CASTING CALL 

Whispering Willows - The Weaver
 

Wassail Theatre and The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre are looking to cast their forthcoming production Whispering Willows, a new play without words that explores the history of Somerset’s Willow industry that will tour Somerset in May/June 2021. The engagement includes a one-week period of R&D. 

 

We’re currently seek to cast the role of:

 

The Weaver

Playing Age: 25 +

Gender: Any

Ethnicity: Any

Skills: Experience in Puppetry (table top and rod puppetry) and storytelling; Devising. 

 

Please highlight all relevant puppetry experience in your application.

 

Dates:

R&D:  22nd - 26th March

Rehearsal:  10th - 28th May

Performances*: 31st May  - 12th June

 

All activity occurs in Somerset. Due to ongoing COVID restrictions we’re particularly keen on hearing from applicants based in Somerset or the South West.

 

Fee: £3,000. 

 

To apply, please email a covering letter and CV or Spotlight Link to wasson@wassailtheatre.co.uk.

 

Auditions will be held via zoom.

 

The deadline for applications is 5pm, 5th March.

 

*Includes performances at the Willows & Wetlands Centre, Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, and West Somerset Schools.  Additional occasional performances for audiences in rural communities in Somerset are currently being considered, between 13 June - 30 September.  These will form an additional contract and separate fee.