Welcome to open auditions for Hogfather, written by Terry Pratchett and directed by Zach Chamberlaine. (Please note that you must book an audition time in order to participate.)Hogfather is based on Terry Pratchett's popular Discworld novel of the same name.
Our story begins the night before Hogswatch, the last night of the year. Yet instead of the Hogfather, Death is creeping down chimneys with presents and trying to say "Ho Ho Ho".
The Auditors of Reality have been plotting again, and have hired the Assassin's Guild to eliminate the Hogfather in a more creative way than usual. And it's down to Susan, gothic governess and Death's granddaughter (sort of), to sort everything out by morning, otherwise there won't be a morning....
ROLES
There are 32 roles available for adults of all ages, genders and backgrounds, but there are a lot of roles for men in particular. Five actors will play one slightly larger role, whilst most people will play two–three smaller roles. Unlike many Pratchett plays, there is no ‘main character’, so stage time is more evenly distributed than usual. An almost full list of the roles is given in the audition form.
There are 32 roles available for adults of all ages, genders and backgrounds, but there are a lot of roles for men in particular. Five actors will play one slightly larger role, whilst most people will play two–three smaller roles. Unlike many Pratchett plays, there is no ‘main character’, so stage time is more evenly distributed than usual. An almost full list of the roles is given in the audition form.
SKILLS WANTED
General acting skills, especially comedic acting. There are also some roles for beginners. The ability to do one or more different accents is an advantage for some roles. Experience with mask acting or singing would also be useful for some roles.
General acting skills, especially comedic acting. There are also some roles for beginners. The ability to do one or more different accents is an advantage for some roles. Experience with mask acting or singing would also be useful for some roles.
AVAILABILITY
You must be available for all of the final rehearsals (in the period 7–14 November) and the performances (in the period 16–30 November 2022).
You must be available for all of the final rehearsals (in the period 7–14 November) and the performances (in the period 16–30 November 2022).
You must be available for rehearsals on Monday evenings and Sunday afternoons in the period 14 August–6 November 2022. Although you will not have to attend every rehearsal, it is expected that you will have good availability for rehearsals.
Rehearsals and performances cannot be moved to accommodate actors' schedules.
HOW TO PREPARE
After registering, you will be provided with the script and some scenes to prepare. (There is no need to learn the lines by heart.) You will act out these scenes at the audition. You may also be asked to read in other parts, showcase your accent skills, or do some improvisation (with a focus on physical theatre and mask acting).
After registering, you will be provided with the script and some scenes to prepare. (There is no need to learn the lines by heart.) You will act out these scenes at the audition. You may also be asked to read in other parts, showcase your accent skills, or do some improvisation (with a focus on physical theatre and mask acting).
YOU MUST BOOK AN AUDITION TIME
You will be asked to choose your preferred one-hour audition slot when you fill out the audition form. However, we cannot guarantee that you will get your preferred time, and preferences will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. We will confirm your allocated slot within a few days of receiving your audition form.
You will be asked to choose your preferred one-hour audition slot when you fill out the audition form. However, we cannot guarantee that you will get your preferred time, and preferences will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. We will confirm your allocated slot within a few days of receiving your audition form.
AUDITON FORM
Registration is not closed for this play.
Registration is not closed for this play.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
2 August for auditions on 3 August, and 6 August for auditions on the 7 August. If you miss the registration deadline, we cannot guarantee you an audition, although we can try to fit you in. Contact the director if you cannot attend on any of the given dates.
2 August for auditions on 3 August, and 6 August for auditions on the 7 August. If you miss the registration deadline, we cannot guarantee you an audition, although we can try to fit you in. Contact the director if you cannot attend on any of the given dates.
CONTACT
Please email the director (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have any general queries or any issues with booking an audition time.
Please email the director (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have any general queries or any issues with booking an audition time.
PARTICIPATION IN MULTIPLE FBP PRODUCTIONS
It's very unlikely that you would be cast in both Hogfather and The Flower Girl due to the time commitments required. However, you may take part in both Hogfather and smaller productions during the autumn/winter season, such as short plays, stage readings, poetry and music events, etc.
It's very unlikely that you would be cast in both Hogfather and The Flower Girl due to the time commitments required. However, you may take part in both Hogfather and smaller productions during the autumn/winter season, such as short plays, stage readings, poetry and music events, etc.
PAYMENTS
Please note that the Finn-Brit Players is an amateur theatre company and this is not paid work but an opportunity for actors to practice their hobby. If cast, you will have to be a member of the society to participate in the production. Annual membership (April 2022–March 2023) costs 35€ (standard) and 14.50€(concessions)
Please note that the Finn-Brit Players is an amateur theatre company and this is not paid work but an opportunity for actors to practice their hobby. If cast, you will have to be a member of the society to participate in the production. Annual membership (April 2022–March 2023) costs 35€ (standard) and 14.50€(concessions)