A new private drama school in Cheltenham is starting its first summer school and is looking for an actor to play Benjamin in the stage play of the Oscar-winning film The Graduate.
Cheltenham Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (CAMDA) principal Nicky Carter said, “we’ll be running a showcase of performances, including medleys and key scenes from Les Miserables and Oliver!, as well as scenes from The Graduate.
“We’re delighted to have on board Claire McGill to play Mrs Robinson. Claire comes to us direct from the USA, having been in TV shows House of Cards and VEEP and performing on stage with the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company.
“We now need to find a Benjamin—someone aged between 19 and 25 who’s convincing as a disillusioned, 21-year-old college graduate.”
There will be a performance on Monday 8 August and an excerpt of scenes and songs from The Graduate on Friday 12 August at the Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham. Rehearsals will take place during May, June and July.
Carter added, “this role is a tough one to get right, and we consider it to be a professional undertaking. If we get the right Benjamin, we're keen to make this a full stage production in August with the full cast and original script.”
Potential Benjamins can contact [email protected], administration on 07545 345655 or [email protected] for further information and audition dates.