Auditions for Grit (the musical)

Auditions will be held on 11 July, 1-4 PM at the Princess Theatre. No preparation is necessary for the auditions. You should expect to read from a script, devise some original scene material in groups and to sing a short musical excerpt which will be taught on the day. Anyone aged 14-25 can attend these open auditions. If you would like to get involved with the production and you are outside this age range, please contact doorsteparts@gmail.com.

'Grit' is an original musical production, funded by Arts Council England. The show is inspired by Madeleine L’Engle’s book A Wrinkle in Time and 4 other source materials. The story follows a young woman as she tries to rescue a missing father, save her younger brother, and find her own destiny.

The performance company will be composed of young people aged 14-25. It will perform for public audiences and school groups of year 6 & 7 students.

The rehearsals will begin with a 3-day intensive in August 2015 and the production will tour from 4-7 November 2015.

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Principle Roles:
14-18 year old female, strong acting/devising skills, strong singer
15-19 year old male, strong acting/devising skills, strong singer or musician
10-15 year old female or male, strong acting/devising skills, strong singer

Further Roles to be filled at auditions, all open to performers aged 14-25:
2 strong actors with no singing responsibilities
3 strong singer/musicians, ideally singer-songwriters
2 actors with puppeteering or dance experience
2 writers who would also be happy to serve as assistant directors to the project
2 technicians with pre-existing basic technical theatre skills

Rehearsal Schedule - all rehearsals at Paignton Library Complex or Palace Avenue Methodist Church Hall in Paignton:

15 July, 4-9 PM Palace Avenue Church Hall
30 July, 1-5 PM Library
31 July, 10-3 PM Library
1 August, 10-3 Palace Avenue Church Hall
22 August,10-3 Library

Weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals in the autumn from 2 September to 4 November. (Specific dates are listed on the Doorstep Arts website: www.doorsteparts.co.uk)

Performances: 6 & 7 November, Palace Theatre Arena Studio + 2 touring schools performances

For more information visit http://www.doorsteparts.co.uk/resilience