Curtains
Boston, 1959. The cast of Robbin’ Hood takes their bows on opening night. Just as the curtain falls, so does Jessica Cranshaw, the profoundly untalented leading lady of the production. Enter Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, a fast-talking cop with a love for musical theatre. But can he solve the mystery and catch a killer, all while indulging in his love of the stage?
Curtains is a fabulous show filled with homages to both murder mysteries and musical theatre classics. Phoenix is delighted to welcome back to the director chair our highly experienced and much loved former chairperson Jo Walker, with Izz Ions lending their considerable talents as assistant director. Musical director Iona Duncan is back to expertly lead on the harmonies, and we have built a brilliant team of choreographers to develop the show's vibrant dances!
Schedule
Monday 2nd June, 7pm - 10pm, The Alleyn’s Head: read-through, character deep dive, and Q&A
Monday 9th June, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Emmanuel Church Hall: music workshop, learn audition excerpts and get audition tips
Monday 16th June, 7pm - 10pm, and Tuesday 17th June, 7pm - 8:30pm (dependent on interest), Emmanuel Church Hall: auditions
Monday 23rd June, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, first rehearsal. There will be roughly three additional Thursday and three additional Sunday rehearsals, TBC.
19-26 October - SHOW WEEK! Our performance venue is Stanley Arts, a stone’s throw from Norwood Junction.
Auditions
Please complete the audition form and book your slot for auditions here: Audition Form.
Make sure to access the Curtains audition pack, which contains all the information you need. This includes a list of the characters available to audition for, as well as the singing and acting requirements for each.
We also have created an FAQs document with information about who’s who in the production team, rehearsal venues & additional spaces, wellbeing support, and rehearsal fees!
Note - all audition pieces will be taught at the music workshop on Monday 9th June. If you can’t make the workshop, no worries! We will upload recordings here for you to listen to! If you’re in a position to, could you please donate to Phoenix to help cover the cost of the hall for the workshop. The cost of the workshop is £6 / £3 concessions.
We know auditions can be nerve-wracking, but we are on your side and want the best for you! We hope the workshops and audition itself will be a fun experience for everyone.
If you’re only interested in being in the ensemble, there is no need to book a slot, you’re automatically granted a place. But if you’d like to, then please feel free to come along and audition. We’d love to see you!
Further information
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in contact with the Curtains Production team at curtainsphoenix2025@gmail.com or message/call:
Alex Swift (Producer) on 07837 899 969 or Jo Walker (Director) on 07837 872 382.