Casting opportunities
We are currently casting for the re-tour of the critically acclaimed Once in a House on Fire. If you are interested, suitable and available for either part, please email your spotlight link or CV and photo to info@monkeywoodtheatre.co.uk by Friday 3rd February 2012. Please indicate clearly which part you wish to be considered for in the email subject. The audition will take place at The Lowry in Salford Quays on Tuesday 7th February 2012. Unfortunately we will be unable to respond to any unsuccesful applicants.
Various (Lead) (Female, 4 – 50)
The play spans several decades and we are looking for an exceptional actor who can play from age 4 to 25 and other adult roles.
A good Manchester accent is required.
We would need the actor to live in or have a base in North-West England
Height: Any
Agreements: Equity Minimum
£400 / week pro rata.
Terry (Male, 28 – 39)
A difficult and violent character who is not without charm and charisma.
A strong actor with a good Manchester accent.
This character may double with smaller roles.
We would need the actor to live in or have a base in North-West England
Height: Any
Ethnicity: Any
Agreements: Equity Minimum
£400 / week pro rata.
Production dates
Rehearsals: 21st March 2012 – 17th April 2012 (part time to the equivalent of 2 weeks)
Performances: Brewery Arts Centre (Kendal) – Wed 18th April 2012 Action Transport (Ellesmere Port) – Thu 19th April 2012 Oswaldtwistle Arts Centre – Sat 21st April 2012 Wales Millennium (Cardiff) – Tue 24th April 2012 Aberystwyth Arts Centre – Thu 26th April 2012 The Lowry Quays Theatre (Salford) – Fri 1st & Sat 2nd June 2012
Written by Sarah McDonald Hughes, based on the memoirs of Andrea Ashworth, Once in a House on Fire is an extraordinary story about ordinary people. The play has recently been nominated for Best New Play and Best Studio Performance in the Manchester Theatre Awards.