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.
If you would like any further information about any upcoming play or if you are interested in a part or working backstage but cannot attend the audition contact the Play & Stage committee (pscc@greenroomwilmslow.org.uk). Please see below for the many backstage roles involved with each production.
The plays for next season are listed below. The play & stage committee are holding further auditions for these plays.
- Tuesday 29th April at 7:30pm. There will be auditioning for the following roles in Dancing at Lughnasa: Agnes, Rose, Chris, Gerry and Jack.
- Tuesday 20th May at 7:30pm. There will be further auditions for the roles of Paul and Roberto in A Bench in the Shade, and for all roles in The Business of Murder and 84 Charing Cross Road.
If you have any questions about these plays or any acting or backstage role, please contact the Play and Stage Committee (pscc@greenroomwilmslow.org.uk).
Here’s a list of next 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 Special Agent by Phil Willmott, 1 – 6 December 2025 When Britain’s entire tea supply is threatened to be poisoned, Dick Barton, hero of the 1940s BBC radio serial must speed to the rescue. 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.
