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Has Suffolk Got Talent?

We're looking for a talented young actress to join our professional cast this summer...

Red Rose Chain returns to Rendlesham Forest this Summer with Suffolk’s biggest outdoor theatre event. This year we are looking to change the life of one budding Suffolk actress, with the opportunity to work alongside the professional cast on this Summer’s production of THE WINTER’S TALE. With an estimated audience of over 8000, this year’s THEATRE IN THE FOREST is the perfect place for one aspiring young woman to make her mark on the region. She’ll need to be willing to commit her whole summer to being part of an event that has been described by critics as ‘Shakespeare as it should be done’. The role on offer is Perdita, who is a princess, but doesn’t even know it! Left to the wild animals in the woods as a baby, she has been raised by kind shepherds who found her all alone. Years later her cold and wicked Father, King Leontes, is still in charge. But will she ever find out how special she really is?   This year marks 10 years of Theatre in the Forest. With an opportunity to become a member of the company, this production will provide a unique opportunity to develop one young actress’ performance skills and professionalism.

‘The experience was fantastic…it was a real learning curve. It was great to
find out what taking part in professional production is really like."

16 year old student, Thomas Mills High School

Auditions:
•    Auditions are open to all young women aged 16 – 19
•    Open auditions take place at Red Rose Chain’s studio in Ipswich on:    Saturday 6th June  10am  – 12pm
•    No need to make an appointment; just turn up at 10am. Auditions will be in small groups so please be prepared to wait.
•    The auditions will be enjoyable, with a friendly atmosphere. The young people are not required to prepare an audition speech. All those who audition will be entitled to a free ticket to our opening night.

Performance:
•    Rehearsals take place at Red Rose Chain’s Studio in Ipswich from the 6th of July.
•    Performances take place in Rendlesham Forest Centre, Suffolk from the 6th – 30th August.
•    Travel is provided between Ipswich and Rendlesham Forest.
•    Other travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed by the company.
•    The actress will be given professional training in theatre performance skills and in understanding Shakespeare.

For any more information please phone Michael Linge at Red Rose Chain on 01473 288886.