Tees Valley Actor Call Out- World’s on Fire

The play is a journey into what can happen when a town comes together to face global challenges through local strength. Vici is spending time with Stockton and Tees Valley residents and local environmental groups, with whom the production is co-created and performed.

We are casting for four characters, you can read the full casting breakdown linked below. A short summary is available here:

Four characters find themselves connected in a reclaimed old riverside shed which has become a community climate hub, where different groups meet to look after our area in a range of different ways, when an eviction notice is served and they are accused of anti-social behaviour.

Bec
Bec is a young activist who is trying to get young people involved with climate activism and Disability rights.

Playing age: 20ish
Ethnicity: Any
Wheelchair using actor required

Elena is older and never intended to become an activist with her hobbies -it just evolved. She loves wildlife and is someone who is more confident now that she’s older.

Playing age: 50ish
Ethnicity: Any

Jude
Jude is an upcycling, recycling artist who loves cardboard sculpture. They are also a sound artist, enjoying making recordings in nature.

Playing age: 25ish
Ethnicity: Any
Non binary actor required

Maurice
Maurice is in his early to mid sixties, and is active, likes being busy. A former Teesside industry worker and union man, he retired and is now the allotment king – knows a thing or two about growing sturdy plants.
Playing age: 60ish
Ethnicity: Any

All actors will be paid the following freelance fees:
3 day workshopping £450.00 inclusive plus the freelance fee for rehearsals and performance is £3250.00 inclusive

Rehearsals will be 5 days a week, Monday-Friday 10am-6pm. Where there are performances, working hours will be adjusted to ensure that actors are not required overtime.