Call out for actors in Cardiff to perform in radio plays

A TEAM Collective project by Ryan Romain

Call out for actors

We are looking for 6 actors to perform in 4 radio plays written and directed by emerging artists.

Each of the plays are inspired by the theme ‘emergence’.

Edward Lee will direct these two plays.

  • The Princess of Ponty by James Davies
  • Trans Attraction by Alia Ramna

Lorien Tear will direct these two plays.

  • Swansong by Ffion King
  • Dod yn ôl at fy nghoed by Yasmin Begum


We are looking for six actors who will be the ensemble playing different characters in each of the plays.

White woman aged 30-40
White woman 20's
White man 20-30
Black man 40's
Black man late teens early twenties
Asian woman late teens early twenties


A note about National Theatre Wales

Whilst we work towards a new vision and future, we are continuing to support theatre makers, artists and creatives through NTW TEAM programmes supported by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which is being administered by Cardiff Council.

This activity includes the launch of new NTW TEAM initiatives Young Collective, TEAM Collective and The City Socials, a series of events that will pop up in spaces all around Cardiff over the next few months. Keep your eyes peeled on our social media and newsletter for the next events.

Interested?

About

Over the next year, our TEAM Collective are hosting events, activities and discussions to provide opportunities for a wide range of people to get involved in our work and engage in the arts.

Ryan Romain is passionate about new writing, developing creatives and emerging artists. His aim with this project is to share stories from communities across Cardiff, connect talented individuals and engage audiences in a new way.

How we'll support you

Successful actors will be given:

  • £150 fee for one days work
  • A recording of the finished production
  • support from Ryan Romain, who has extensive experience with new writing.
Who we’re looking for

As this programme is funded by Shared Prosperity Funding via Cardiff Council, we’re looking for emerging artists who live in a Cardiff Council county ward.

We're particularly interested in hearing from artists or groups who are typically underrepresented in the arts including marginalised identities, working class, global majority, disabled and/or neurodivergent.

Timeline of activity

When

What

Wednesday 11 September

Call out for actors opens

Monday 23 September

Deadline for actor applications

Monday 30 September

Actors informed of outcome

Following the call out, we'll liaise with the successful actors and directors to find a date to meet. We predict this will be in early October.

Editing, post-production and release will depend on the date confirmed for directing. This is likely to take place in late October.

How to apply

We encourage you to apply in whatever way you feel most comfortable and confident. This might be in a video, audio message or by email. Whatever format you choose, please tell us in no more than 3 minutes or up to 600 words:

  • Who you are and what you do
  • Why you are interested in acting in the plays mentioned above
  • Please provide a recorded self tape or audio piece of your choice

Please also include:

  • Applicant name(s)
  • Email
  • Phone number
  • Postcode (in Cardiff)

If you have any questions or would like more information, get in touch with Ryan at ryanromain@hotmail.com.

Please send expressions of interest by 10am on Monday 23 September to racheljohn@nationaltheatrewales.org and complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Supported by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which is being administered by Cardiff Council.