Casting Call – The Other Life I Lead

Although we cannot offer a fee, travel, accommodation and access support costs will be covered. We will also be offering mentorship to help you build essential professional practice skills, including preparing access riders, negotiating contracts, invoicing, and navigating funding and support systems

We want to find bold young people who care about change. This opportunity is for performers who are developing sustained professional careers and are working at a strong artistic level.

You don’t need formal training – we’re interested in you, your skills, and your point of view.

Who We’re Looking For

Please note: this casting call follows Equality Act guidance on authentic representation. This means that we particularly welcome applications from people for whom a character description reflects their lived experience.

RED – the leader of the band, a strong vocalist and guitar player (both electric and acoustic). Red is a queer person in their 20s navigating coming out. Red carries the narrative of the show through poetic spoken word and song.

SUN – a strong dancer in their 20s, and a close friend to Red. Sun is Learning Disabled, joyful, expressive and determined. Although it is not a requirement, if you also play a musical instrument, that’s very welcome.

SEASON – plays more than one instrument in the band. Season is queer, in their 20s, out and proud, a leader within their community. Season could be played by a drag artist, a trans or gay performer: lived experience would be valued in this role.

JADE – plays more than one instrument in the band. Jade is neurodivergent and is experienced at masking in order to fit in. Jade is a childhood friend to Red and Sun. Lived experience would be valued in this role.

SKY – plays more than one instrument in the band. Sky is queer, confident but vulnerable. Sky uses code switching as a survival tool for moving between social worlds. They fall in love with Red. Lived experience would be valued in this role.