Callout to Actors

We are seeking four actors for our December production of UGLY! A Cinderella Story. 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.

UGLY! A Cinderella Story

Stuck on the sidelines of someone else’s story, the Ugly Sister is hackit, crabbit, and desperate for a change.

Across the ballroom, fresh from her success in glowing up Cinderella with a princess-worthy frock and fancy glass slippers, the Fairy Godmother is ready to kick back and enjoy another happy-ever-after. But finding herself stuck at the Wondernauld Christmas Ball, her fairy senses start a-tingling that there’s a wish still to be granted…

In this magical makeover journey, the Fairy Godmother and Ugly Sister must work together to achieve a transformation really worth doing and discover that true worth is on the inside, not the outside. But will the Ugly Sister accept the help she needs or has she been wearing this ‘ugly’ label too long to change?

An unforgettable spin on the classic Cinderella fairy tale, step into the magical world of Wondernauld for a festive treat that will have you laughing, singing, and dancing in the aisles.

Details

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

Project Roles

Fairy Godmother/Maw (Aka Stepmother) & Musical Director

We are looking for an actor who can multi-role for both the Fairy Godmother/Maw (aka Stepmother). This role will also include the role of Musical Director for the production. We are looking for someone who has experience as an MD/teaching music, very confident musically, confident in creating harmonies and would feel comfortable in this position and make it their own. You will also be required to play guitar live on stage, so we’d be looking for someone who is highly skilled in guitar.

This role is open to ALL genders as we’d love to see different interpretations.

Requirements:

  • Strong singing vocals
  • Very musically confident
  • Confident with musical directing and teaching music
  • Highly skilled guitar player
  • Strong comedy and multi-rolling skills


Height:  Any
Gender: Any
Appearance: Any
Contract type: Equity – ITC
Contract info: £545 per week (discussion around fees for MD role will be considered)

For this role, you will be required to join rehearsals a week prior to the rest of the cast to work on the musical direction with our composer.

Ugly Sisters: Chantelle/Sasha

This actor will multi-role both Ugly Sisters (Chantelle & Sasha)

This role is open to ALL genders as we’d love to see different interpretations.

Requirements:

  • Strong vocals
  • Strong ability to tell a story through song
  • Strong comedy and multi-rolling skills


Height:  Any
Gender: Female, Transgender – female, Non-Binary
Appearance: Any
Contract type: Equity – ITC
Contract info: £545 per week

For this role, you will be required to join rehearsals a week prior to the rest of the cast to work on the musical direction with our composer.

Cinderella/Multi-Roles

Looking for an actor to play the role of Cinderella as well as multi-rolling other characters throughout the show.

Requirements:

  • Strong vocals
  • Strong ability to tell a story through song
  • Strong comedy and multi-rolling skills


Height:  Any
Gender: Female, Transgender – female, Non-Binary
Age: 20-30 years
Appearance: Any
Contract type: Equity – ITC
Fee: £545 per week

Prince Charming/Multi-Roles

Looking for an actor to play the role of Prince Charming as well as multi-rolling other characters throughout the show.

Requirements:

  • Strong vocals
  • Strong ability to tell a story through song
  • Strong comedy and multi-rolling skills


Height:  Any
Gender: Male, Transgender – male, Non-Binary
Age: Any
Appearance: Any
Contract type: Equity – ICT
Contract info: £545 per week

How to Apply

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

Deadline for applications: 12pm, Friday 21 July 2023

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