Elf - performer call out

We are looking for a dynamic stage performer to play one of the three elves. The other two elves and the Shoemaker will be played by two members of PaddleBoat Theatre Company.
The elves each have distinct personalities, which govern how they interact with each other and the world around them.
We are looking for a performer with a playing age of 20-35 to play an elf that is astute, resourceful and level headed.

Must be local to Exeter, Devon.

Height: Any height
Gender: Any gender
Appearance: Any appearance
Contract type: Equity - ITC
Contract info: Weekly fee of £600 plus reasonable expenses.

Rehearsals 11th November - 13th December (5 weeks)
Production 16th - 24th December in Exeter

Casting type: In-Person in Exeter

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Workshop audition on the 4th September in Exeter from 10-1pm, for shortlisted applicants. We will send out further details about this to those invited to attend. Please let us know any access requirements you may need.

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• Experience performing to/working with young people

• A strong physical performer

• Singing ability

• Enjoyment and experience in devising

• Puppetry

• Interacting with audiences

The Elves and Shoemaker is about dreaming bigger and accepting new ideas. It’s the Borrowers meets Pinocchio – the Elves wear bits and bobs scavenged from the Shoemakers desk, whilst the shoemaker is surrounded by the tools of his craft. The story takes place in an outdated shoe shop, on a traditional high street in the real world. It starts when the Shoemaker realises the business is struggling and ends when it has been passed on to the elves who find a way to run the shop successfully. The Elves must survive and want to thrive, but the world is bigger and scarier than they are. The Shoemaker wants someone to fill his shoes, but he thinks he is alone. The show will be underscored by original music. All characters will be played by actors, deploying puppetry when the big and small worlds collide. The Elves treat the shop as their playground – they are energetic, physical creatures who sing, sneak and steal. This is not Santa’s Grotto.