Casting Call – White Male Actor
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Creative Arts/Media
Music & Audio Production, TV & Film Production
Saltmine Theatre Company is looking for a White Male Actor
Saltmine Theatre Company is seeking a White male actor, playing age 17, for a key role in a highly rated touring theatre in education production.
Switch Upfollowsbest mates Dan and Jay, about to finish school and considering their career options. Dan is a rapper starting to gain exposure;
Jay is an aspiring footballer with forthcoming trials for professional clubs. Both are desperate to leave ‘The Wood’,the estate where they live where gangs, crime and violence are the norm.
But everything changes when Dan is robbed by a gang and seeks revenge by joining a rival gang – and Jay reluctantly tags along. Suddenly they can earn respect and money, and ‘The Wood’ is transformed into their ‘red carpet’.The pressure is onthough– rival gangs start to threaten, tensions rise and the boys must decide whether or notto carry a knife.
Production:
Switch Up
Company:
Saltmine Theatre Company
Production type:
Touring Theatre
Submission deadline:
Thursday 1stOctober
2026
Rehearsals: 13th January 2027 – 22nd January 2027
Tour: 25th January 2027 – 12th February 2027 (with possibility for extension).
Rehearsal location:
West Midlands
Tour: UK-wide
Contract:
Paid
Rate:£103 Flat rate
Role description
Role:
Dan
Male | Playing age
17|
Danis a UK drill rapperwho is starting togain exposure.
He’sastraight 9student, hisfutureisbright,butthingstake a turnafterhe is attackedby alocalgang.
His plans togetoutof
Heartwoodsstarttofall apartas
Dan grapplesbetweenwanting to gainbackrespectalongside a future that wouldgethimout of the ‘wood’.
Dan ischeeky, driven&ambitious
Role Requirements
They are looking for an actor who brings.
Essential
- Stage acting experience
- Full availability across the rehearsal and touring period
Desirable
- Ability to Rap
- UK, generic London accent
- Previous UK touring experience
- Full UK driving licence
AUTHENTIC & INCLUSIVE CASTING
Saltmine Theatre Company is committed to inclusive and authentic casting.
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