Natalie Castka
- Actor
Female / Northamptonshire - Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Age Range
- 21 - 31
- Height
- 5' 4" (1m 65cm)
- Weight
- 10st. 3lb (65kg)
- Hair Colour
- Brown
- Eye Colour
- Green
- Build
- Medium
Files
- sound file (mp3)
Links
- Spotlight Member
- yes
- Equity
- yes
Reviews
| Year | Review | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Castka was relaxed, precise and charming onstage.It's a crisp bit of writing, performed with style by Castka. Robert Trussell | kansascity.com |
Credits
| Year | Role / Type | Name of Production / Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sonya Theatre | Life x 3 Paul Freknall |
| 2017 | Twinkle Theatre | Santa's Workshop Natalie Castka |
| 2017 | Witch Hazel Theatre | The Sock of Shock! Toni Lilley |
| 2017 | Mother Theatre | The Railway Children James Smith |
| 2017 | Rachel Theatre | Tomcat Jules Crossley |
| 2016 | Witch Hazel Theatre | A Very Odd Occurrence at Odds Farm Toni Lilley |
| 2016 | Dancer Corporate | FA Cup Final 2016 |
| 2016 | Narrator Voiceover | Inside Soap 16th May |
| 2016 | Narrator Voiceover | Inside Soap 7th May |
| 2016 | Narrator Voiceover | Inside Soap 23rd-29th April |
| 2016 | Astrid/Birger/Manna TIE | Spear of the Gods Cally Lawrence |
| 2016 | Sandra Rehearsed Reading | Lions Cally Lawrence |
| 2016 | Beatrice Rehearsed Reading | Responsible Product John Stenhouse |
| 2016 | Narrator Voiceover | Secret Breakers- The Knights of Neustria |
| 2016 | Amelia Role Play | Medical Training Phil Mardlin |
| 2016 | Nurse Role Play | Medical Training Phil Mardlin |
| 2015 | Lady Mary Wicksteed Role Play | Wicked Wicksteed |
| 2015 | Narrator Voiceover | Secret Breakers- The Power of Three |
| 2015 | Narrator Voiceover | Secret Breakers- Orphan of the Flames |
| 2015 | Counsellor Theatre | Hot Thoughts Clare Laurie |
| 2015 | Narrator Voiceover | The Poisonous Seed Andy Young |
| 2015 | Crowanna, Elizabeth Bunyan, Mr Lucy Theatre | Amazing Bedford People Cally Lawrence |
| 2015 | Reader Rehearsed Reading | The Sonnets Project Simon Tavener |
| 2015 | Lana Rehearsed Reading | Intercourse Cally Lawrence |
| 2015 | Amelia Rehearsed Reading | Up Your Prana Andrew Maddock |
| 2015 | Woman Rehearsed Reading | A Stranger To Myself John Handscombe |
| 2015 | Tracksuit Rehearsed Reading | Voucher John Handscombe |
| 2015 | Debbie, The Magicians Assistant Theatre | The Curiosities Andrew McWilliam |
| 2014 | Mord Sister Corporate | Cirque Savage |
| 2014 | Lesley Theatre | Her Big Chance David Baxter |
| 2014 | Alice Film (Short) | Alice and Jack Matt Salmon |
| 2014 | Helen Rehearsed Reading | Fat Chance Phil Mardlin |
| 2014 | Vicar Rehearsed Reading | Extra Time Phil Mardlin |
| 2014 | Josie Rehearsed Reading | 'D' (Rehearsed Reading) Phil Mardlin |
| 2013 | Lesley Theatre | Her Big Chance David Baxter |
| 2013 | Wife Film (Student) | The Edge Richard Bell |
| 2013 | Narrator Voiceover | Citadel Ian Green |
| 2013 | Scare Actor Corporate | The Cabin In The Woods |
| 2013 | Hero Theatre (Tour) | Much Ado About Nothing Elizabeth Thomas |
| 2013 | The Hoarder Film (Short) | Rooms Chris Yarwood |
| 2013 | DS Sheryl Adams Film (Short) | 7 Days Craig Brown |
| 2013 | Geek Party Girl Music Video | Britney Spears / Trouble for Me |
| 2013 | Lisa Film (Short) | Kart Alex Kingham |
| 2013 | Lilly Davenport Theatre | The Mystery of Knottley End Improvised |
| 2013 | Kelly/Sammy Rehearsed Reading | Cake (Radio Play) Phil Mardlin |
| 2013 | Penelope Farrington Rehearsed Reading | All's Well Ivan Wilkinson |
| 2013 | Lilly Rehearsed Reading | Our Brave New Future Cally Lawrence |
| 2013 | Ali Rehearsed Reading | The Valley John Handscombe |
| 2013 | Birthday Girl Theatre | The Eight Songs of Us Andrew McWilliam |
| 2013 | Narrator Voiceover | The Lady's Maid Andy Young |
| 2012 | Eighties Theatre | The Wild Things Cally Lawrence |
| 2012 | Office Assistant 1 and 2 Film (Short) | Time's Up Chris Yarwood |
| 2012 | Tap Dancing Punk Music Video | Maiden Voyage / Loose Tooth Ian Langton |
| 2012 | Mother Rabbit Film (Student) | They Are The Quarry Beth Millard |
| 2012 | Storm Dancer TV | London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony: Enlightenment Bradley Hemmings and Jenny Sealey |
| 2012 | Ensemble (#sfatsLIVE choir) Theatre | @westendproducer's Search for a Twitter Star Live! Drew Baker |
| 2012 | Mistress Quickly Theatre | The Merry Wives of Windsor John Handscombe |
| 2012 | Denise Film (Student) | The Shopping Channel Clare Daly |
| 2012 | Hyacinth Theatre | Dead on Course |
| 2012 | Tess Film (Student) | Blue Blue Night Joe Winchcombe |
| 2012 | Nancy Film (Short) | A Local Desperado Philip Codd |
| 2012 | Dancer Theatre | Bobby Dazzlers Live |
| 2011 | Mrs Kranky Theatre | George's Marvellous Medicine Cally Lawrence |
| 2011 | Anne Princess Theatre | A Death at the Races Improvised |
| 2011 | Mother Superior/ Ballet Student/ Judas girl Music Video | Lady Gaga / Judas |
| 2011 | Mossy Theatre | Murder at the Moulin Rouge |
| 2011 | Ms Fannael/Mrs Potts/Mrs Johnson/Amy Green/Mother TIE | Pack Up Your Troubles Yvonne Peacock |
| 2010 - 2011 | Lady Macbeth TIE | Macbeth Y. Peacock |
| 2010 - 2011 | Juliet TIE | Romeo and Juliet Y. Peacock |
| 2010 - 2011 | Curley's Wife TIE | Of Mice and Men Y. Peacock |
| 2010 - 2011 | Sheila/Mrs Birling TIE | An Inspector Calls Y. Peacock |
| 2010 | Helen E. Tree TIE | The Reading Room Y. Peacock |
| 2009 | Pedro the Angry Elf Theatre | Black Christmas at Birchenfields Devised |
| 2009 | Bella TIE | Beauty and the Beast Barry Lillie |
| 2009 | Deirdre Musical | Slim Gym Jacc Batch |
| 2009 | Doctor Theatre (Tour) | Wasted Andrew McWilliam |
| 2009 | Wizard William TIE | Wizard William Michael Coffman |
| 2009 | Nurse/Tybalt TIE | Romeo and Juliet Barry Lillie |
| 2009 | Ariel/Trinculo TIE | The Tempest (workshop) George Francis |
| 2008 | Tina Trivet/ Egyptian Priestess TIE | Riddle of the Ruin Yvonne Peacock |
| 2008 | Soloist- Good King Wenceslas, Chorus Voiceover | Oddbods Christmas Carols Sue Batch |
| 2008 | Inspector Theatre | Race Against Time Improvised |
| 2008 | Inspector Theatre | Kirk Deighton Films Improvised |
| 2008 | Beatrice TIE | Much Ado About Nothing Andrew McWilliam |
| 2008 | Ariel/Trinculo TIE | The Tempest Rachel Gilbert |
| 2008 | Julie Osborne Theatre | The Lions of Maply (Improvised) |
| 2007 | Various TIE | Bully 4 You Angela Goring |
| 2007 | Lucy Locket TIE | Jack and the Beanstalk Rachel Gilbert |
| 2007 | Caitlin O'Hare Theatre | Over The RIver and Through The Woods Andrew Whyatt |
| 2007 | Jo Voiceover | World of Lap Dancing Cathy Jennings |
| 2007 | The Windle Witch Voiceover | Darkels Manor (interactive online game) Craig Curchin |
| 2007 | Blossom Film (Student) | The Ticket Alex Kessie |
Education
Year Qualification Where 2007 3 yr. Acting Arts University Bournemouth Additional Information
Singing masterclass with James Draisey- July 2012
Contemporary and Commercial dance workshop with Ryan Jenkins- Feb 2012
Member of national and international award-winning dance troupe.
Reviews:
"Arnold Wesker's 'Annie Wobbler' provided an excellent vehicle for Natalie Castka. Strong characterisation and an assured stage presence..."
- The Stage
"Castka was relaxed, precise and charming onstage. It's a crisp bit of writing, performed with style by Castka."
"The humor is both subtle and farcical, and Castka brought talent and charm to the piece."
- Kansas City Star
Natalie Castka is aspiring actress Lesley who tells the audience about her latest big break in a movie which doesn't sound quite as 'Hollywood' as she might have hoped.
Castka is wonderful as Lesley, energetic and engaging throughout the 50 minute monologue.
Her unfaltering enthusiasm and naivety makes us both laugh with and sympathise for her as she tells of seedy directors and crew members with dubious intentions.
Performed simply with just a few costume changes, Blackout Theatre Company, has created a show which has storytelling at its heart, and Natalie captures a sense of all the different characters in her story, while being the only person on stage.
‘Her Big Chance’ is very revealing about the attitudes towards female actors in the 1980’s, there to ‘sex up’ TV and film productions, without many lines. Even the character of Lesley - although admirable in her drive and ambition -is a woman who lacks ability, seen but not heard.
Which is the reverse of Natalie Castka who is a fantastic performer, sharp, witty, engaging who captivates our attention for the duration of the performance. With lightning quick costume changes, directed by David Baxter, Blackout Theatre are a Bedford based company to look out for.
About me
Four years experience of small-scale touring productions including many children's theatre shows.
Choreographer for 'The Wild Things' December 2012
Writer and director of 'Oliver Twist' November 2014, 'Peter Pan' and 'Second Star to the Right' May 2015, 'Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye' November 2015, 'Cinderella' May 2016, 'The Grey Lady' November 2016, 'Beauty and the Beast' May 2017, 'Treasure Island' November 2017, 'The Course of True Love' May 2018, 'The Wind in the Willows' November 2018
Skills
- Skin Colour
- White
- Accents (International)
- Australian
- French
- German
- Irish
- Experienced In
- Comedy
- Film (Student)
- Music Videos
- Panto
- Rehearsed Readings
- Roleplay
- Theatre (Professional)
- Theatre (Touring)
- TIE/TYA
- Voice Over
- Interested in
- Comedy
- Commercials
- Film (Professional)
- Film (Student)
- Music Videos
- Online
- Panto
- Radio
- Rehearsed Readings
- Theatre (Fringe)
- Theatre (Professional)
- Theatre (Touring)
- TV
- Voice Over
- Languages Spoken
- English
- Accents (UK)
- Dorset
- London
- RP
- Scottish, Standard
- Welsh, Standard
- Yorkshire
- Accents (North American)
- General American
- New York City
- Texas
- General Dance Skills
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Tap
- Hair Length
- Long
- Specific Singing Skills
- Alto
- Perform nude?
- No
- Organisation Memberships
- Equity
- Driving Licences
- Standard
- General Singing Skills
- Solo
- Native accent
- English
- DBS checked
- Yes
- Character Types
- Free-spirited
- Intellectual
- Professional
- Villainous
- Wholesome
