Auditions at the Green Room Theatre Wilmslow
Auditions for all Green Room productions are open to everyone. You do not need to be a Green Room member to audition. However, if you do audition and are successful, you will be required to join the Green Room as a full member in order to appear in the play. If you accept a part, you will be expected to attend rehearsals for a period of approximately 6 weeks prior to the production. Rehearsals times and dates are at the discretion of the director. They are normally Sunday afternoons and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday or Friday evenings.
The dates of new auditions are announced here, in the Green Room newsletter and by email to all full and social Green Room members.
Auditions have been held for the 2025-26 season. The season is cast apart from two minor roles. The Play & Stage Committee (pscc@greenroomwilmslow.org.uk) will be pleased to hear from you if you are interested in one of these minor roles or in working backstage. See below for a list of backstage roles that are required for all productions.
Here’s a list of the 2025-26 season’s plays
Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel, 13 – 18 October 2025 In a village in Ireland five sisters look after their brother and young Michael, fight each other, love each other, dance, yearn and survive. Director: Victor Hassan. Click here for Director’s Notes.
Dick Barton and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Tomb by Phil Willmott, 1 – 6 December 2025 Dick Barton – Special Agent, the intrepid sleuth brings the body of Marta Heartburn back to London, having taken from her a cursed sapphire removed from the tomb of Pharaoh Ahkan Rah. The curse threatens … This show involves singing for all characters. Director: Celia Bonner. Click here for Director’s Notes.
A Bench in the Shade by Ron Clark, 26 – 31 January 2026 The arrival of Italian actor Roberto puts the cat among the pigeons at the retirement home where Paul and Annie live. Director Dave Midgley. Click here for Director’s Notes.
The Business of Murder by Richard Harris. 16 – 21 March 2026 Dee, a successful but edgy television writer, and Hallett, a cynical CID detective, are separately given a plausible reason to visit the flat of the humourless and seemingly very ordinary Mr Stone. Director: Charlie Cook. Click here for Director’s Notes.
84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff and James Roose-Evans, 18 – 23 May 2026 Based on a true story, a tender and heartwarming tale of a long-lasting transatlantic friendship. Director: to be announced. Click here for Director’s Notes.
Backstage Roles required for all productions
The Stage Management Team. This includes Props/Assistant Stage Manager. Run the show backstage, cue cast, co-ordinate with Lighting and Sound, and take overall responsibility during the run of a production. Manage and place props.
Props. Source and store props. There is often overlap with the SM/ASM roles.
The Wardrobe Team. Curate our stock of costumes, altering, repairing and often creating from scratch. Assist with speedy costume changes during the production.
Prompt. An essential support role, particularly during later rehearsals as the cast familiarise themselves with their lines and cues. The role can be shared. Be a reassuring safety net during performance, the ambition is not to have to speak!
Set-building and Decorating. Carpentry skills are an asset, but not essential. We also welcome those who can wield a paintbrush and have the creative skills to turn plywood into convincing props and backdrops. The team generally meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Lighting. Can involve designing, installing and programming lighting to realise the Director’s vision for a play, or simply being available to run the show once the design has been created.
Sound. The operator has the freedom to design and construct the Sound scene according to the Director’s wishes. During production Sound is usually run by one person from an intuitive computer program. Training will, of course, be offered!
Please email the Play & Stage committee (pscc@greenroomwilmslow.org.uk) if you are interested in a part or working backstage in a forthcoming production.
