When a Gen Z playwright learns about the life of 1920’s rebellious force, Joe Carstairs, they can’t help but notice parallels in their own identity.
A highly-charged fusion of movement, words, and music that brings one of the 20th century’s boldest queer figures into sharp relief.
Confronting cis-heteronormativity on
This play confronts cis-heteronormativity head-on, delving into the intersections of gender, sexuality, and class.
Carstairs looks at the complexities of being socialised as a woman and how genderqueerness can call into question your relationship to womanhood, lesbianism, and society as a whole.
Find out more about Joe Carstairs by visiting the Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes website.
Paid opportunity
This is a paid opportunity for LGBTQIA+ performers for a four-week rehearsals, a three-week London run and a three-night run on the Isle of Wight, looking for actor-musicians for the following roles:
Role 1: Hik – They/Them
- Early/mid 20s – A struggling working class non-binary writer. Opinionated, smart, if a little lost and insecure. Exists in the – modern day narrative. Some scenes include misgendering.
- Role may involve some intimacy.
- To be played by an actor who identifies as queer/non-binary/genderqueer/genderfluid
- Any ethnicity
- Actor-Musician would be ideal – comfortable with singing
- Comfortable with movement would be ideal, but not essential
Role 2: Ensemble Member ~ Multiple Roles
- Looking for an actor-musician who is a confident multi-roler, comfortable playing multiple genders and multiple ages, potentially across both timelines (1920s & 2023).
- Any ethnicity.
- Comfortable with movement and singing would be ideal, but not essential.
Key dates
Rehearsals:
- 6th May to 31st May 2024
London Run:
- Get In: 2nd June 2024
- Tech / Plot : 3rd June 2024
- Dress and 1st Preview: 4th June
- 2nd Preview: 5th June 2024
- Press night: 6th June 2024
- Run: 4th – 22nd June 2024
- Get out: 22nd June 2024 (after last show)
Isle of Wight Run:
- Get in + Tech + 3 shows: 2nd July to 5th July 2024
- Get out: 5th July 2024 (after last show)
How to apply
Send your CV/Spotlight to [email protected] along with a short explanation of why you’re interested in the project and what you’d bring to the role.
Include what instruments you can play and at what level. 300 words max.
Next steps
If successful, you will be invited to a three-hour workshop audition on either 17th or 18th April in London, with potential recalls during the week of 22nd April on a one-to-one or pairs basis.
Deadline for applications: 12th April 2024.
Visit the Stonecrabs website to find out more about the contemporary theatre company.
