Audition - Lead Actor For Dynamic Version of My Cousin Rache

My Cousin Rachel
Adapted by Joseph O’Connor
From the novel by Daphne du Maurier
Season: Sept 11 to October 2 (15 performances)

Director Terry Hooper is seeking one male lead actor for the NZ premiere of MY COUSIN RACHEL, a new adaptation by Joseph O’Connor from the novel by Daphne du Maurier.

If interested, please email tezdahoop@gmail.com for a script and to make an audition time.
We already have a strong, collaborative cast and we just need to fill the role of Nicholas Kendall.

Nicholas Kendall: godfather of Philip Ashley. 40-45 attractive, forceful; English accent

NB: This role is unpaid.

Synopsis: Philip Ashley travels to Italy to find his cousin Ambrose has died suddenly and Rachel, Ambrose's wife, has gone. Philip returns to England convinced Rachel was responsible for Ambrose's death, hoping to inherit his possessions. When Rachel arrives in England Philip falls in love with her. One small event after another causes a kind of see-saw of belief and disbelief. Is Rachel a scheming murderess or a grossly maligned woman?

Any questions, please contact the director, Terry Hooper, 0210789360.

Terry is a professional actor and director. He trained for three years at the accredited Rose Bruford School of Speech and Drama in London, also gaining a BA Honours Degree in Theatre from Kent University. His professional experience in Europe includes working as an actor in many London and European theatres, as a Theatre in Education Facilitator for the Thorndyke Theatre’s education programme and founding The Minus One Theatre Company which won Best New Company and Best Actor awards at the Sheffield One Act Play Festival. Upon immigrating to New Zealand, he began work as a director. Terry’s credits with Howick Little Theatre include directing Mammals, Sexy Laundry, Steel Magnolias and Backstage but most notably, the Auckland premiere of Gary Henderson’s Peninsula (winner of the 2012 Howick Little Theatre Best Production Award). He has acted in Art, As You Like It, and Birthrights. Terry has produced, directed and acted in many other successful productions here in New Zealand including Art, As You Like It, God of Carnage, Hamlet, Not About Heroes, Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion. Terry is the Founder and Artistic Director for professional performance company Crossfade here in Auckland. He can also be seen in the TVNZ show, Custard’s World, created by Whoa Studios where he performs as the would be Super Villain Dr Gloom.