Edinburgh University Footlights present their 2018 Fringe Festival Production of:

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Edinburgh University Footlights are proud to present Green Day’s award winning musical American Idiot. This show takes the most electrifying of Green Day’s music and brings it to life in a non-stop assault on the senses. We follow Johnny, the self-proclaimed Jesus of Suburbia, and his equally disaffected friends Will and Tunny as they struggle to find meaning in their lives. They are trapped between rage and love, a concept that defines and drives their generation. Johnny heads for the city and enters into a tumultuous relationship with a wild and unpredictable woman and an even more passionate affair with hard drugs. Tunny seemingly finds purpose in joining the military but is emotionally and physically broken in the line of duty. Will who decides to stay home with his pregnant girlfriend, slips further and further into a state of disillusion and hopelessness. Visceral and explosive, this show will have you humming guitar solos for weeks

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We are thrilled to announce our Showchoir Production Team for 2018/19! Creative Director: Rachael Beaty Musical Director: Hugh Richardson Executive Producer: Emily Williams Producer: Harri Jones We are so excited to see what this team are going to create. If you are interested in joining this Production Team as Production Manager, pop us a message on the Facebook page!
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Production Team Applications for "9 to 5" and Showchoir close TOMORROW at 5pm! Get your applications in ASAP, the committee can't wait to hear about all of your exciting ideas for what we hope will be our biggest and most exciting shows yet!
•2 fabulous production teams to apply for. •2 days left until applications close! •2 many reasons why this is the best decision you’ll make all year! #musicals #musicaltheatre #edinburgh #edinburghtheatre #directors #producers #choreographers
With deadlines extended to Monday, you now have 3 days to submit your applications for our production teams for Footlights 30th year!!!
We’ve extended our application for both Showchoir AND 9 to 5 production teams until Monday! You still have 4 days to get those applications in and ask committee for any advice! #edinburgh #musicaltheatre #footlights #auditions #prodteam #musicals
Just 4 days left to apply for the Showchoir and 9 to 5 2018/19 Production Teams! Hear from the wonderful Megan Crampsey about why you should not miss out on this position! "Being Creative Director for Showchoir was such a unique and amazing opportunity that incorporated everything I love about performing. You are in charge of so many different aspects of the choir, from deciding what numbers make up the set list, choreographing a range of different styles of dance, and figuring out costumes and the overall feel of the show. It’s a lot of work but the payoff is 100% worth it. I had the most amazing year working with both a brilliant prod team and choir and the pride I felt seeing the show come together as well as it did in March is like nothing else I have experienced. If you are thinking of applying my only advice would be to go for it, you won’t regret it for a second!" Get those applications in!
Yesterday marked only 5 days to go until applications for our production teams close! Hear from this year’s producer, James Hart, on why it’s an experience not to be missed: “Producing a musical with Footlights is without a doubt the most rewarding thing I have ever done (so much so that I have now done it 3 times!) It gives you the privilege to oversee every single different aspect of putting on a show, as well as working with some of Edinburgh’s most talented creatives and performers. From scheduling and administrative tasks, to publicising the show and leading a front of house team during show week, every part of the job is varied, exciting and fun! From the very start of the process, you have the exciting opportunity of innovating and executing your own vision for a marketing campaign for the show, working with designers and photographers to create vibrant publicity! In the build up to the show you will be responsible for contacting reviewers, enabling you to create an excellent network of contacts within the theatre industry. Leading the front of house team is another great part of being producer, as you see first-hand audience reactions to the show that you have spent so much time and effort on! However, unequivocally, the best thing about being a producer is seeing everything gradually come together over the course of the process. During show week, there is no better feeling than sitting in the audience bursting with pride for all of the incredible friends you are sure to make. Footlights truly is a family and by being a part of it, you will be surrounded by the most talented and kind-hearted group of people you will ever meet.”
Only 6 days left to apply to be a member of our fabulous 2018/19 production teams!
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