Theatr Clwyd in Mold is producing a new show based on the true story of the Ladies of Llangollen.
And they are currently recruiting a community cast to help them bring it to the stage this summer.
Celebrated Virgins, written by Katie Elin-Salt and directed by Eleri B. Jones, tells the story of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby who famously lived at Plas Newydd in Llangollen.
When the two women found each other, they defied convention, fleeing their homes and families, cast out by a society who did not understand their love.
Starting a new life in Llangollen, they became celebrities of the day, forced to witness their own lives re-told by those who weren’t there.
In this new play they are back, ready to reclaim the story that’s rightfully theirs, and this time, it’s on their terms.
The community ensemble will be fully involved in the show and an integral part of the company.
They’ll be working with the professional cast in rehearsals and will be involved in the show’s movement, text and visual language to help tell the story.
The production team is looking for a cast of 16, divided into two teams of eight.
The opportunity is open to anyone over the age of 18 and access needs can be accommodated.
Dates for the Project are April 18 until June 6.
Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays between April 18 and May 14. Technical rehearsals are evenings during the week of May 16.
There will be four performances a week per group during the week of May 23 and 30, with possible additional performances in the week of June 6.
Workshop Day is Saturday March 12.
To audition you’ll need to sign up for one of our workshop sessions and places are limited. These are 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00 an 15:30-17:30.
There isn’t anything to prepare and people will be working with the director Eleri on some ensemble pieces and reading some short excerpts of text from the play.
This this is a participatory opportunity for community members and is not an opportunity for professional actors.
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