The Rock and Roll Pantos THE SWORD IN THE STONE, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, CINDERELLA and ROBIN HOOD
Seasonal entertainment with all the trimmings – jokes, slapstick and
lashings of audience participation – with the added delight of all the music
played live by multi-talented casts of 10 people – these rock pantos combine
the best of traditional pantomime with classic rock, soul and pop hits.
We are currently casting for various roles in these Christmas shows.
Excellent, versatile singing voices with wide ranges, good acting and
movement skills – and exceptional comedic skills, of course! Enthusiastic,
energetic and charismatic performers. ALL ROLES ARE FOR ACTOR-MUSICIANS.
Male and female actor musicians to play the young hero and heroine leads –
playing ages approximately 18-25 – (Cinders/Jack/Robin/Prince types etc) –
must be good actors, with excellent versatile singing voices and ability to
play at least ONE instrument from the list below to a professional standard.
Male and female actor musicians of varying playing ages to play other roles
(including Baron/Squire/Dame/Fairy etc and Buttons/Silly Billy etc type
roles) to play at least TWO instruments from the list below to a
professional standard. Versatile actors with good comedy and energy and good
singing voices.
Dame – strong personality, comfortable with an audience, good sense of
comedy.
Baddie – male and female. Strong personality, comfortable with an audience,
excellent rock/pop voice.
Buttons types – appealing, engaging warm personality, with good sense of
physical comedy and strong rock/pop voice.
We are looking for a rock/soul band line up so the following instruments
will be required : guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, brass – sax, trumpet,
trombone. Please do not suggest artistes who do not play these instruments
to an appropriate PROFESSIONAL standard.