TOOZ is looking for a LEAD

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Physical Abuse, Death and/or Dying, Pregnancy and/or Childbirth, Torture

Week 7 ADC main, The Orphan of Zhao, is looking for one more lead actor to complete the cast. Self-tapes accepted until 31st.

TOOZ is looking for a Cheng Ying, a male-presenting lead who makes great sacrifices and eventually confronts its cost.

• Audition Pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FibPXEXOAS71tMGUTxhqCswTdgfTRsPxAJsAZi-YO48/edit?usp=sharing

• Audition Pack (plaintext version): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y_8WPQ1X7BBBwyzwudnTWXRDoKyzxzsL9z33FUquMOc/edit?usp=sharing

Auditions from all cultural and ethnic background are welcome, with those of Chinese/East Asian heritages encouraged!

The character will be a male-presenting character, but actors of any gender identity is welcome to audition!

Note: This production will be fully student-led, hence we can only accept student actors, from Cambridge or any other institution.

The Orphan of Zhao is about cruelty, sacrifice, and revenge, as well as the price to be paid along the way. History and art are allegorical; allegories are often seen as too artistic but not historic enough, nor political enough. A story from more than 2000 years ago in ancient China. It remains relevant and painful.

Feel free to contact us at theorphanofzhao@outlook.com or Facebook me (Chester Chen) for any questions or requests for deadlines.

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Contact theorphanofzhao@outlook.com before 4th Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.