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Open Casting Call!

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We are looking for actors to play a number of roles from specific ethnic backgrounds for a potential new play. Overall dates are from 29 May to 2 September 2023. 

Who are we looking to cast?

We are looking for actors to play roles from either of these two specific ethnic backgrounds:

  • People of Moroccan heritage and/or from the North African Diaspora. 
  • People of Ethiopian heritage and/or from the East African Diaspora.

And the following age ranges:                           

  • Ages for the female roles range between 18 and 60 years old. 
  • Ages for the male roles range between 25 and 60 years old. 

We are keen to hear from those with acting experience onstage or onscreen, and/or people who are currently training or who have recently started working as an actor. 

What else do I need to know?

  • This project is fully paid in line with the Equity and the National Theatre agreement. 
  • You must be fully available between 29 May to 2 September to rehearse and perform.  
  • You can be based anywhere within the UK. We will be able to pay for subsistence. But please do state if you are based outside the M25. 

How do I apply?

In the first instance, please submit a tape of no more than one minute, talking about yourself, and your experience as an actor so far, to the following email address: CRuegg@nationaltheatre.org.uk. 

If you have any questions relating to this casting call, please email CRuegg@nationaltheatre.org.uk.