CASTING

Order of Chaeronea Casting Recall Information

The project is an 8 episode audio musical drama due for release from May 2027. 

Our policy is that trans actors of any gender can play any role they feel comfortable playing. We strongly encourage trans actors of all genders to apply to any roles that interest them. 

Similarly, we strongly encourage people of colour to apply to any roles that interest them. We prioritise QTIPOC applicants at all stages of the audition process.

Recall Requirements - details for each character can be found here

Recall auditions are happening on Thursday 24th September at Vivace Theatre School, 243 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EZ. You should have a confirmed time for attending. Please arrive ready to start at your allocate time. We will try to keep to time as much as possible but please expect a slight delay. Auditions will last around 20 minutes. Lead Artist Jonathan O’Neill, Director Debbie Hannan and Sanctuary Co-Director Fraser MacLeod will be in attendance at the audition. Recall auditions will be filmed for discussion with other key creatives in the project.

Key Project Dates:

Rehearsal - 28th Jan - 3rd Feb 2027

Recording - 4th - 27th Feb 2027 (Including two Saturdays - 20th & 27th Feb)

Release date: June 2027

Lead actors will be expected to attend 5 days of music rehearsal, 7 days of dialogue recording and up to 8 days of song recording, for a maximum total of 20 working days. Rehearsal & Dialogue recording days will be 8 hr days. Song recording days will be broken down into 3hr sessions with max 2 sessions a day. 

Music rehearsals will take place 28th January- 3rd Feb (not including the weekend), dialogue recording will take place 4th-12th Feb (not including weekends). Song recording scheduling is TBC but lead actors will be needed for at least 4 sessions between 16th -  27th February. 

Smaller roles (Kit/George & Home/Agdistis) will be required for 1 day of music rehearsal, one day of dialogue recording and a half day of song recording. Scheduling will try to ensure these days are as close together as possible between the 3rd & 19th of February.

Contract Type:

Paid Contract. Contract rates are based on Equity, MU and standard Audio Drama rates. 

Lead Actors:

Rehearsal Rate: £631 for 1 week

Dialogue Recording Rate: £217 per day

Singing Recording: £135 per session

Smaller Roles:

Rehearsal Rate: £139 day rate

Dialogue Recording Rate: £217 per day

Singing Recording: £135 per session

 

The Order of Chaeronea:

A Secret Queer Audio Musical

The Order of Chaeronea: A Secret Queer Audio Musical is the brainchild of award-winning writer, performer, and researcher Jonathan O’Neill.

While digging through history, Jonathan uncovered the incredible, forgotten legacy of George Cecil Ives (1867–1950)—one of the UK’s very first gay rights activists. In the 1890s, Ives founded a secret society called The Order of Chaeronea, dedicated to decriminalising homosexuality and building a community of resistance.

Jonathan has partnered with Sanctuary Queer Arts and the brilliant audio collective Tin Can Audio to turn this hidden piece of history into a spectacular, world-class 8-part audio drama musical.

Lead Artist - Jonathan O’Neill

Photo Credit: Alastair More

“The hidden queer histories held within George Cecil Ives' extensive collections have stayed a secret for so long, apt for the founder of a queer secret society, but I'm so excited to be working with Sanctuary Queer Arts to share these stories of queer resilience at a time when they're needed more than ever. Our project brings Britain's forgotten heritage home by mixing academia with creativity, and making something entertaining and easily accessible. Ives' collection, held in the US, is a massive untapped document into queer British life in the late-Victorian era and I feel lucky to be supported by the Sanctuary team and our other project partners in researching and realising this mad multi-faceted project.” - Jonathan O’Neill - Lead Artist

Team

Creative Team

  • Showrunner, Researcher & Writer: Jonathan O’Neill

  • Composer, Dramaturg & Additional Lyricist: Bethany Tennick

  • Director: Debbie Hannan

Production & Technical Team (Tin Can Audio)

  • Executive Producer: Ella Watts

  • Sound Designer & Dialogue Recording: Amber Devereux

  • Production Manager & Script Editor: Ross McFarlane

  • Recording Studio Engineer: Gus Stirrat (Solas Sound Studio)

Management & Administration (Sanctuary Queer Arts)

  • Lead Project Producer: Fraser MacLeod

  • Administrative & Financial Support: Annabel Cooper