Auditions will be held on Saturday 22 February, 2025.
Kiss Me Quickstep
Justin and Jodie finally make it to Blackpool’s national championships. Lee and Samantha ride high on recent success. Luka has travelled all the way from Russia and local girl, Nancy has trained since she was three.
But what if dance-floor dreams turn into nightmares? What happens if a partner’s secret risks everything; and how do you break free from others’ expectations?
When the world’s at your feet, one wrong step could change it all…
What are we looking for?
In our search for members of the community to join the company of Kiss Me Quickstep, we are looking for amateur/non-professional ballroom dancers from the local area who are both highly skilled dancers and confident in performing.
Key Information
- Auditions are open to anyone aged 18+ who lives in the Derby/Derbyshire area, or within 15 miles of the Theatre
- We welcome interest from all genders, ethnicities and abilities to apply for an audition slot
- Must be happy to dance as part of a pair
- This is a non-paid opportunity. However, we may be able to support in contributing towards some expenses
- This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a professional show on your doorstep.
- Successful applicants will be offered a group audition slot and will take part in a range of drama and dance exercises.
- You will need comfortable clothes and footwear and a bottle of water for refreshment.
- For more information, you can email Donna Mullings at: d.mullings@derby.ac.uk
Rehearsals and Performance Dates
- Rehearsals for Kiss Me Quickstep will commence from Tue 6 May, and members of the community company will be required to rehearse on Tue and Thu evenings, so will be required as follows:
- Thu 8 May, 6-8pm
- Tue 13 May and Thu 15 May, 6-8pm
- Tue 20 May and Thu 22 May, 6-8pm
- Tue 27 May and Thu 29 May, 6-8pm
- You may be required on Saturday (10, 17, 24, 31 May) 10-1pm but this will be confirmed.
Plus, during tech week, the week leading up to the show opening (w/c Mon 2 June) community members will be required to keep all evenings free of that week (plus some afternoons).
Kiss Me Quickstep will run on the main stage from Fri 6 June until Sat 21 June; and community members will need to be available for the full duration of the run.
Audition Date
Kiss Me Quickstep community auditions will take place on Saturday 22 February, one slot at 11am and one at 1pm.