Type

Theatre

Location

Greater London

Content

Casting Call for Play "You've Gone Quiet"

Overview: The narrative centers on Beth, a trans journalist navigating her career amidst personal challenges. When approached by her best friend for assistance in starting a family, Beth witnesses how the media sensationalizes this personal request, ultimately affecting the lives of those involved.

In an engaging twist, the audience initially experiences the play from Beth's perspective. Actors will interact with designated focal points, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the experience of being a trans individual. Beth's character is revealed to the audience towards the play's conclusion.

Complete script available upon request. Compensation adheres to ITC standards.

This project is funded with the support of the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Dates

Rehearses 8 May (10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; first tech rehearsal 1 June at Brockley Jack; mandatory rehearsals May 28-29); rehearsals continue 12-29 May and possibly 30 May as a float date, at The Cockpit, Gateforth St., London; works 2-20 June 2026 (11 in total) in London.

Apply By

17:00 - 1st April 2026

Roles

Beth

Trans Female Only 25 - 40

Samantha

Trans Female Only 30 - 45

Ian

Male Only 40 - 60

Roles Details

Title

Ian

Content

Ian is Tara’s boyfriend, a Newport lad with a loud personality and a deeply traditional idea of family. He and his girlfriend Tara have been trying for a baby without success, and their breakup leaves him wounded and insecure. When he returns, he discovers Tara is pregnant but doesn’t yet know the truth about how it happened. When he discovers Tara’s ‘father’ is a trans woman, he wants to be there for Tara but still struggling with the hurt of not being the father.

Ian is not from the most queer-friendly up-bringing. He was taught that a man’s job is to be the protector, enforced with the men’s rights podcast he is trying to get off the ground. When threatened, he becomes quite terrifying.

Production states: "Note: Nudity mentioned in casting is a reference to one scene of shirtlessness. We pay at ITC rates and are working with an intimacy coordinator."

Salary

Estimated 22 days of work Total: £2,665

Gender

Male Only

Age

40 - 60