Casting
CF Creative Productions is looking to cast three roles for Gladiatrix's 2025 Fringe run. Ideal cast members will be brilliant singers with a history of stage combat, dance, and/or comparable athletic skill.
GLADIATRIX is a musical based on true events. In 200AD Rome the emperor decreed that women could no longer be gladiators. Through song and stage-combat we are bringing this story to life at EdFringe 2025. We will be performing at thespace Venue45 in the evening for the second and third weeks, August 11th-23rd.
Cast Members will be compensated for rehearsal time (approximately £3000), receive a Box Office Split for the show run, gain theSpace venue passes, and will be part of the professionally recorded cast album
Our ambition is to take Gladiatrix further after the fringe, with a full length version of the show already written. We would commit to the Fringe cast that any successes with the show are shared and as long as everything is in good standing, they would have first refusal rights to touring opportunities and beyond .
ReHearsal ScHedule
This schedule is approximate, and is subject to change. We aim to set a full rehearsal schedule by end of may.
w/c 21st July: 3 Days (Variable) / 9am to 6pm (rehearsals)
w/c 28th July: Mon to WED / 9am to 6pm (rehearsals)
w/c 4th august: Mon to Fri / 9am to 6pm (rehearsals)
w/c 11th AUGUST: Mon to sat / 7pm to 9pm (shows)
w/c 18th AUGUST: Mon to sat / 8pm to 10pm (shows)
In addition to these four weeks, cast members will be expected to attend some singing rehearsals which will be arranged in June at a mutually convenient time for everyone.
Roles
DEIREOE
pronounced DEE-REE-OH-EE
Gender: Female
Background: Black/African/Mixed-Race
Age Range: 20s-40s
Vocal Type: Alto F3-F5
A North African Gladiator contracted to take part in the games. Adept with a spear, DEIREOE is always booked to win her fights. A fierce, confident presence and a powerhouse vocalist.
DEIREOE sings the defiant, energetic song, “Three Fights.” Listen Here:
Audition song suggestions: “This is Me” The Greatest Showman, “No Way” Six (or anything that shows off your ability to belt)
FELICITAS
pronounced FUH-LISS-IT-USS
Gender: Female
Background: Any
Age Range: 20s-40s
Vocal Type: Mezzo A3-A5
A Thracian Slave forced to take part in the games. FELICITAS was born with a birthmark on her face that in modern times, no one would bat an eye at. However, in Ancient Rome, she is regarded as diseased. Wounded, and complex, she embodies quiet, resilient strength.
FELICITAS sings the emotional ballad, “Pure.” Listen Here:
Audition Song suggestions: “On My Own” Les Miserables, “Burn” Hamilton (or anything that shows off your emotional range)
catO
pronounced KAY-TOH
Gender: Male
Background: Any
Age Range: 20s-40s
Vocal Type: Bari-Tenor A2-A4
A Roman Freeman who fights as a Gladiator in the Arena. Ideally, his athletic physique reflects his gladiatorial training. Simultaneously carefree and subservient to the Emperor, CATO represents the voice of the Roman people. He serves at times as a narrator and supporting character. CATO is a soloist in group numbers, his confident voice capable of conveying both whimsy and seriousness.
No demo is available
Audition Song Suggestions: “And They're Off" A New Brain, “Halloween” Rent (or anything that shows off a conversational every-man tone)
audition submission deadline:
30th April 2025
auditions
To audition for a role, please self-tape yourself performing a song you feel best represents you and the description of the role you're auditioning for. Please include a short introduction telling us your name and what interested you in the project.
Please then complete the audition form using the button below, where you can share a link to your self-tape.
We aim to invite auditionees to recall auditions in the first week of May.
if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to get in touch by email:
hello@gladiatrixthemusical.co.uk.