06/10/2024
CASTING CALL – JESSIES
WORKSHOP OF NEW PLAY AND FIRST PERFORMANCE ( with a view to tour in autumn 2025 following successful workshop )
LOCATION : GLASGOW /EAST KILBRIDE / LANARKSHIRE
WORKSHOP DATES :
( specific dates by agreement)
• 2 Reading Dates to be arranged NOV / DEC 2024
• Main Workshopping and rehearsals – 6th Jan – 13th Feb 2025
PERFORMANCE DATES :
14th -15th Feb 2025
PAYMENT DETAILS :
Profit share – 5% of Net profit .
SHOW SYNOPSIS :
From the team that brought you DRAGGED TAE THE STEAMIE
Set in Scotland between 1980 and 1995 this new comedy play follows 3 drag queens( The Jessies) as well as other staff and punters of the infamous Jessie's Bar . Join them as they laugh , cry , reminisce and bitch whilst discovering the true meaning of Community .
Content advisory contains Adult themes , offensive and outdated language indicative of time period and some scenes/themes that sensitive audience members may find distressing .
ROLES BEING CAST :
MARC – MALE – LEAD- Character age : 20-35
bartender at Jessies, extremely camp and appears foolish.– has no perceived shame of his body – most outfits are barely there and has no qualms about changing/being undressed in front of people. There is the sense that he may be working as a rent boy on the side. Dreams of becoming a ‘Jessie’
DIANA – FEMALE – LEAD -22-37
Young mother who works at Jessies and is fundamental at starting the fundraising and caring for the community. Has a very close relationship with Marc who she refers to as her sister. Domestic abuse victim.
DI – FEMALE – SUPPORTING – character ages 50-67
Female character actress to play a variety of small roles including Older Diana ( 67), Pub Patron ( any age ) , Sister ( late 60s ) ,
M – Male – SUPPORTING – 40-64
Male character actor to play a variety of roles including Older Mark ( 64 claims 46 ) , Patrick ( any age ) , patron , will potentially appear in drag .
Interested parties should email headshot and acting cv ( if available ) / cover letter to [email protected]
If you have any questions please feel free to email or contact Jessies