Want to act? Check out 91Èȱ¬ Talent Alert
Here at Ouch, we get lots of emails into our inbox from disabled people looking to get into acting. Well, now the 91Èȱ¬ is launching a nationwide search to find new actors with disabilities.
91Èȱ¬ Talent Alert is an open call to find new disabled performers. Once people are past the initial stages, there will be workshops and training possibilities, plus ongoing support to help them achieve a viable career in the industry. Before all that, however, they need to meet you - the talent!
Open auditions are going to be held across the UK in three major regional cities - Manchester, Cardiff and Glasgow. These aren't just for people who live in the local areas, though - if you can get there from where you live in the country, then you're very welcome to attend.
The auditions start with Manchester on Wednesday 10th June. So if you're disabled, have an interest in performing and would be able to attend an audition in Manchester - even if you have no acting training or experience as yet - then this could be your chance.
Send an email to sarah.hughes@bbc.co.uk, ideally attaching a photograph. Describe yourself, say something about your interest in acting, and where you believe your talents lie. Good luck!
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At 12th May 2009, britishgamer123 wrote:I'd go but I'm far too south.
Oh well :)
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At 3rd Jun 2009, earthcharlieej wrote:Calling britishgamer123 I live in the south to but got in touch anyway and was see at 91Èȱ¬ TV centre in London. So get in touch!!! ASAP if it is still what you want to do
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At 17th Jun 2009, pembie wrote:does anyone know when the Cardiff auditions are
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At 29th Jun 2009, CrippledIain wrote:My agent put me forward for this before the date was announced and then proceeded to dump me; I immediately contacted Sarah Hughes to ask when it would be, received no reply and therefore missed the Manchester audition - and I'm based there! I wish I had checked Ouch! I should have known the info was here all along.
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At 26th Oct 2009, MegK wrote:Has anyone heard anything about this lately? I went to the Cardiff auditions back in July and wondered if I should have heard something by now.
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