upcoming auditions
All auditions are held at The Shadowbox Theatre (103B - 1501 Howard Ave. - corner of Howard and Shepherd)
TO AUDITION: email us at postproductionswindsor@gmail.com with: a) which character(s) you’d like to audition for; b) a theatre resume; c) a headshot. We will answer confirming your attendance. Before the auditions, we'll also email sides to help you prepare.
*** Cast members will equally split a minimum of 10% of gross ticket revenue
*** Cast members will equally split a minimum of 10% of gross ticket revenue
12 November 2022
THE CHILDREN
Written by Lucy Kirkwood
Directed by Fay Lynn
SYNOPSIS
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the cast of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children – winner of the U.K. Writer’s Guild Award for Best Play. In this moving post-apocalyptic drama in which society has disintegrated due to climate change and subsequent nuclear disaster, two retired nuclear scientists spend their final years living just outside the exclusion zone created by the leaking nuclear power plant. Hazel and Robin have made their peace with the world as it is and are busy trying to get on with their lives until an old colleague, Rose, arrives with a frightening request forcing them to confront a moral and existential dilemma. Each of them must find their answer to an uncomfortable question: do all human lives have the same value?
The Children by Lucy Kirkwood is a captivating, complex, and truly human story that will present an exciting challenge for older actors. Are you 55 years or older? This is your time to shine!
ROLES AVAILABLE
NOTE: The role of ROSE has been precast
HAZEL (55+, female, open race/ethnicity) is a vivacious woman briming with energy who never seems to sit still. Determined to live in the present for the future, and thus constantly trying to improve her health and fitness. Hazel is often forgetful and likely to fluster in the face of negativity.
ROBIN (55+, male, open race/ethnicity) is a playful, teasing, flirtatious man who was probably quite a charmer in his day – and may still be charming to some. Although determined to make life bearable post-apocalypse, Robin is more eager than Hazel to dredge up the past for pleasant memories and take care of old obligations.
NOTE: All roles are open regarding ethnicity/race and (dis)ability; we welcome trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid actors.
REGISTRATION
Please note: you must register in advance to audition! To register, email us at postproductionswindsor@gmail.com with: a) a theatre resume in doc or docx format; b) a headshot (it need not be professional); c) the role(s) for which you are auditioning; and d) if applicable, any special considerations that may be relevant to our casting decisions.
REHEARSALS and PERFORMANCES
Read-through: 20 November 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Rehearsals:
Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 22 November 2022 to 26 January 2023
All rehearsals are from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. A more detailed rehearsal schedule including specific days off and holiday break will be provided once the cast is chosen.
Tech week: 29 January 2023 to 2 February 2023.
Performance dates: February 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM
THE CHILDREN
Written by Lucy Kirkwood
Directed by Fay Lynn
SYNOPSIS
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the cast of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children – winner of the U.K. Writer’s Guild Award for Best Play. In this moving post-apocalyptic drama in which society has disintegrated due to climate change and subsequent nuclear disaster, two retired nuclear scientists spend their final years living just outside the exclusion zone created by the leaking nuclear power plant. Hazel and Robin have made their peace with the world as it is and are busy trying to get on with their lives until an old colleague, Rose, arrives with a frightening request forcing them to confront a moral and existential dilemma. Each of them must find their answer to an uncomfortable question: do all human lives have the same value?
The Children by Lucy Kirkwood is a captivating, complex, and truly human story that will present an exciting challenge for older actors. Are you 55 years or older? This is your time to shine!
ROLES AVAILABLE
NOTE: The role of ROSE has been precast
HAZEL (55+, female, open race/ethnicity) is a vivacious woman briming with energy who never seems to sit still. Determined to live in the present for the future, and thus constantly trying to improve her health and fitness. Hazel is often forgetful and likely to fluster in the face of negativity.
ROBIN (55+, male, open race/ethnicity) is a playful, teasing, flirtatious man who was probably quite a charmer in his day – and may still be charming to some. Although determined to make life bearable post-apocalypse, Robin is more eager than Hazel to dredge up the past for pleasant memories and take care of old obligations.
NOTE: All roles are open regarding ethnicity/race and (dis)ability; we welcome trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid actors.
REGISTRATION
Please note: you must register in advance to audition! To register, email us at postproductionswindsor@gmail.com with: a) a theatre resume in doc or docx format; b) a headshot (it need not be professional); c) the role(s) for which you are auditioning; and d) if applicable, any special considerations that may be relevant to our casting decisions.
REHEARSALS and PERFORMANCES
Read-through: 20 November 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Rehearsals:
Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 22 November 2022 to 26 January 2023
All rehearsals are from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. A more detailed rehearsal schedule including specific days off and holiday break will be provided once the cast is chosen.
Tech week: 29 January 2023 to 2 February 2023.
Performance dates: February 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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