Open auditions are being held at The Apollo Theatre in Newport for the modern and exciting thriller, The Girl on the Train. This stage adaptation of the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins requires 7 cast members who, during the play, will delve into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of trauma. The theatre is breaking with the tradition of holding member-only auditions, casting the net wide to anyone on the Isle of Wight. A read-through of the play for anyone interested in taking part in the production will take place at 19:30 on Monday 27th May at The Apollo Theatre. Auditions will be on Sunday 2nd June at 16:00. Female roles required include:
- Rachel (mid 30s), the lead role, an alcoholic divorcee
- Megan (20s) young, artistic and sensitive with a dark past
- Anna (20-35) anxious but determined to protect her marriage to Tom
Male roles required include:
- Tom (30-40) confident, appears to be a loving husband, Rachel’s ex.
- Scott (20-35) IT professional, masculine and volatile, married to Megan.
- Kamal (25-40) Megan’s therapist
- D.I. Gaskill (30-50 not gender specific) the insightful and determined detective.
For more details and audition pieces, contact the director Helen Reading on 07712050920 or email [email protected]. The production runs from Friday 6th September to Saturday 14th September, cast members will need to commit to being available for the productions run Friday/Saturday and then Tuesday to Saturday the following week.
