Mametz Ensemble Call Out - Take Part in an NTW Show

Mametz Call Out

 

Hello,

 

NTW are looking for a non-professional, ensemble cast for our next production Mametz by Owen Sheers, writer of The Passion.

 

We are looking for 10 male performers (8 who look late teens/early twenties and 2 who are older) and 10 female performers (all ages). Who are able to sing and move and appear in key crowd scenes as part of this unique, outdoors, site-specific production.

 

Here is some information from Mametz’s Director, Matthew Dunster:

 

“We have an opportunity for 20 people to get involved with NTW's next production.

Mametz is a large-scale, adventurous production performed in an ancient woodland near Usk, Monmouthshire, and will give audiences a vivid glimpse into life – and death – in the trenches and battlefields of the Somme.

Inspired by Welsh writer Owen Sheers’ poem Mametz Wood, it will draw on written material by the poets who fought in or witnessed one of the war’s bloodiest conflicts - the Battle of Mametz Wood, in which 4,000 of the the 38th (Welsh) Division were killed or wounded.

I want the help of 20 committed, talented members of the community to tell this story.

If you have a genuine interest in being part of this exciting process and like to get involved with acting, dancing or sport, then we'd love to receive an application from you.

You will be valued and welcomed and have the opportunity to go on a journey with, and learn from, a very strong group of professional performers and an outstanding creative team.

It's an important project.  It's important to document and commemorate the battle and the losses Wales suffered.  It's important to acknowledge the beautiful poetic voices that were found through experiencing this conflict.  We'd appreciate your involvement.

Thank you

Matthew Dunster”

This opportunity is unpaid but the rewards of working with such a dynamic creative team are plenty. We will cover reasonable expenses.

The productions are happening in Usk, Monmouthshire and rehearsals will be taking place at a venue TBC in the surrounding area.

You would need to be available for:

 

Wednesday 21st May 2014 @ 7.30pm – Meet and Greet

Tuesday 27th May  @ 7pm – 2 hour Rehearsal

Wednesday 28th May @ 7pm – 2 hour Rehearsal

Tuesday 3rd June  @ 7pm – 2 hour Rehearsal

Wednesday 4th June @ 7pm – 2 hour Rehearsal

Tuesday 10th June  @ 7pm – 2 hour Rehearsal

Wednesday 11th June @ 7pm – 2 hour Rehearsal

Tuesday 17th June  @ 7pm – 3 hour Tech Rehearsal

Wednesday 18th June @ 7pm – 3 hour Tech Rehearsal

Friday 20th June @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hour Open Dress Rehearsal

Monday 23rd June @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hour Dress Rehearsal

Tuesday 24th June @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hours Public Performance

Wednesday 25th June @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hours Public Performance

Thursday 26th June @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hours Public Performance

Friday 27th June @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hours Public Performance

Saturday 28thth June @ 12.30 pm to 4pm AND 6.30pm – 7 hours Public Performance

Monday 30th June @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hour Public Performance

Tuesday 1st July @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hours Public Performance

Wednesday 2nd July @ @ 12.30 pm to 4pm AND 6.30pm – 7 hours Public Performance

Thursday 3rd July @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hours Public Performance

Friday 4th July @ 6.30pm – 3.5 hours Public Performance

Saturday 5th July @ 12.30 pm to 4pm AND 6.30pm – 7 hours Public Performance

 

You need to be over 18 to apply and (for the men) be prepared to have your hair cut into a WW1 style.

 

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please apply to team@nationaltheatrewales.org with your name, contact details and telling us why you would like to be part of this ensemble cast.

 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

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Comment by Phillip Jones on May 23, 2014 at 20:23

Gutted that I would be unavailable for 2 sessions In June. Best of luck!

Comment by Sarah Jane Leigh on May 12, 2014 at 23:47

Hi, Unfortunately not. It is payment of reasonable expenses. Thanks Sarah x 

Comment by Rhisiart. Morgan on May 12, 2014 at 13:44

Are we paid for the performance?

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