ACTOR MUSICIAN CALL OUT

ACTOR MUSICIAN CALL OUT

Paper Balloon Theatre are seeking an actor musician for our upcoming tour of new production for families: The Boy and The Mermaid.
Paper Balloon produce original theatre for young people and their families. The Boy and the Mermaid is our 3rd touring production, on its debut tour of the South East and London.

We are looking for a third performer to join our team in this new musical production, with music and lyrics by Darren Clark (These Trees are Made of Blood, The Scarecrow’s Wedding).

Dates:
Rehearsals: 6-24th February 2017 Inclusive (London and Folkestone)

Skills Required:
-Highly skilled accordion
-Excellent Singer
-Any additional instruments not essential but desirable
-Puppetry experience
-Strong character actor
-Movement/physical theatre experience 
-Strong collaborator

Role
This role is open to applicants of all genders and all ethnic backgrounds. 
The actor-musician will be lead musician on the piece, joining an ensemble cast of 3, playing mutli-roles and puppeteering ​

Tour Dates:
Saturday 25th Feb
Horsebridge Arts Centre

Sunday 26th Feb
Cornerstone Arts Centre

Sunday 5th March
Quarterhouse

Tuesday 4th April
Roxburgh Theatre

Friday 7th April
Camberley Theatre

Monday 10th April
Arlington Arts Centre

Saturday 15th April
Colchester Arts Centre

Saturday 27th May
G Live

Sunday 28th May
Watermans Arts Centre

Tuesday 30th May
Farnham Maltings

Wednesday 31st May
Connaught Theatre

Friday 2nd June
Marlowe Theatre
 
Fee: (above equity minimum) £3150
Accommodation and Travel outside of London provided

Audition Details:
Friday 27th January 10am – 1pm
Venue: near London Bridge    

Music Audition
Please prepare one instrumental accordion piece, and one song accompanied on accordion that shows off your voice.
The music in the show is inspired by sea shanties. A sea shanty piece is not necessary, however please bear this style in mind when preparing your piece.

For additional instruments, please prepare one more instrumental piece on your preferred instrument.
You may be asked to respond to direction from the Musical Director.

Acting/Puppetry Audition
Call backs for the afternoon (12-1pm) will be a workshop audition.
Please wear clothes you are comfortable moving in. You may be asked to improvise puppetry with found objects.
It’s not necessary to prepare anything for this section.

Contact:
Please send CV and covering letter along with any Spotlight/Web Links to Alex and Darren [email protected]
Please see web page for further details 

 Applications Close by 12pm Wednesday 25th Jan
 
Unfortunately we are only able to respond to applicants successful in reaching audition.
We look forward to receiving your applications.

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