“The Railway Children” Show Looking for Young Talent
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers ages 14+ to play roles in “The Railway Children” show. Please, see the details below. ABOUT THE SHOW: E. Nesbit’s much-loved classic “The Railway Children” has delighted generations since its first publication in 1906. Mike Kenny’s wonderfully faithful and imaginative adaptation takes audiences young and old alike on an enchanting journey of imagination and reality. When Bobbie (Roberta), Peter and Phyllis move to rural Yorkshire with their mother following the imprisonment of their father, they must face the anxieties and exhilarations of growing up, in order to learn what really matters. A story of Edwardian England on the brink of change - a world that is insecure and hard, but one filled with love, resilience and humanity - and always running through it is the railway, in particular the 9.15 to London. Additional information: All cast members must be fully committed to the full rehearsal process and performances from January 15, 2023 to April 30, 2023. For this unique cast, directors are seeking team players who want to be challenged in their craft and dig deep into the art of storytelling through creative use of text, movement, accents and improvisation. Must play well with others! Rehearsals will be scheduled from January 15 to April 20, with location details to follow. Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal, but the 3 children should plan on committing to the full calendar. Additional rehearsals may be added during late March to early April as needed, leading up to the performance period. Tech week is from April 16 - 20 and performances will run from April 21 – 30. Please note, daytime student matinees may be scheduled in from April 25-27. Submission deadline: December 10, 2022. For more details regarding the show, please see the attachments. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
Playing age 15-17. The eldest daughter. Brave, thoughtful and intelligent. She is considerate and caring and often acts as a mediator, resolving the arguments of her younger siblings. She acts as narrator for much of the play. Appears briefly as her adult self. On stage throughout. Strong actor with vocal presence.
Playing age 10-12. The middle child. Intelligent and honest. He demonstrates bravery and resilience in the face of danger but does enjoy bickering with his younger sister. Acts as a narrator for some of the play. Appears briefly as his adult self. On stage throughout. Strong actor with vocal presence.
Playing age 8-10. The youngest child. Phyllis can be naïve; nevertheless, she is imaginative and often comical with a sensitive and considerate nature and shows as much heroism as her siblings. Also acts as a narrator for some of the play. Appears briefly as her adult self. On stage throughout. Strong actor with vocal presence.
Yorkshire accent. A pupil at the local grammar school who is injured in the railway tunnel during a game of Hare and Hounds.
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