A wonderful role for an older actor, retired soldier Reg at first appears to be cantankerous, short tempered and unfriendly but forges an unlikely friendship with the young people on the estate as they work together to reopen the old dance hall where he and his late wife had success as a dance partnership. Because he is fit and articulate, the part could suit an actor with a playing age of 65-70. Some basic ballroom dance skills would be an advantage.
After three successful series of “Watch Over Me”,we looking to recruit actors for the upcoming filming of the fourth series. It is an educational series distributed to schools, youth centres and groups, and is supported by patrons such as Linda Bellingham and Len Goodman. This current series focuses on fictional people and events reflecting on the murder of Jimmy Mizen, and uses scripted stories intertwined with real life footage.
Title: “Watch Over Me”
Writer: John Hoggarth
Director: Chris Jupe
Auditions: Week commencing 1st February
Rehearsal dates: 8th - 20th February (approximately 3-5 days during this period)
Filming dates: 22nd February - 14th March (approximately 3-5 days during this period)
About the series:
“Watch Over Me” IV focuses on a fictional local television news station as it reports on a community under pressure - Brockfield, and in particular the rivalry between Union Street Estate and Parkside Estate. The drama series will highlight the numerous and various issues confronting people in communities like Brockfield and bring to life some of the decisions and dilemmas they face on a daily basis. Using engaging and realistic characters to provide a window into a difficult world, “Watch Over Me” IV will present slices of life that can offer guidance, insight and hope to people still working out their own strategies for survival.
Twelve months ago, Brockfield was the site of a particularly senseless murder. A sixteen year-old boy from the local further eduction college was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack. The case is about to go to trial and although murder is a rarity, even in Brockfield, it seems to encapsulate the poor reputation the area has. The drama explores the devastating effect an event like this has on family, friends and a wider community.
Actors needed:
We are looking to audition for 15 new parts as per the breakdown below, to play alongside some smaller regular characters. Actors will need to be available as much as possible during the rehearsal and filming period and able to attend an audition at some time in the week commencing the 1st February. Actors in any role may have any accent - as the fictional location of Brockfield represents “any town”.
The work is paid for both rehearsal and filming days. Wages will be detailed at the audition stage.
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