Audition Notice

Taken, by Winsome Pinnock

Directed by gary Cook

Sunday 13th November, 12noon

For more information, audition pieces and to book an audition slot, please contact Gary on gary@id-brighton.co.uk or call 0780 350 6567.

Production Dates

31st January - 4th February 2023

Rehearsals

Sunday, Tuesday and Friday 18 Dec – 29 Jan (break over xmas!)    

About the Play

Warning: this production contains mentions of drug/alcohol/substance abuse and a depiction of early-stage Alzheimers/Dementia

“Do you know what you done to me?”

London, present day. Winsome Pinnock’s Taken looks at how three generations of a family are each affected by the decision to give up a child. Fresh out of rehab and coming to terms with the damage she caused as a drug addict, Della has returned to her mother’s council flat to help care and clean for her. Under curious circumstances, Della is paid a visit by a young woman claiming to be the daughter she gave up, and is forced to confront the painful realities of her decision.

BLT actively encourages auditionees from ethnic minority communities and any of the below parts could be played by any race.

You do not have to be a member of the company to audition, but if you are cast you must join.

Characters

Della A recovering drug addict, trying to come to terms with her past life. 40-45+

Nola Della’s daughter, returning to her mother to find the truth about her own past, having been in care since childhood. 20s

Nanna Nola Suffering from some dementia-like affliction but still able to have moments of startling revelatory acuity that pierce to the truth of what really happened. Obsessed with Strictly Come Dancing. 60-70