AUDITION NOTICE

Double Bill

Sea Wall 

by Simon Stephens
directed by Frankie Knight

&
W.M.D. - Woman of Mass Deception

Written and directed by Strat Mastoris

Both plays will take place in the Studio Theatre

Audition Notice for Sea Wall Written by Simon Stephens

originally a short film in 2012, then performed at The Old Vic, in a limited run both times by Andrew Scott in 2018

Auditions Date
Saturday 5th July 2025 at 11am -3pm (individual audition slots)

Rehearsal Period
From mid July - show week.
We will work together on availability but to begin with two nights a week. Then from mid-August we will ramp up to two nights during the week and either Saturday or Sunday afternoons. There will be a 10 day period when the director will be away in early September, however cover rehearsals will be agreed so not to lose traction or momentum.

Performance dates
Friday 3rd - Saturday 11th October 2025
(there will be no performances on the Sunday or Monday evenings)

Synopsis
Things for Alex are good. He loves his wife, his daughter, his city, his job. But sometimes the force of life can crash against you. Sometimes everything you thought you could always depend on can be taken away. Sea Wall deals with accidental death and themes that might be upsetting for some.

Cast
I am looking for a really strong male actor, with a playing age between 30-45. This is a one man play, lasting about 40 minutes. Requirement of the playwright states no sounds effects or staging, just a blank minimal set. So the actor will need to have the audience in the palm of their hand from the beginning of the play and throughout.

Technical and Creative Team
I am delighted to have the fantastic Michael James composing some music for the beginning and end of the piece. We will also be looking for backstage crew for this double bill. Please contact our Production Manager, Tamsin on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in being involved.

Auditions
You will be given an individual 15/20 minute slot for your audition and will be asked to perform 1-2 pages of your choice from the Seawall script. We will also explore some improvised themes on the day, as it's a one hander I want to see how well we can collaborate together.

Rehearsals will be both explorative and collaborative.

All of our auditions are open to anyone. You don't have to be a member to audition, but you will need to join when you are cast in a production.
To express an interest, for a copy of the script, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Director, Frankie Knight by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mobile 07915054782

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Audition Notice for W.M.D. - Woman of Mass Deception

Written and Directed by Strat Mastoris

Auditions Date
Sunday 6th July 2025 - 10am – 1pm / 2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8th July 2025 - 6 - 9pm
We will arrange call-backs if necessary

Rehearsal Period
From mid/late July onwards (to take into account cast members summer holidays etc).
Ideally, we will rehearse 2 nights per week initially, with an additional weekend session as we get nearer to the production date.

Performance dates
Friday 3rd - Saturday 11th October 2025
(there will be no performances on the Sunday or Monday evenings)

Synopsis
Most of us know the story of Helen of Troy, and the Trojan War. Homer tells it as the seduction of Helen of Sparta by Prince Paris, who carried her off to Troy. To get Helen back, the Greeks mounted a great military expedition, which ended with the deception of the Wooden Horse and the destruction of the city.

But – doesn't the deaths of thousands of Greeks and Trojans seem just a teeny bit excessive to retrieve the honour of one woman? Maybe there were more realistic reasons for the war - economic and political ones - and a different role for Helen …

Cast
We are looking for five actors in total.

Agamemnon, King of Mycenae. Male, age 45 to 60 Powerful and self-assured.

The King's Treasurer. Male, any age over 30, up to 65 Smooth and diplomatic.

Iphigenia, the king's daughter. Female, playing age mid-teens. Slender physique.

Helen, Queen of Sparta, Agamemnon's sister-in-law. Female, age 30 to 40

Odysseus, King of Ithaka. Male, age in forties. Ideally muscular physique (he's a warrior)
Self-assured. In the final section, Odysseus also becomes Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Audition Process
Our auditions will be in the format of group auditions, on the Sunday morning, afternoon or Tuesday evening. This is so we can observe the dynamics between the different pairs and groups of characters.
We may not use all of the 3 hour slot, but please be prepared to stay for the duration if necessary.
The playscript is available to read online - https://stratmastoris.wordpress.com/plays/ but parts will be available printed for the auditions.
If you would like to audition, please contact our Production Manager, Tamsin, on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. advising which part you are interested in and any preference of audition slot. Please provide a contact number.
If you have any queries regarding this production, please contact Strat on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07950 872230
All of our auditions are open to anyone. You don't have to be a member to audition, but you will need to join if you are cast in a production.

Technical and Creative Team
We already have most of our creative team in place, but will also be looking for backstage crew, a makeup artist and a costume assistant/dresser for this double bill.