We are recruiting keen singers/performers of all ages to be part of the community chorus for Theatre in the Quarter’s forthcoming production The Lost Boy. 

What? 

Theatre in the Quarter will stage an ambitious production that will focus on the changing face of our towns and cities; as people escape war-torn countries and try to find sanctuary here in the UK. The Lost Boy, (by Stephanie Dale with music by Matt Baker and directed by Kate McGregor) will be showcased in St Mary’s Creative Space in Chester in April ahead of a UK-wide tour in 2017 from Friday 21 April to Sunday 7 May including a mixture of evening and schools matinee performances. Four actors will perform with a community chorus of all ages.

The chorus will be playing the role of a community choir from a British seaside town who are preparing for a Christmas concert. There will be a mixture of traditional and newly composed music in 4-part harmony. There will also be some cameo spoken parts.

Who?

We are looking for people of all ages who are competent singers and performers.

We are looking for people who are able to commit to ALL rehearsals and production dates (for those who attend schools we will be going through the appropriate procedure to ensure you can make performances during school time).

When? 

Rehearsal Period (venue to be confirmed) 

Tuesday 21 March 7-9

Tuesday 28 march 7-9

Friday 31 March 7-9

Tuesday 4 April 7-9

Wednesday 5 April 7-9

Tuesday 11 April 7-9

Saturday 15 April 10 - 4

Technical and Dress Rehearsal Period (at St Mary’s Creative Space, Chester)

Tuesday 18 April 4 - 9.30pm

Wednesday 19 April 1.30 - 5pm and 6 - 9.30pm

Thursday 20 April 1.30 - 5pm and 6pm call for DRESS

Friday 21 April calls for afternoon DRESS to be confirmed

Production Dates (at St Mary’s Creative Space, Chester)

Friday 21 April 7.30pm

Saturday 22 April 2pm and 7.30pm

Monday 24 April 7.30pm

Tuesday 24 April 1pm and 7.30pm

Thursday 27 April 1pm and 7.30pm

Friday 28 April 1pm and 7.30pm

Saturday 29 April 2pm and 7.30pm

Tuesday 2 May 1pm and 7.30pm

Wednesday 3 May 1pm and 7.30pm

Thursday 4 May 1pm and 7.30pm

Friday 5 May 1pm and 7.30pm

Saturday 6 May 2pm and 7.30pm

Sunday 7 May 2pm and 7.30pm

There are either 3 or 4 performances which take place during normal working/school hours per team.

Recruitment Sessions 

We will run a workshop audition for all people who wish to be involved on 

Tuesday 21 February (evening) or 

Saturday 25 February (morning).

Those who attend will learn a song together and then asked to perform in pairs or small groups.

If you wish to audition to be part of the chorus please email lostboy@theatreinthequarter.co.uk  before Wednesday 15 February.

We will respond and let you know if we would like you to attend one of the workshops.