The Disabled Audiovisual Workers Network (DAWN) and South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) are building a database of actors with disabilities in South Africa.
Casting director Richard Lothian, who is assisting with setting up the database, notes: “The goal of this database is to contribute to an acting industry ecosystem that promotes accessibility, representation, and inclusion of disability perspectives in the film and television space.”
Professional actors can get in touch to arrange an audition. If you would like to learn or try acting, Richard will be offering courses, coaching and assisting members on the database.
In these initial stages, anyone interested in participating needs to sign up.
Live and virtual auditions will be held in December. Those who are unable to attend can submit a recording of their monologue.
This round of live auditions will be held in Cape Town with plans to visit Johannesburg early in the new year. There is no charge to joining and, at your request, you can be removed from the database.
For further information or any queries, we suggest that you reach out to Richard at richard@richardlothiancasting.com.
