Gazebo Theatre Company

Actors for Gazebo Theatre Company’s Education & Community Programmes

Job Description:

Gazebo Theatre Company is casting a range of roles across their Theatre in Education & Community Programmes. We are looking for talented actors for three distinct productions: “A Sense of Belonging,” “Presents from the Past,” and the “Community Christmas Show.” This is an open casting call for current and future roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in theatre productions as per the assigned roles.
• Engage in rehearsals and performances with professionalism and dedication.
• Work collaboratively with directors, cast members, and production teams.
• Participate in educational and community outreach activities as part of the Theatre in Education programmes.

Requirements:

Ideal Candidates:

• Professional experience in facilitation and Theatre in Education (TIE).
• Full clean driving license (desirable but not essential).
• An enhanced DBS will be required for all roles (can be applied for through Gazebo).

Role-specific Requirements:

• “A Sense of Belonging” (7th Oct – 1st Nov 24):
  • Young man, playing age 18-25, gang leader, charming, manipulative.
  • Young woman, playing age 15-16.
  • West Midlands accents.
• “Presents from the Past” (3rd Feb – 7th Mar 25, with possibility of extension):
  • 3 actors, any gender, any playing age.
  • Actor 1: from Benin and ancient Greece.
  • Actor 2: from Iron Age Britain & ancient Greece.
  • Actor 3: a modern-day museum curator.
• “Community Christmas Show” (11th Nov – 13th Dec 24):
  • 2 professional actors & community cast.
  • Man playing age 65+, Black Country accent.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: ITC rate of pay – Currently £573 per week, for both rehearsal & performance weeks.
• Actors will need a local base. Priority will be given to actors based in the West Midlands, in line with our commitment to employing local artists. Accommodation costs are not covered.