Audition for new Cinderella panto with Lewes Drama Collective
We are proud to announce that auditions are now open for our brand new and unique pantomime adaptation of the classic family favourite story – Cinderella.
Lewes Drama Collective are delighted to announce audition workshop details for our family-friendly and jolly-good-fun pantomime production of Cinderella.
Voted by Britons as the most popular of all the festive pantomime tales, Cinderella is the big one and our new adaptation of the traditional panto classic promises to have it all!
With a new script written by Tim Rowland, our heart-warming and giggle-inducing production is set to feature royal and well-known characters such as Chips, the wicked stepmother and the terrible sisters, alongside individuals from all walks of life, a variety of highly entertaining types and adorable friends that Cinderella will surely wish to sing-along with.
Rehearsals will run from September 2024 until January 2025, and our performance(s) will take place in Lewes at the historic All Saints Centre on weekend date(s) in February 2025.
Our dedicated team will guide members each step of the way to help make everyone’s experience as much fun as possible, and our wonderful costume creator is able to design garments to fit all shapes and sizes.
We welcome one and all to take part in this spectacular debut and would be delighted to cast enthusiastic performing artists and keen thespians of all abilities aged six and above.
CINDERELLA AUDITION WORKSHOPS
It is our firm belief that everyone should have the chance to shine on stage which is why we wish to include individuals of all capabilities – with or without previous acting experience – to become part of our fantastical theatre production.
In order to keep our audition process as stress-free, enjoyable and transparent as possible, we invite you and/or your child/teen to come to one of our audition workshops so that you may find out more about the pantomime, key dates and group membership details.
Our Cinderella Audition Workshops will take place for different age groups during the first fortnight of September in Lewes as follows:
Online – everyone welcome!
This brief workshop session is intended for non-members.
Wednesday, September 4th from 7:00pm to 7:30pm via Zoom video conference call (details to be provided)
In-person for adults (ages 18+)
This brief workshop session is intended for existing and prospective members.
Wednesday, September 11th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in Lewes at the Elephant & Castle pub
In-person for children 6 to 11
This session is intended for existing and prospective members.
Thursday, September 12th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Malling Community Centre in Lewes
In-person for teens 11 to 17
This session is intended for existing and prospective members.
Thursday, September 12th from 6:30pm to 8:25pm in Lewes at the Malling Community Centre
In-person for young people 11 to 17
This session is intended for existing and prospective members.
Saturday, September 14th from 10:45am to 12:30pm at the King’s Church Centre in Lewes
We aim to keep the audition process fair and transparent and all who audition and wish to become a member will be informed of their character and group allocation in September.
HOW TO AUDITION
Click below to complete our form and book your place for one of our Cinderella Audition Workshops
To register for an audition workshop, please sign up via the above form by August 31st 2024 or send an email to enquiry@dramacollective.com to secure a place.
Please note that in order to participate in our Cinderella panto and any of our productions, you must become a member of one of our drama groups in Lewes and members are expected to commit to the rehearsals and production dates.
We are proud to operate an open casting policy and encourage individuals of any gender to apply for any role which they feel is suitable, regardless of gender, age or any or all protected characteristics.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Back-stage
We are always interested in hearing from those who would like to support us behind the scenes to create successful productions. If you are able to give a few hours of your time as a volunteer chaperone, by controlling lighting and music cues, or by working on props and scenery creations, then please lend a hand and get in touch via our Contact Form.
Donate a prize for our charity raffle
We like to run raffles to help raise funds for charitable not-for-profit organisations The Flying Seagull Project and The Starr Trust that do brilliant work for younger generations by turning frowns upside down for those who need it most in the UK and at refugee camps overseas.
In return for your generous raffle prize donation, your business logo would be featured in prominent marketing areas to be seen by all audience members. For more information, please contact Becky via email at marketing@dramacollective.com.
Become a sponsor
You may also show your support for our talented cast members and hard-working team by advertising in our professionally printed production programme and/or by helping us to cover some of our production costs (materials, printing, marketing, venue, etc.) in return for a combination of digital and PR campaigns targeted at people in and around the Lewes area. To discuss any of the above or if you have other suggestions that would help us to fund our shows, please contact Becky via email at marketing@dramacollective.com.