Oldham Coliseum Theatre is looking for people from across Oldham to be part of a community cast of performers in the creation and performances of a new production. The Engagement Party will be performed at Oldham's Queen Elizabeth Hall in February 2025 and is about a young couple who get engaged. The community cast will take the roles of their friends and family.
This is a voluntary role but travel expenses or shopping vouchers as a thank you gift will be provided.
Key information
- Start Date: 11th January 2025
- End Date: 22nd February 2025
- Volunteer: Weekly
- Tasks: Community cast members will need to be residents of Oldham and be over 18.
After submitting an application they will be invited to an open casting call on Saturday 11 January and them be available to attend 3 rehearsal sessions between 27 January to 15 February.
They then will need to be able to attend 3/4 performances between 18 and 22 February.
To apply, they will need to complete the interest form and the equal opportunities form which can be done online or they can request a pdf version of both forms to print them out if they prefer.
Interest Form: https://www.coliseum.org.uk/get-involved/the-engagement-party-community-cast-call-out/be-part-of-our-community-cast/
Equal Opportunities Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ebSIFpM8eE-NGPmIP7JiVlCrBKBjuQBGm473Yr47pUxUNEpZMVJXSlhNTjA3UlFGUlJEV1JBQzFVTy4u&fswReload=1&fswNavStart=1734526358614 - Training: No experience in theatre is required, just a positive attitude and being open to trying something new. The cast will be invited to work as a group and use non-verbal communication skills (smiling, frowning, looking worried etc.).
- Interests: Art, Community, Craft, Drama, Families, Film, Heritage, Media, Music, Performance, Recreation
- Suitability: 18 and over
- Activities: Befriending, Lending a helping hand
- Home Based: No
- DBS Check: No
After submitting an application they will be invited to an open casting call on Saturday 11 January and them be available to attend 3 rehearsal sessions between 27 January to 15 February.
They then will need to be able to attend 3/4 performances between 18 and 22 February.
To apply, they will need to complete the interest form and the equal opportunities form which can be done online or they can request a pdf version of both forms to print them out if they prefer.
Interest Form: https://www.coliseum.org.uk/get-involved/the-engagement-party-community-cast-call-out/be-part-of-our-community-cast/
Equal Opportunities Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ebSIFpM8eE-NGPmIP7JiVlCrBKBjuQBGm473Yr47pUxUNEpZMVJXSlhNTjA3UlFGUlJEV1JBQzFVTy4u&fswReload=1&fswNavStart=1734526358614