CASTING CALL – THEATRE SHOWCASE (THE RESCUE) – LANCASTER

Description

PRODUCTION:
THE RESCUE by Debbie Oates
A short play showcase celebrating writers and stories with a Lancaster focus.

SEEKING:
WILLIAM
Male | Playing age 70-80
A spritely and confident widower. Old-fashioned with a stiff upper lip but lonely underneath. Quick to laugh and a dog lover.

NICKY
Female | Playing age mid-late 50s Senior nurse. Reliable and loyal but stubborn. Hides anxiety behind humour and feels driven to fix everyone because she feels broken herself.

ALBERT BEAR
Role played by an actor.
A rescue dog who is nervous, reactive and occasionally aggressive until trust is earned. Once he trusts someone, they become family.

LOCATION:
The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster

REHEARSALS:
Play will rehearse for a maximum of 3 full days, organised around cast availability.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
17th, 18th & 19th September

NOTE:
Production is particularly interested in hearing from actors based in and around Lancaster, as all rehearsals, castings and performances will take place there.