*Audition notice!*
Next week, we will be holding auditions for No Drama’s Summer Production 2025!
‘The Grönholm Method’, written by Jordi Galcerán Ferrer, and directed by Theo Dennis.
The play will run from the 1st to the 5th of July, in Smock Alley Boys School!
Audition dates:
– Tuesday 4th March, 6:30pm
– Friday 7th March, 6:30pm
Callbacks are expected to take place on Sunday 9th March (from 4pm).
The deadline for applications to audition is Thursday 6th March.
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Four candidates arrive for a “group interview”. Eventually, what starts simply as an unorthodox exercise, turns out to be a series of games.
Characters go through challenges that are more personal than expected. It makes them confront their past, present and future. Healthy competition quickly turns into full-blown conflict. Human decency and limits are challenged.
The play explores the relationships among the four contenders. Common denominators throughout the play: Constant change of character motivation and characters clashing with each other.
Jordi Galcerán Ferrer accurately depicts a situation everyone has found themselves in: A job interview.
Galcerán got a few awards and became widely known with this play. Mostly due to the play’s simple language and character depth. What makes a person behave the way they do? One could describe this as a character drama or a dark comedy.
As a director, my objective is simple: I don’t want the audience to leave with an agreed perception of the play. I want people to disagree about what happened, who is who and who was right or wrong. Ideally, after the play ends the audience will feel compelled to go for a drink and have a heated discussion.
Important: Ages listed below are playing ages. If you can pass as an X year old male/female with the right make up, that’s fine.
What you will be asked for during the audition is: Can you portray the highs and lows of a character; can you follow guidance and change direction easily; what is your emotional range; can you extend your range with the right coaching; can you act consistent to your character’s motivation?
Characters:
– Frank, Male, 30s to 40s: Aggressive and rude. Wants the job no matter what. Abrasive, does not hold back even if that makes him an outcast in the group.
– Rick, Male, 30s to 50s: More of an introvert, looks for common ground. Has his own limits but will fight for what he wants.
– Melanie, Female, 20s to 40s: Independent, intelligent, also pushy; what you would call “leadership material”. She is not afraid to make serious sacrifices to succeed in a man’s world. Clashes with Frank.
– Carl, Male, late 20s to 40s: Smart, competent but also thoughtful. Crosses his limits during the interview but also goes back to what makes him human.
Please note there might be another audition in April for non-speaking roles. Keep an eye out on the socials.
To register your interest in auditioning please fill in the form at the link below and we will be in touch with audition pieces and date/time of audition. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
