NOTE TO ACTORS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED AT OFF CUT
You do not need to audition for Off Cut 2025. However, we still need you to express an interest. Just fill in your name and email address, then put PREVIOUS PARTICIPANT in the “why you would like to be considered” field. If we think there is a suitable role for you, we will offer you a role directly.
We need somewhere between 40 and 80 actors to be part of Off Cut 2025.
As always, we’re looking for lively, enthusiastic people who are inspired by new writing and will, in turn, be an inspiration to the writers, directors and their fellow actors.
If you think you might fit the bill, get in touch.
Please take the time to read the information below and make sure you’re ok with everything before applying.
Each play will be performed twice between 23rd July and 2nd August, with the winning plays from each group performing twice again on Sunday 3rd August. The nature and sheer size of the festival means that you will not be able to request specific dates, so you will need to be free to perform on any dates from 23rd July and 3rd August. You will also be needed for an hour or so for the tech rehearsals on either 21st and 22nd or 28th and 29th July.
Once the plays, directors and actors have been selected, we will be revealing who is directing which plays and with which actors at an Off Cut get together at 53Two on the evening of 27th June. It would be great if you could make that, but it’s not obligatory.
We always run workshop auditions, where you will work closely with other auditionees. There will be improvisation and possibly some text work. Workshops last about three hours.
No writer can direct or perform in their own play. No director can direct or act in a play they have written. No actor can direct or have written the play they are in.
Off Cut 2025 is a fundraiser for 53two, which means nobody will be getting paid for the event. We are asking you to volunteer.
If you’re good with all of this, then fill out the form and we’ll be in touch soon.