Welcome to open auditions for Short n Snappy #8, a collection of 4–6 short plays.
The main auditions will be held at the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Sunday 10 May at 12:00-16:00 (in conjunction with the auditions for A Scandalous September). Please note that you must register in advance in order to participate.
See below if you are unable to attend the main auditions, but still wish to be considered.
CURRENTLY OPEN ACTING ROLES
TRUE NAMES
– written and directed by Vladislav Nenchev
A small-time crook gets caught breaking into an art gallery. The ususal story. Or is it?
Walt – a small-time burglar (M)
Julia – a public defender (F)
VICTORIA AND THE MYSTIFYING CASE OF CHANGE
– written and directed by Matias Kylliäinen & Mikael Kivimäki
A boy meets a girl. A girl meets a boy. It is a tale as old as time.
Storyteller – the narrator (GN)
Victoria – a kickboxing environmentalist (F)
Daniel – a normal but goofy guy (M)
SIX OF THE BEST
– written and directed by Matthew Paines
A role reversal of the classic boss & secretary dynamic.
Director (GN)
Producer (GN)
Boss (M)
Secretary (F)
TBC
Other roles/plays are currently already cast, but additional roles/plays may be announced later or at the auditions
BACKSTAGE TEAM
Fill out the relevant sections of the form if you’re interested in a backstage role.
AVAILABILITY
MANDATORY DATES
Sun 20 Sept – tech & joint rehearsal (afternoon)
TBC 21–24 Sept – dress rehearsal (one day, eve)
Fri 25 Sept – evening performance (7 pm)
Sat 26 Sept – evening performance (7 pm)
Sun 27 Sept – backup evening performance (6 pm)
Fri 2 Oct – evening performance (7 pm)
Sat 3 Oct – evening performance (7 pm)
Sun 4 Oct – backup evening performance (6 pm)
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will start asap after casting and continue over the summer with pauses for holidays as necessary. Each play will mainly rehearse separately on the basis of overall participant and theatre availability. – your availability may therefore effect which play/s it is possible to cast you in.
PAYMENTS
Please note the Finn-Brit Players is an amateur theatre company and this is not paid work but an opportunity for people to practice their hobby. If chosen, you will have to be a member to participate in the production. Annual FBP membership (February 2026–February 2027) is 50€ standard and 25€ concessions.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
Please read the TERMS & CONDITIONS of participation before registering.
HOW TO AUDITION
1) Read the above sections “Availability”, “Payments” and “Terms and conditions” to ensure that this is the right production for you.
2) Fill out the audition form HERE by 18:00 on Saturday 9 May.
3) After registering, you will receive an email with more information about the audition schedule and any preparatory material.
INTERESTED BUT CAN’T ATTEND?
1) Fill out the audition form HERE asap and we’ll get back to you with the options.
CONTACT
Please email producer(at)finnbritplayers.com if you have any general queries.
VENUE
The auditions and performances will be at the NoName Theatre. Rehearsals will mainly take place at the NoName Theatre.