local primary schools, doing all set up and tech as a team and also delivering the workshop - full training will be provided.
Male actor:
Playing 'Dylan' and 'Dad'
We are keen to hear from male identifying actors aged 18+ who can believably play a teenager and multirole to play a 'comedy dad' character.
Dylan is vulnerable but also very funny and dramatic. He is the narrator of the story so we need someone who is great with learning lines and also able to connect with a young audience.
Female actor:
Playing 'Lexi'
A young female identifying actor aged 18+. Lexi has lots of personality, plenty of confidence and isn't afraid to speak her mind.
Dates:
Rehearsal 28th and 29th May, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th June
Tour dates: 10th June - 11th July (with a break from 24th - 30th June)
We are particularly keen to hear from actors who are 25+ and have held a UK driving license for 3 years. Though this is not essential to apply.
Weekly rate is £500.
Please send your CV or spotlight link and the following info to [email protected] using JUST BREATHE as your subject line.
Full name
Postcode
Date of birth (only used for van insurance purposes)
Driver status (non driver / driver / driver over 25 + 3 years experience)
DBS number (if you do not have a DBS we can help you to get one)
Auditions will be held in on an ad hoc basis at the Altru office. We are not holdng an audition day for this project but will see people individually.
CALL FOR PRACTITIONERS
Altru Drama CIC are now recruiting for North-West based Applied Theatre and Drama practitioners to join our freelance team, working with children and young people aged 4 – 25.
We are keen to hear from practitioners with a strong understanding of applied theatre practices, a passion for inspiring young people through creativity and a desire to bring the two together through creative workshops and projects.
We are particularly keen to hear from practitioners who are able / willing to deliver workshops in evenings and weekends and are keen to work on longer term projects, developing relationships with young people and supporting their creative journeys.
A good understanding of safeguarding practices is desirable, but training will also be provided.
Rates of pay around £30 per hour.
To apply, please complete our google form: https://forms.gle/Somiwx1LcfW2q3tLA
Applications open: 24.04.2024
Applications close: 12.05.2024 (midnight)
You will be notified if we would like to interview you on the 13.05.2024
Interviews: 15.05.2024 or 16.05.2024
If you would like to discuss the role, have a chat or ask any questions please get in touch: [email protected] / 0151 443 0333
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory paid training date, references, and enhanced DBS disclosure clearance.
North-West Tour (All actors must have a Liverpool base)
Rehearsals:
Thursday 11th January 2024 - Thursday 18th January 2024 (Weekdays only)
Tour:
Friday 19th January 2024- Friday 8th March 2024 (North-West Tour, Weekdays Only)
Fee:
£500.00 P/W (Pro Rata where applicable)
ROLES AVAILABLE:
1 x FEMALE PERFORMER
We are keen to hear from actors who can bring a youthful energy and who have a young look for this character.
2 x MULTIROLE: Male / Female / Non-Binary performers
We would like to cast actors who are able to play lots of different characters both vocally and physically and who have a playful energy.
Midlands/National tour (Actors must have their own North-West base for the rehearsal period in Liverpool, accommodation will be provided on weekdays during the tour)
Rehearsals:
Thursday 18th January 2024 - Thursday 25th January 2024 (Weekdays only)
Tour:
Friday 26th January 2024 - Friday 23rd February 2024 (National Tour- Weekday performances some Sunday Travel)
Fee:
£500.00 P/W (Pro Rata where applicable)
Accommodation is provided on tour and subsistence payments are also made.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
3 x MULTIROLE PERFORMERS: Male / Female / Non-Binary Performers
We would like to cast actors who have a youthful look and who are able to play lots of different characters both vocally and physically and who have a playful energy.