NOT EVERY ACTOR NEEDS ANOTHER AUDITION. SOME ACTORS NEED A HOME TO GROW.  The acting profession has become obsessed with one question: "When will I become famous?" Perhaps the better question is: "When will I become a better actor?" Too many performers spend years chasing the next commercial, the next television appearance, the next social media moment, or the next opportunity to be seen. Yet many never get the chance to build the discipline, consistency, and range that turns a performer into a true artist. There is dignity in knowing where your next pay cheque is coming from. There is value in working consistently. There is power in being part of an ensemble that demands excellence every day. The greatest actors in the world were not built by fame. They were built by rehearsal rooms, touring productions, difficult texts, challenging roles, long hours, and a commitment to mastering their craft. A repertory company offers something many performers rarely experience...

AUDITION CALL: JOHANNESBURG-BASED YOUNG TOURING COMPANY 2026/27  A dynamic Young Touring Company based in Johannesburg is seeking versatile young performers to join its 2026/27 repertory touring season. The company stages a diverse repertoire of productions, including the works of William Shakespeare such as Romeo & Juliet, Othello, and Macbeth, alongside contemporary and classical theatre productions performed throughout Southern Africa and internationally. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR? • Male and female performers under the age of 35 • Actors residing within a 10km radius of Johannesburg CBD (due to early call times and rehearsal schedules) • Passionate theatre practitioners with strong discipline and commitment • Performers who are confident working with Shakespearean text • Strong team players who thrive in an ensemble environment • Artists who can sing, dance/move, and act • Strong musical and vocal abilities are highly desirable and will be considered an advantage dur...

Why Young Actors Should Respond to Opportunities Like the Ticket to the Moon Casting Call By Thami akaMbongo Manzana  In South Africa, opportunities for young actors remain incredibly scarce. Many of us work in an industry that is largely unregulated and project-based , meaning most performers survive from one gig to the next . Unlike other professions with predictable employment, actors often face long periods without work, income, or stability. For this reason, when a structured opportunity such as a Young Touring Company emerges, it deserves serious attention and support from the theatre community. The reality is that having a contract where you know that for a certain period you will receive a regular payment brings something many artists rarely experience: security . Even if temporary, it allows a performer to plan their life, manage responsibilities, and focus on developing their craft without constantly worrying about the next job. Another important aspect of such companie...

  🎭 CASTING CALL FOR JOHANNESBURG-BASED: YOUNG TOURING COMPANY 2026/27 🎭 A dynamic Young Touring Company based in Johannesburg is looking for versatile young performers to join their  2026/27 repertory touring season . The company stages a range of productions including several William Shakespeare works such as Romeo & Juliet , Othello , and Macbeth , as well as other theatre productions performed across Southern Africa and internationally . WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR?  • Male and female actors under the age of 35 • Actors based within a 10km radius of Johannesburg CBD (due to very early call times) • Performers skilled in acting, singing, and dancing • Actors who are comfortable performing Shakespearean text • Passionate lovers of theatre with strong discipline • Committed team players who can work well in a repertory company ABOUT THE COMPANY This is a touring repertory company , meaning actors will perform in multiple productions throughout the season.  ...