The Off-White Horse auditions
Date/Time
Tue 11th August - Fri 14th August
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Nova Scotia
Open auditions for The Off-White Horse by Adam H. Wells will be held on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th August, with call-backs on Friday 14th August, all at The Nova Scotia in Hotwells. There are no auditions on Thursday the 13th August.
The evenings are split into 15 minute audition slots spread between 6pm and 9pm, which you can sign up for using this Doodle Poll. It will also be possible to turn up on the days of the auditions themselves, however we cannot guarantee when a slot will be available if you have not booked in advance. Please audition even if you cannot make the date of the call backs, just let the director know when you arrive at your audition so that he is aware.
The auditions themselves will be primarily based on reading exerpts of the script, which will be available when you arrive. You do not need to prepare anything beforehand.
As always with CADS productions all are welcome to audition, members and non-members alike. Please arrive in plenty of time for your audition.
Show Description
Between a mother who had an affair three years ago, a youngest daughter who hates her father and a heavily autistic oldest daughter life in the Liddell family isn’t easy. Enter Olivia, a vindictive and manipulative aunt, and latent tensions within the family bubble over and erupt with violent consequences.
The Off-White Horse explores themes of family ties, loyalty, sacrifice and the importance of getting by one way or another however bleak life might be. On its first performance it was shortlisted for the International Student Drama Festival 2012, with three of the actresses and the Director invited to be part of the festival’s ensemble. The play was also the first performed at the Nottingham New Theatre entirely without a budget, and raised over £500 for the Nottingham Regional Society for Adults and Children with Autism.
“This is definitely one of the best plays I have seen at the New Theatre.” – Nottingham Impact
Character Descriptions
Alison – The oldest daughter of the Liddell family Alison suffers heavily from Autism. She depends heavily upon her father and sticks to an incredibly strict and unwavering daily routine. A hugely demanding character part that would be a great challenge for any actress.
Erin – The youngest daughter of the Liddell family. Erin is strong-willed, independent and looking forward to moving on to University and away from her father and sister from who she is estranged.
Harriet – The working mother of the Liddell family. Often struggles to connect with Alison in the way that David manages. Tries hard to keep the family as a cohesive unit, though is often strained, and had an affair some years before the action of the play. Doesn’t get on with her sister Olivia.
Olivia – Malicious and vindictive, Olivia comes to the house of her estranged sister with nowhere else to go after her husband has kicked her out. Immediately begins to undermine the family relationship for little more than spite, though seems to have been poorly treated as a child and in secret need of validation and acceptance.
David – Browbeaten and pessimistic David left his job to look after Alison full-time, and often seems to resent that he wasn’t given a choice. Immensely dedicated to his youngest daughter to the point that he has alienated Erin.
All parts are roughly equal in size. These characters are a variety of ages, however you will not need to be within a particular age bracket to audition for a particular part – the auditions will focus on ability, not age.