Cavity
By Fairoz Faria
19:00, Tue 27th – Sat 31st May 2025 at Corpus Playroom
Easter Week 4
“I have been your servant, God, but now, I want your house.”
The first time Joan was called a witch was when she was eight years old, and from that moment, she knew that the man they called the prophet wouldn’t save her. The miracles performed on Abney Farm were mere mirages to Joan as she slowly becomes disillusioned with the altar at which Beau, her father, was willing to sacrifice anyone for his destiny. This play is a Southern Gothic retelling of the tragedy of Shakespeare's Macbeth, inviting you to bear witness to man’s ruthless grasp on destiny and asking you to judge the price of liberation.
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Get involved with Cavity:
Cavity is a fierce, unapologetic retelling of Macbeth—where female defiance, family tyranny, and the fight for freedom collide in a decaying Southern town.
Fed up with narrow roles for people of colour and women, I wrote Cavity to break molds. Joan isn’t docile or palatable. She’s furious, complex, and fighting back. This is a story of ambition, betrayal, and survival, where the stakes are personal and the power struggles cut deep.
We’re bringing this reckoning to the Corpus Playroom and want YOU in it. If you crave raw, demanding roles: full of vulnerability, rage, and truth—audition. Let’s tell this story together.
The cast is small with only six characters - Joan, Beau, Catherine, Dolly, Rain, and Billy- but each is unique with their own tale of heartbreak.
For more details, read the full advert or contact Director - ff363@cam.ac.uk before 13th May 2025 01:00.
Are you drawn to the raw, haunting aesthetic of the American South? Do you thrive in worlds where faith, fanaticism, and family secrets collide? Cavity is a bold retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy, set in a decaying Southern town ruled by a self-proclaimed prophet—where the costumes must whisper of devotion, decay, and defiance.
We Need a Designer Who Can:
Evoke Gothic-Americana – Think worn hymnals, sun-bleached denim, and the eerie contrast of Sunday best against dirt-poor survival.
Mirror Character Journeys – From Joan’s hardened resilience to Beau’s false sanctity, each costume should tell a story of oppression and rebellion.
Blend the Sacred and the Rotting – This world is equal parts revival tent and bloodstained soil—how do the clothes reflect that tension?
For more details, read the full advert or contact Director - ff363@cam.ac.uk before 9th May 2025 01:00.
We need a set designer to transform the Corpus Playroom into the Abney homestead – where the walls sweat scripture and every floorboard creaks with buried secrets.
Both furniture and set props will be provided by ADC inventory. I would love you to take full creative control of the space and bring this play to life!
For more details, read the full advert or contact Director - ff363@cam.ac.uk before 9th May 2025 01:00.
We seek a lighting designer to create a visual sermon of oppression and revelation for Cavity – where every shadow feels like judgment and every beam of light could be salvation or a sniper's scope.
A lot of the lighting work needed is simple spotlighting however I would love to hear your vision for the stage lights to bring our play to life!
For more details, read the full advert or contact Director - ff363@cam.ac.uk before 9th May 2025 01:00.
Seeking a publicity alchemist to turn Cambridge's theatre scene into Beau's true believers – making Cavity the show everyone fears missing.
We need innovative posters, flyers, and more!
We need someone who can take charge of social media pages and promote online!
For more details, read the full advert or contact Director - ff363@cam.ac.uk before 13th May 2025 01:00.
Haunt Us With Sound – On Your Schedule!
This is the perfect design role for busy creatives! We need a sound designer to craft Cavity's eerie atmosphere with minimal time requirements.
For more details, read the full advert or contact Director - ff363@cam.ac.uk before 13th May 2025 01:00.
CO-PRODUCER CALL: SHAPE THIS SOUTHERN GOTHIC REVIVAL
We're seeking a creative partner to help manifest Cavity's haunting vision. This is your invitation to join us in the shadows.
This role will be shared between you and the director for extra support and collaboration!
Why Join?
Be part of an ambitious new adaptation
Work with a dedicated creative team
Help shape a production from the early stages
Gain valuable producing experience
For more details, read the full advert or contact Director - ff363@cam.ac.uk before 9th May 2025 01:00.
