Audition
 

The Revlon Girl Open Audition

Friday 4th April - 7.30pm at Christchurch Hall, Christchurch Road, Northampton 

Directed by Corinna Leeder.

Director audition information:
Set eight months after the Aberfan disaster of 1966, in which 144 people were killed, 116 of them children, 'The Revlon Girl' tells the true story of a group of bereaved mothers who meet every week to talk, cry and even laugh without feeling guilty.

At one meeting, the mothers look at each other and agree that they have perhaps 'let themselves go'. So, afraid that people might think them frivolous, they secretly arrange for a representative from Revlon to come and give them a talk on beauty tips.

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There are 5 woman in the cast, only one of whom, 'Revlon' (whose name, we discover at the end of the play,is actually Charlotte) has an english accent. The other four women are Welsh to their fingertips. If the thought of doing an accent is a worry, please don't let it deter you. We can help with that and in the meantime, I suggest watching something like 'Gavin and Stacey' to get a sense of the cadences and rhythms of the Welsh lilt. Joanna Page, who played Stacey (from Swansea) has a stronger accent than Ruth Jones who played Nessa, but both will give you a good idea of what we need for 'Revlon'.  

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Whilst the script suggests the ladies are mid to late thirties, with Sian and Revlon perhaps a little younger, I am, as ever after quality and welcome any actresses to the audition, irrespective of age. All 5 roles have equal weight and distinct personalities.
I was privileged to see this powerfully emotional play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 and knew at once that I wanted to direct it sometime. I am very proud to have that chance and as part of the Playhouse's inaugural season at its new home.  

 

The audition is on FRIDAY 4th April from 7.30pm, at the Playhouses' new home at Christchurch Hall, Christchurch Road, Northampton. I hope to see you there

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