Multi-tasking actors to play several roles in neuro-diveristy play - Kent

An ambitious amateur production confronting the stigma surrounding neuro-diversity (mental health)
Casting no. 370188     Kent, United Kingdom
Multi-tasking actors to play several roles in neuro-diveristy play - Kent
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Synopsis of the play:
(Protagonists' surnames are 'Gray' in memory of my late father, Graham Tyler.)

Nine-year-old Max Gray feels bombarded by the numerous portrayals and opinions of ‘mad’ and ’crazy’ people.
Maxs’ Mum, Alice (reference to Alice in Wonderland and her mad companions) is the curator for the ‘Exhibition of the Neurologically Diverse’: an exhibition to E.N.D the stigma surrounding mentally diverse individuals, such as those with schizophrenia, autism, bipolar and depression (the greatly stigmatised mental health issues of the 21st century).

Over a weekend, Max and Mum confront mental health labels and the reality of mental diversity, with revelations, acceptance and surprises for Max.
This play contains reality and fiction in order to discuss the fascinating world of the neuro-diverse, including poems, literature, art and a cast suffering/prospering from neuro-diversity.
The audience are encouraged to stay after the curtain falls to have their say on the play, its premise and the greater world reality of the ‘NEUROLOGICALLY DIVERSE’ individual.

Please be advised that the play itself will be filmed, however, the audience will not be involved in the filming.

Location: Kent, United Kingdom

Payment details: no pay

In Kent, at Canterbury Christ Church University (if successful dates/venues will be added)
Edited 05 September 2012

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Depiction of Stephen Wilthsire, Autism

Portray the famous autistic Stephen Wiltshire, famous for his ability to draw city scapes from memory, short role.
THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIFFERENCES ARE ACTIVELY ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE - ALTOUGH YOUR NEURO-DIVERSITY WILL ONLY BE MENTIONED AS A PART OF THE WHOLE CAST, YOU WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED AND SINGLED OUT

Males, aged 18 to 35 from Kent, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Skin colour: Black
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: UK English

'Caretaker' + depiction of Stephen Fry, Biploar

Portray Stephen Fry (short role), famous for having biploar, as well as portraying a caretaker in another short scene.
THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIFFERENCES ARE ACTIVELY ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE - ALTOUGH YOUR NEURO-DIVERSITY WILL ONLY BE MENTIONED AS A PART OF THE WHOLE CAST, YOU WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED AND SINGLED OUT

Males, aged 18 to 40 from Kent, United Kingdom

Maximum Height: 187 cm / 6ft 2in
Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Skin colour: White
Languages spoken: English
Accents spoken: UK Posh


Listing created: 30 July 2012

Applications closed: 30 October 2012
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