Joe Carnall Jr is casting for ‘How Could I Forget?, a new musical that explores intergenerational relationships and the power of music as memory through one family’s experience of Alzheimer’s disease. Produced by Swans Events and directed by Lauren Partridge, the play has received ACE funding for a three week rehearsal period with three performances at Drama Studio in Sheffield, following a successfully funded R&D to industry professionals in 2024.
SYPNOPSIS
Estranged from his own father and about to begin university, shy Billy has depended on his grandparents Jack and Jean more than most. But his Grandad’s light is quickly fading and Billy has made him a promise - it would give Jack no greater pride than to see Billy perform on stage. With its distinctive Northern charm and a mixture of musical styles, ‘How Could I Forget?’ is a love letter to Grandparents and the influence that they have on our lives.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The team would like to meet Yorkshire based actor-musicians who sing for the following roles:
JEAN: Loving grandmother to Billy and caring wife to Jack for 40 years. Playing age 65-75. Speaks with a Sheffield accent. It is essential that the actor can sing and the ability to play any musical instruments especially guitar or piano/ keys would be desirable but not essential.
BILLY: Grandson of Jack and Jean, studious university student and budding musician. Playing age 18-25. Speaks with a Sheffield accent. It is essential that the actor can sing and play guitar and piano/keys.
ROGER/ COMPERE/MAURICE: Roger is Jack’s best friend having met him during military service. The compere works in the pub where Billy plays an open mic night. Maurice lives with Jack in the care home. Although the age range of the roles is 18-70 we would like to see actors of playing age 35-45. Speaks with a Sheffield accent. It is essential that this actor can sing and play a military snare roll. The ability to play any other musical instruments especially guitar or piano/keys is desirable but not essential.
REBECCA/MUSTARD/ANNE: Rebecca cares for Jack in the care home and becomes Billy’s partner. Mustard is the sergeant during Jack’s military service. Anne is the landlady in Jack’s local pub. Playing age 20-30. It is essential that this actor can sing and can play percussion. The ability to play any other musical instruments especially guitar or piano/keys is desirable but not essential.
DATES AND FEES
Rehearsals (Sheffield):8th and 9th April 2025
22nd- 25th April 2025
28th April - 2nd May 2025
6th- 9th May 2025
Tech & performances: 12th- 14th May 2025
Performers will be paid 2025ITC rates at £601 per week or £133 per day.
TO APPLY
To apply for any of the roles, please email Lauren at hcifplay@gmail.com detailing your experience with your CV and links to your showreel and you singing and if relevant, playing your musical instrument by EOP 28th February 2025. Please note we will only contact those applicants that we wish to see audition. Auditions will take place on 12th March 2025 in Sheffield. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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