Welcome to auditions for a fiction-documentary project directed by Sofia Stupenkova. A group audition will be held at the NoName Theatre (Hietaniemenkatu 7B) on Monday 29 April at 7 pm. Please note that you must register in advance in order to participate.
The PROJECT
A fiction-documentary project incorporating elements of participatory theatre to explore the theme of belonging. Where, when or with whom do we feel that we are in the right place? Does the place define us? Do we need the feeling of the tribe? Are we strangers to each other?
A fiction-documentary project incorporating elements of participatory theatre to explore the theme of belonging. Where, when or with whom do we feel that we are in the right place? Does the place define us? Do we need the feeling of the tribe? Are we strangers to each other?
The result is a collective exploration of what belonging means for the inhabitants of Helsinki — including both humans and non-humans, locals and expats.
We are looking for actors who are eager to take interviews with people they don’t know and possibly write their own fictional texts for the production.
ACTING ROLES
There are no age or gender requirements. 3–4 people will be chosen to participate based on the casting session.
There are no age or gender requirements. 3–4 people will be chosen to participate based on the casting session.
BACKSTAGE CREW
If you’re interested in tech operation, stage management or other backstage tasks, please contact the producer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
If you’re interested in tech operation, stage management or other backstage tasks, please contact the producer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
AVAILABILITY
You must be available for all of the final rehearsals in the period 10–13 June and for the two performance on 14 & 15 June. Rehearsals (about two per week) will start asap after the auditions. The exact dates and times will be scheduled immediately after casting on the basis of theatre and actor availability (within reason).
You must be available for all of the final rehearsals in the period 10–13 June and for the two performance on 14 & 15 June. Rehearsals (about two per week) will start asap after the auditions. The exact dates and times will be scheduled immediately after casting on the basis of theatre and actor availability (within reason).
HOW TO PREPARE
At the auditions, you'll first learn more about the project and process, and then discuss what you feel you could contribute to the performance. The director will then ask you to perform one or two texts to assess your acting ability. There is nothing to prepare in advance.
At the auditions, you'll first learn more about the project and process, and then discuss what you feel you could contribute to the performance. The director will then ask you to perform one or two texts to assess your acting ability. There is nothing to prepare in advance.
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
You should be prepared to attend for the entire session, from 7 pm to 9:30 pm, on Monday 22 April (although the session may end earlier). *** If you are interested but cannot attend on Monday, fill the form out anyway and make a note of it in the comments section!***
You should be prepared to attend for the entire session, from 7 pm to 9:30 pm, on Monday 22 April (although the session may end earlier). *** If you are interested but cannot attend on Monday, fill the form out anyway and make a note of it in the comments section!***
AUDITON FORM
Please fill out the audition form by 1 pm on Monday 22 April.
Please fill out the audition form by 1 pm on Monday 22 April.
CONTACT
Please email the producer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have any general queries or scheduling issues.
Please email the producer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have any general queries or scheduling issues.
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 (February 2024–February 2025) costs 40€ (standard) and 20€ (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 (February 2024–February 2025) costs 40€ (standard) and 20€ (concessions).
In 19th century Finland, a young and spirited young woman, married to a much older man, meets her childhood sweetheart. Carried away by her passion, she commits an unspeakable act and faces loss of freedom, love, and hope. There are no dastardly villains or innocent victims here. Instead, the play is populated by "good" people who live according to the social mores of their day. When one person's personal happiness comes against the social norms, lives are destroyed so that the system can stay intact.