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In The Wake Of Rebellion
CASTING CALLS
Production, with locations in south Somerset, is planned to take place over the summer from May for 6 months, for an estimated 24 shoot days, to be conducted in 1 and 2 day sessions to make it as easy as possible for everyone to conveniently fit in.
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We are now casting for the following roles and invite applications and enquiries of interest:
MAJOR NATHANIEL WADE (already cast: Boyd Rogers)
Est. 19 days
LADY FRANCES HAMPTON, COURTIER
Age: 20 – 40 yrs. Graceful and enchanting, who beguiles Wade with her charms and smile, leading him to fall headlong for her. But always refusing to fully commit. Until?
Est. 8 days
KING JAMES II
Age: 35 – 65 yrs. Outwardly of regal manner with an air of superiority, over-compensating for self-doubt; cultured and articulated voice
QUEEN MARY BEATRICE
Age: 25 – 45 yrs. Of Italian birth; strong willed and staunch in her support of her husband, the King.
Est. 4 days
STEPHEN CATCHPOLE, REPUBLICAN
Age: 25 – 55 yrs. Antagonist, wilful in pursuit of the cause, bringing him into direct conflict with Wade.
Est. 3 days
BISHOP OF LONDON (HENRY COMPTON)
Age: 35 – 70 yrs. Of some pomposity, but nevertheless remaining obdurate in his defence of the established church.
Est. 2 days
ALICE TRIGG, WIFE OF REBEL VOLUNTEER
Age: 30 – 55 yrs. With a quiet inner strength, humble and forbearing in her manner.
Est. 2 days
WILLIAM TRIGG, REBEL VOLUNTEER
Age: 35 – 60 yrs. Determined to commit to the fight and willing to make the sacrifice, according to his conscience.
Est. 2 day
CONSTABLE, NEWGATE PRISON
Age: 25 – 55 yrs. A well-built character, physically forceful; contemptuous in attitude.
Est. 1 day
KING’S FOOTMAN (non-speaking role)
Est. 2 days
EXTRAS (non-speaking roles)
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REBELS – on the battlefield; on the march from Lyme
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THE LORDS – in Parliament
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SOLDIERS - on the battlefield
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CONGREGATION – in church