Announcing Auditions for the Arden Theatre’s Exciting New Season!

As we prepare to open the doors to another year of dynamic storytelling, we’re thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming season! Our auditions offer more than just casting calls—they are a chance for passionate performers to showcase their unique talents, whether you’re a seasoned actor or stepping onto the stage for the first time. Join us in creating a season that will inspire, captivate, and celebrate the essence of live theatre.

Audition Schedule and Key Productions

Pericles, Prince of Tyre

Dates:

  • November 19 – 7:00 PM at the Arden Theatre
  • November 21 – 7:00 PM at the Arden Theatre
  • November 23 – 2:00 PM at the Umbrella Centre

This Shakespearean tale of endurance and redemption follows Pericles through trials and triumphs as he faces fate’s trials, searching for divine justice. In the hands of director John Moss, the cast will bring new life to this lesser-known play, celebrating its rich, episodic storytelling style that sets it apart from Shakespeare’s classics. This production is open to all ages, with some roles for youth actors.

Email director John Moss

Double Bill: The Musicians & Blue Remembered Hills

Dates:

  • January 19
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (The Musicians) at the Arden Theatre
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Blue Remembered Hills) at the Arden Theatre
  • January 24 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Blue Remembered Hills) at the Arden Theatre
  • January 27 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (The Musicians) at the Umbrella Centre

Our first-ever double bill pairs two emotionally compelling works. The Musicians follows a school orchestra from Faversham as they face a crisis in Russia, where their instruments are confiscated. This all-youth cast production doesn’t require musical experience. Blue Remembered Hills features adult actors playing children during WWII, offering a unique exploration of childhood innocence and darker, underlying emotions. The casting for this piece includes roles for two women and five men.

Register your interest for The Musicians and/or Blue Remembered Hills

The Maids

Dates:

  • April 20 (Workshop) – 2:00 PM at the Arden Theatre
  • April 27 – 2:00 PM at the Arden Theatre
  • April 28 – 7:00 PM at the Umbrella Centre

Directed by Caroline Lamoon, The Maids is a dark, psychological drama featuring three female roles (ages mid-20s to 60s). This intense story follows two sisters working as maids, engaging in elaborate role-playing games to express their rage and envy. This is a production that will challenge both cast and audience with its raw themes and psychological depth.

Contact director Caroline Lamoon

Join Us and Break a Leg!
We’re thrilled to see how each performer will bring these characters to life. Whether you’re joining us for Pericles, our exciting double bill, or the intense journey of The Maids, this is your chance to be part of a season that celebrates the magic and depth of live theatre.

For more information, contact us or mark your calendars and seize this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable Arden Theatre season.