Auditions @ SPT
We normally have informal read throughs followed by a formal audition with set audition pieces for our plays and musicals but for each show the precise format is at the discretion of the director.
As details of the auditions for this seasons shows are available they will appear below. If you are interested in auditioning for a particular show you can register your interest by completing the forms below, just complete a form for each of the shows you are interested in.
​
AUDITION NOTICE FOR 'Calendar Girls’
​​
We are very excited to present Calendar Girls on the Shinfield stage this October.
The death of a much loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute to do an extraordinary thing. Blasting away all preconceptions of what it is to be in a Women's Institute, they decide to do an artistic nude calendar to raise money for charity.
​
Upturning preconceptions is a dangerous business and none of them expect the emotional and personal ramifications, but gradually the making of the fabulous and funny calendar brings each woman unexpectedly into flower.
​
But don’t think this is just a play for middle aged women. There are also 5 great male roles, 3 teenagers, plus ensemble (of all ages) creating the community of Knapely.
​
Key Dates:
Saturday 29th March: Information Pack / Welcome Video Published
Sunday 4th May 3.00–5.30pm - Launch Event / Read & Singalong
Wednesday 7th May - 7.45-10.00pm: Audition Prep / Drop In
Sunday 11th May – 2.30–5.30pm : Audition Prep / Drop In
Sunday 11th May – Midnight: Audition forms due
Monday 12th May – 7.30-10.00pm Auditions
Sunday 18th May – 2.30–5.30pm: Auditions / Casting
Monday 19th May - 7.45-10.00pm: Cast Welcome and Read Through in character
​
Shinfield regulars will already be familiar with the work of Tim Firth whose shows include Our House and The Safari Party, as well as Kinky Boots. Gary Barlow is best known for Take That, but also wrote the music and lyrics to Finding Neverland prior to collaborating with Tim on this musical version of Calendar Girls.
The true story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon, a million copycat calendars, a record breaking movie, stage play and this musical which coined the term "craughing" - the act of crying and laughing at the same time.
​
With unforgettable songs, every performance continues to add to the millions already raised for charity and also prove that there is no such thing as an ordinary woman.
This heart warming show will be produced by the same team that brought you our super-successful pantomime Snow White and the Four Swedish Popstars:
Director and Choreographer - Sharon Young
Musical Director - Patrick Naylor
Producer and Assistant Director - Sue Gowen
Sharon told us “I am delighted to be working with everyone at Shinfield again on a show that is very close to my heart. I was Ruth in the play version over 10 years ago and have loved the musical since it was released. It is a beautiful story with plenty of laughs and tears along the way and I can’t wait to work with such a talented team to bring it to life.”
Patrick says “I am hugely excited to be involved! It is going to be such fun and very rewarding for all involved in bringing a great story to the stage along with Gary Barlow’s music - a genius songsmith.”
​
Hopefully the Audition Pack, Welcome Video and Launch Event will provide all the information you need. However, if you have any immediate questions, please ask sharon@pearlcatchers.co.uk
​