"Lost in Chester" Stage Play Casting Actors
Theatre Company will hold auditions for the Kym Fraher play "Lost in Chester". In need of cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Inspired by the Iliad and the Odyssey, five teens are lost in the fictional town of Chester after a Saturday match. Together, they have to learn to rely on each other while trying to navigate the townspeople, each other, and themselves to find their way back to the waiting bus. It tackles issues of mental health, bullying, and grief, and allows for a range of emotions from a mostly female cast. Rate: All roles are unpaid, but they do collect tips at each performance that are split amongst the cast. Additional info: To audition, just arrive between the hours listed (no appointments). If you've never performed at the Theatre, please bring a headshot, or recent face picture. Resumes are appreciated, but optional. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Rehearsal dates and times: September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 (7-10 p.m.) September 16, 17, 18 (7-8 p.m.) Tech week: September 23, 24, 25 (7 p.m. - ???) Show dates and times: September 26-October 6 Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
Domineering. Bold. Toxic masculinity but sees himself as a "ladies man." Momma's boy at heart. Sees the world as existing for him. Used to getting his way. Willing to use violence if it gets him what he wants.
Sexy. Cunning. Intelligent. Sees herself as a feminist but willing to dominate other women to get what she wants. Not a team player. Understands human needs deeply and uses this knowledge for her own purposes.
Mysterious. A blank canvas. Curious. Becomes what others want/need her to be. Willing to be passive in order to be included.
Observant. Stays in the shadows. Cautious. Vessel of knowledge that she rarely shares with others. Judgmental, but not without reason.
Beautiful. Otherworldly. Talented. Young women who know how to use their assets for personal gain. Exploiting their talents while they still have them.
Feral. Selfish. Afraid. Attacks everything they don't understand, which includes all outsiders. Uses violence as a first resort.
Elderly. Grandmotherly. Self-centered. Loyal to her own. Judgmental and dominant. Thinks she knows what's right for everyone. Conservative. Willing to do what it takes to live in the world she thinks should exist.
Town rebel. Independent. Daddy's girl. Over confident in her abilities, but not without reason. Feels superior to almost everyone. Resourceful.