Devising Plays: From Setting to Story

On Saturday 3 and 10 March, KDC will be running an afternoon session called Devising Plays: From Setting to Story. Starting with the basics of creative collaboration, we will look to explore different methods by which a complete story can be constructed by a group working together. We will then choose one approach and develop a complete, original story from scratch that could be subsequently developed into a devised play. The session will be run by the originator of KDC’s devised Studio Piece programme and director of KDC’s first three devised plays, Richard Williams.

This session is for people who are looking for a chance to practise their storytelling, collaborate on a creating ideas within a group and are interested in devising plays in general.

This is the second set of Devising workshops we’ve run and will use some of the methods explored in the first workshops (Collaborative Storytelling and Character Construction Workshop) and continue on. You do not need to have attended the first set of workshops to attend this one as we’ll be introducing these concepts afresh.

Each session will run from 12.15pm to 6.30pm in a central London rehearsal space. Participants can attend only one session (either the 3rd or the 10th).

Attendance is free, however places are limited to six spaces for each session.  Please contact Richard Williams at treasurer@kdctheatre.com for details on how to apply.

LATEST – 3 March now fully booked.

The Actors for KDC Spring Season 2012

After an amazingly high turnout of amazingly top talent, the directing teams and ourselves are extremely pleased to present to you the actors for our Spring 2012 season!

It was an incredibly hard job thanks to some great auditions and some really tough calls, but if you DIDN’T get cast this time round, worry not! We have plenty on the way with regards to reading and workshops and social events! We are about to open up the pitch process for the rest of the year, so if you are not only an actor but also an aspiring director, get thinking! More details coming soon!

There are lots more things that KDC is doing between now and the shows, please keep an eye on the website and the weekly Showdown newsletter, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook too!

And as a final note, we are looking for two more male actors for the Tamer Tamed production, to play Jacques and Pedro, the comedy support. If you would be interested in auditioning for these roles, please email chair@kdctheatre.com

Measure for Measure Cast List

Director – Jacqui Adams
Assistant Director – Juliet Colbert
Producer – Emma Knott

Duke Vincentio – Chris Warren
Isabella – Asma Mani
Lord Angelo – James Killeen
Mariana – Fran Rafferty
Claudio – Carl Fletcher
Lucio – Doug Baker
Escalus – Sarah Beebe
Provost – Jess Battersby
Ensemble, Including Mistress Overdone – Alex Waddington
Ensemble, Including Elbow – Matt Hudson
Ensemble – Elizabeth Daly
Ensemble, Including Pompey – Hayden Bennett
Ensemble – Ida Scofano

Tamer Tamed Cast List

Director – Matthew Partridge
Assistant Director – Katherine Wootton
Producer – Andy Marchant

Maria – Helen Jackson
Petrucio – Jeremy Small
Bianca – Natasha Muntoni
Livia – Catherine Ion
Roland – Michael Johnston
Petronius – Clive Eliot
Gremio – Eddie Register
Katharine – Alexis Coward
Tranio – Chris Penny
Wives – Abigail Deffee, Cara Barresi, Beccy Reese

War of the Waleses Cast List

Our own “after Shakespeare” play
Director – Sarah Heenan

Diana – Alex Wheeler
Queen – Julia Collier
Major – Richard Evans
Charles – William Baltyn
Blair – Stephen Russell
Ken – Nigel Barker
Pap/Campbell – Matt Matravers
Magnate – Simon Hill
Broadsheet – Sarah Lowes
Trueprint – Rebecca Shoot
Camilla/Private Secretary – Caitlin Homes
Advisor 1 – Becky Ison
Advisor 2/Lawyer/ – Alex Mackenzie-Smith
Advisor 3/Sarah Ferguson – Leila Mountford

First Thirsty Thursday of Spring 2012 Tonight!

Hello KDCers!

Now begineth the new season, Shakespearean in it’s flavours!

With the auditions out of the way and the shows about to start rehearsals, it’s time for KDC to get back into it’s sociable ways.

Our Social Team, Tracie and Carrie, are up first, to invite ALL of you to our regular haunt, the Hoop and Grapes, 80 Farringdon Street on THURSDAY 2nd FEB, for our Thirsty Thursday spectacular!

Whether you auditioned for this season, didn’t audition, if you’re cast, or not cast, whether you’re an old member or new—we’d love to have as many KDC members there for a tipple on a wintry Feb evening. The more the merrier so come out and say hello!

Auditions Spring Season 2012

Auditions for the above plays will be held from 23 to 25 January. You will have the opportunity to audition for all three plays on any of these nights. Recalls are by invitation only and will be held on Saturday 28 January. Please visit the Current Season section or see below to read the audition notices for each show.

This season runs from 27 March to 14 April.  Please note that The Tamer Tamed has a performance on Good Friday and Easter Saturday and that the cast for War of the Waleses are will be required over Easter weekend.

It’s free to audition and you don’t have to prepare anything in advance.  Come to Newcomers on Thursday 19 January to hear from the directors about their shows and the audition process in more detail.

Auditions for all shows:

7pm, Monday 23 January, Ocean House, 10 Little Trinity Lane, EC4V 2AR
7pm, Tuesday 24 January, St Brides, Fleet Street EC4Y 8EQ
7pm, Wednesday 25 January, St Brides, Fleet Street EC4Y 8EQ

Recalls (by invitation only):

10am-4pm, Saturday 28 January, St Brides, Fleet Street EC4Y 8EQ

Maps and directions to audition venues