Pinocchio Casting

We are seeking four actors for our December production of Pinocchio, written by Gary McNair with music by Brian James O’Sullivan and directed by Laila Noble. We are looking for actors who are based in Scotland, in particular the West of Scotland. We also highly encourage submissions from all ethnicities and all gender expressions.

pinocchio

All Pinocchio has ever wanted is to be a real boy. But hold on…if he wants things, surely that means he has thoughts and feelings. And if he has thoughts and feelings, then doesn’t that mean he has a brain and a heart? And if he has all that, doesn’t that make him a real boy already?

He lives a fun and happy but very protected life with his wild and entertaining granny, Gepetta who wants to keep him safe and sheltered from the outside world.

But he can only stay safe and sheltered for so long. Will he ever make it to the outside world? And if so, what kind of magical adventures will he go on? Well, yes he does and you’ll need to come along to find out.

Join Pinocchio on this raucous, silly and hugely entertaining journey. Sing along with him as he meets friends, old and new, and finds out what it means to be a real boy in this fun packed Festive show.

As this is a new piece of writing by Gary McNair, the roles and scripts are very much still in development.

Details

Casting location: North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Casting details: In-person auditions will be held in June 2024.

Rehearsals starting from: w/c Monday 28th October 2024
Previews: w/c Saturday 23rd November 2023
Performances: Thursday 28th November 2024 – Sunday 29th December 2024

All roles are open to all genders.
All roles require strong singing vocals, strong comedy, physicality, the ability to tell a story through song and the ability to multi-role.
Ability to play a musical instrument a plus.
Ability to create simple choreography and teach and lead the cast in dance calls a plus (additional payment available)
All roles have no requirements for height, appearance or age – with the exception of Pinocchio who should have a playing age of under 25.

Project Roles

pinocchio

The eponymous puppet (or are they?). The role requires a performer with a strong physical performance style (this could be dance, clowning, slapstick comedy or any other skill set). Playing age up to 25, Pinocchio is naive and youthful, lovable and mischievous. Understanding of performance for children is helpful and strong storytelling a must. 

  • All roles require strong singing vocals, strong comedy, physicality, the ability to tell a story through song and the ability to multi-role.
  • Ability to play a musical instrument a plus. 
  • Ability to create simple choreography and teach and lead the cast in dance calls a plus (additional payment available)

Height:  Any
Gender: Any
Age: Playing Age under 25
Appearance: Any
Contract type: Equity – ITC
Fee: £573 per week

Gepetta (and other multirole)

Pinocchio’s beloved grandmother. We are looking for a performer with strong narrative skills, experience of Panto and/or children’s theatre an advantage. A bold and confident performer able to offer a larger-than-life performance as well as capture the softer moments between Pinocchio and his granny. 

  • All roles require strong singing vocals, strong comedy, physicality, the ability to tell a story through song and the ability to multi-role.
  • Ability to play a musical instrument a plus. 
  • Ability to create simple choreography and teach and lead the cast in dance calls a plus (additional payment available)


Height:  Any
Gender: Any
Appearance: Any
Contract type: Equity – ITC
Contract info: £573 per week

Hingwy Cricket (and other multi role)

Pinocchio’s guide. The part will involve strong narrative skills, so storytelling ability a must. Performance also requires ability to multi-role, and demonstrate strong physicality and comic timing. 

  • All roles are open to all genders. 
  • All roles require strong singing vocals, strong comedy, physicality, the ability to tell a story through song and the ability to multi-role.
  • Ability to play a musical instrument a plus. 
  • Ability to create simple choreography and teach and lead the cast in dance calls a plus (additional payment available)


Height:  Any
Gender: Any
Age: Any
Appearance: Any
Contract type: Equity – ITC
Fee: £573 per week

Mozart (and other multi role)

The family pet with a lot of opinions. This part will involve a lot of multi-rolling so strong physicality and comic timing a must. 

  • All roles are open to all genders. 
  • All roles require strong singing vocals, strong comedy, physicality, the ability to tell a story through song and the ability to multi-role.
  • Ability to play a musical instrument a plus. 
  • Ability to create simple choreography and teach and lead the cast in dance calls a plus (additional payment available)


Height:  Any
Gender: Any
Age: Any
Appearance: Any
Contract type: Equity – ICT
Contract info: £573 per week

How to Apply

Please apply via Spotlight. If you are not a member of Spotlight, please email programme@cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk

Deadline for applications: 12pm, Friday 17 May 2024

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