Tuesday, August 22, 2017

WHITE FANG - UK Production: Casting Opportunities


Deadline for applications is Close of Business Monday 28 August.
We are currently casting for the UK production of our new show, WHITE FANG. The production is running for five weeks over the Winter / Christmas period of 2017. 

Lyzbet Scott
Rescued by a huntsman after the massacre of her tribe, Lyzbet is a strong, fearsome and feisty young woman. Although fiercely loyal to her adopted father throughout the play she becomes more and more independent, learning to hunt, exploring the forest and learning the culture and ways of her ancestors with her wolf, White Fang, by her side. ​
Additional Requirements: Ability to sing essential.
Gender: Female.
Playing Age: 15 - 25
Height: Any
Appearance: Aboriginal Canadian / First Nations
Accent: American (standard)
Pay category: Non-equity

Tom Vincent / Violinist / Puppeteer
Tom is a simple, kind, and earthy man. He tends to the sled dogs, and helps Lyzbet and her grandfather, Weedon, look after the business and house. He considers himself a hunter and a man of the wild – but he has a lot to learn. He Also doubles as secondary puppeteer for White Fang puppet.
Additional Requirements: Must be able to play the violin. Puppetry experience useful. Ability to sing essential.
Gender: Male
Playing age: 20 - 35
Height: Any
Appearance: Any
Accent: Any.
Pay category: Non-equity


Henry Griffiths / Puppeteer
Henry is a rough, unpleasant man, an associate of fur-trader and businessman Beauty Smith who proves to be the villain despite his gentlemanly appearance. Violent and unsavoury, Henry carries out Beauty's dirty work. Also doubles as primary puppeteer for White Fang puppet.
Additional Requirements: Strong puppetry skills vital. Ability to sing essential.
Gender: Male
Playing age: 20 - 35
Height: Any
Appearance: Any
Accent: Any.
Pay category: Non-equity




Production details

Production dates:
13 November – 4 December: Rehearsals in London (Elephant and Castle)
5 - 6 December: Rehearsals at Connaught Theatre, Worthing
7 - 8 December: Previews at Connaught Theatre, Worthing
11 – 12 December: Rehearsals at Park Theatre, London
13 December - 13 January: Run at Park Theatre (P90), London


Production location:
Park Theatre (with previews at Connaught Theatre, Worthing)
Closing date: 13 January 2018

Director: Jethro Compton

Production Company: White Wolf Theatre, freeFall Theatre, and Jethro Compton Productions

Pay category: Non-equity


Casting Details

Casting Director: Becky Paris
Casting Location: London, UK

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