Musicians and singers between the ages of 16 and 19 have been invited to audition for roles in new film Hunky Dory on May 30.
Auditions will take place at The Zion Arts Centre, 335 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5ZA from 9am.
It is an open audition and the filmmakers are "looking for phenomenal singers of any style. Male and female - the emphasis is on individuality".
Hunky Dory will be directed by Marc Evans (Snowcake, Trauma) and is set in Swansea in the summer of 1976 - the hottest summer the UK has ever seen. It is half-way between a musical and a drama and centres around the trials and tribulations of an idealistic drama teacher as she tries to put on the end of year show; a rock and roll, space age version of Shakespeare's The Tempest using the kids' favourite pop songs to tell the story. A kind of grand rock opera in the tradition of Tommy and Jesus Christ Superstar, which were all the rage at the time.
The film follows her single-handed attempt to put the show on and knock these teenagers into shape.
The organisers say: "What the film tries to capture is that musical magic created when kids come together and perform with their hearts and souls. The story is essentially a simple one about a school show, and the plot centres on a burnt down school hall, an ill-judged affair and the everyday trials and tribulations of teenage life. Hunky Dory is an ensemble piece that through its various characters celebrates the fragility and exuberance of youth. More than anything it aims at authenticity."
Those wishing to audition should bring a song (sheet music if you have it) or feel free to sing a cappella or with your own accompaniment (ie guitar or CD). Attendees are also required to bring a photo.
The organisers say: "Be prepared to stay all day. We can only see the first 100, any others will be asked to return on Sunday May 31.
"We are looking not only for kids who can sing but kids we can believe in as characters. This is not the X-Factor. What we are looking for are real people with raw talent. Kids with attitude, who maybe sing in a band, should feel that they can be included, as well as those more used to musical theatre or drama. Talent, like teenagers, comes in all shapes and sizes. (Film-wise, think The Commitments, not Moulin Rouge!)"
