ReBels Young Company is a project designed to be a springboard for emerging artists, allowing them to take on the challenge of creating a touring show without the financial barriers typically associated with touring. This project will develop a cohort of early-career artists aged 18-25 and provide them with a paid opportunity to produce a show suitable for touring. Participants are offered mentorship, support, and paid work to enable them to produce their first show from scratch. Mentorship is provided throughout the process by established creatives in the Plymouth arts scene, we will also provide bespoke 1:1 mentorship which reflects your needs as the programme progresses.

Rebels Young Company holds significant importance, especially given the limited opportunities available in the South West. Nationally, the arts are underfunded, making it challenging for young creatives to secure paid opportunities. We believe young people deserve paid work, as they represent some of the most important and exciting voices in our community and future.

Be part of the touring company of ReBels Young Company! 

 

ReBels Young Company are looking for 4 actors to star in their newest touring production ‘The Witching Hour’! 

 

Rehearsals will run weekly in Plymouth on a Wednesday from February 12th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, with a week intensive from 27th - 30th May. The tour will run from June - August (full tour schedule to come) 

 

This is a paid opportunity - the fee currently is £1655 which will increase if additional venues are added. Travel and Per Diems are included for shows outside of the travel to work area

 

In order to apply, please submit an application form which includes a self tape of you reading the monologue linked to the character you wish to audition for. You are also invited to send any supplementary images or footage to support your application.

 

Those who are successful in making the shortlist will be invited to an in person audition on 8th February

 

Eligibility and requirements:

• Must be legally allowed to work in the UK
• Must be able to attend weekly rehearsals in Plymouth
• Must be aged 18-30
• No previous professional experience/paid work necessary!

 

Witch Hunter:

 

• A sharp-tongued game show host, sarcastic, and quick-witted, with a dry sense of humor. 

• Gender: Gender Not Specific. 
• Playing Age: Mid 20’s-30’s.
• Specific Playing Attributes: N/A. 
• Specific Skills: Improvisation skills, experience of comedy is a bonus

 

Sides for Witch Hunter

 

Mary:

 

• An initially timid individual who is nominated to take part in the game show 

• Gender: Female Presenting

• Playing Age: Early - Mid 20’s.
• Specific Playing Attributes: N/A
• Specific Skills: Comfortable being submerged in water. 

 

Sides for Mary

 

Multi-Rolling Actor 1 - Chad, Mary’s Dad and Dr Andrews :

 

• Chad: Clueless and self-absorbed, seeking fame and validation
• Dr Andrews:  A well-respected medical professional
• Mary’s Dad:  A timid, controlled man of very few words.
• Gender: Male Presenting
• Playing Age: 18 - 30
• Specific Playing Attributes: N/A
• Specific Skills: Comfortable having their face underwater. 

 

Sides for Multi-Roller 1

 

Multi-Roller 2 - Constance, Mary’s Mum, Stand Up Comedian

 

• Constance: Mary’s elderly neighbour, confused and batty
• Mary’s Mum: hard-faced and controlling with a strong sense of disapproval towards her daughter
• Stand Up Comedian: Opens the show with a topical stand up routine and warms up the audience
• Gender: Female Presenting
• Playing Age: 25 - 30
• Specific Playing Attribute: N/A
• Specific Skills: Stand up and improv experience

 

Sides for Multi-Roller 2

 

Deadline: 1st February at 12pm

 

We are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and we actively encourage disabled people and people from backgrounds currently underrepresented in our team and the arts workforce to apply. If you require any of this information in another format or have any access requirements to complete your application get in touch on rebelsyoungcompany@barbicantheatre.co.uk and we’ll do all we can to support.

 

Application Form