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Theatre Auditions | RED – A Children’s Folk Theatre Production (Closed)

Producer: UWI Department of Creative & Festival Arts

Seeking: M/F Actors, Singers, Dancers 11 – 70 y/o

For: Student/School Production

Institution: The University of the West Indies, St Augustine

Course: THEA 2299 | Production II

Title: RED

Synopsis: RED is a ‘Children’s Folk Theatre’ adaptation of the Brothers’ Grimm story Little Red Cap. The situations and characters may resemble the story Little Red Riding Cap, as well as it may introduce new ideas. The production takes place in one act.

Character Breakdown

ELIZABETH: Female; 11-13 y/o. A pleasant and happy girl on the brink of puberty. She wears her heart on her sleeve.

LIZA: Female; 35-40 y/o. Elizabeth’s mother. A single parent of two and the village washer woman. She is very hard working.

MISS PIERRY: Female; 20-30 y/o. The Narrator/Facilitator. Miss Pierry interacts with the
audience but is also present in the world of the play.

SIR GAROU: Male; 25-30 y/o. A man/Lagahoo. He is the villain and enjoys stealing happiness.

LORRAINE: Female; 65-70 y/o. Elizabeth’s Grandmother. She is blind but very independent. She loves her family.

PAPA BOIS: Male; 35-45 y/o. Lives in and protects the forest. He guides and assists Elizabeth on her journey.

MISS JULIE: Female; 40-45 y/o. A mango vendor and friend to Lorraine and her family.

DOUENS: 11-13 y/o. A singing and dancing trio that lives in the forest and assists with the progression of the plot.

NOTE: All characters sing/dance

Application Format: Live Audition (Sign up required)

Date | Time: Saturday 25th January 2020 | 10AM – 2PM

Location: DCFA Cheesman Bldg, LR3 | UWI Open Campus Compound, Cheesman Avenue, St Augustine [View Map]

Preparation: Interested persons are asked to submit ONE (1) CLOSE UP and ONE (1) FULL-LENGTH photo of themselves (No hats or sunglasses. You face must be clearly visible),  along with the following:

  • Name
  • Contact number
  • Email address you check often

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Production Credits: 

Director:  Michailean Taylor

Key Dates:

Rehearsals begin: 26 January 2020

Performance begins: 27 March 2020

Performance Venue: UWI Learning Resource Centre

This casting notice was submitted by: Joseph Drayton

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