Question 1

Where can I find your Policies?

Accepted Answer

You can find all of our policies on this website. Click here.

Question 2

Do I need to audition?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the Production. In general you can expect that is you wish to play a Principal role and a solo singing/speaking part then almost always you will need to audition. There are times when an audition is not required especially for ensemble parts, however this can be different on each production. At the launch of our new productions the plan for auditions will be laid out in full, if you could not attend or need further information then you are welcome to contact a member of the production team.

Question 3

Are there any fees?

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Please note that Wadaos is a charity and we would never prevent a person taking part over money, all we ask is that you are open and honest with us, we are not here to judge, we are here to help.To be a member of the society you need to pay an annual subscription fee. This pays for your Insurance as a member. The current prices are:Adult Member: £25.00.Junior Member: £12.50.Senior Member: £12.50.Please note that Wadaos is a charity and we would never prevent a person taking part over money, all we ask is that you are open and honest with us, we are not here to judge, we are here to help.If you are cast in one of our Productions there is an additional charge called the Production Fee. This is applied to all cast members and the current prices are:Musicals/Main Production:Adult: £45.00Junior: £12.50.Senior: £12.50.Play/Minor Production:Adult: £30.00Junior: £15.00.Senior: £15.00.We also ask our cast to seek out a Costume Sponsor of £30.00 to help offset the costs of Costume hire that can be very expensive. There may be other charges in a given production this will be communicated clearly by the production team.

Question 4

Can I volunteer off stage?

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Yes! We would be very happy of your help in any way you might wish to, after all most of the work goes on offstage. There are too many ways to list here so please do contact us to discus the options available to you.

Question 5

How are individual parts cast?

Accepted Answer

We have an established process to reach the final list of castings. Auditions are the main decider enabling you to show us what you can do. There will be a panel of Members, usually the production team and a member of the committee and occationally an invited guest oanel member. Their role is to produce a recomendation to the committee who then make the final decition and give their formal approval.

Question 6

I need to drop out, what do I do?

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If you are cast in a production and for whatever reason you are no longer able to take part, you must at the earliest oppertunity inform a mamber of the production team.

Question 7

Where do you rehearse?

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Our usual rehearsal venues are Red Lonning Community Centre, and Whitehaven Haven Club. Red lonning Community Centre		The Haven Club,Caldbeck Road,					Cleator Moor Road,Whitehaven					Whitehaven,CA28 6XQ						CA28 8TX

Question 8

Where do you stage your productions?

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Our usual venues are Rosehill Theatre and The Solway (Civic) Hall, Whitehaven.Rosehill Theatre,						The Solway/Civic Hall,Whitehaven,							Lowther Street,CA28 6SE								Whitehaven,									CA28 7SH

Question 9

How do I get in touch?

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You can complete our contact form here.

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