Jammed by Gabriella SlossStuck in a traffic jam, a couple get into an argument after Sasha confronts Andrew about why he won’t have sex with her any more, dredging up the experiences both of them have with mental health and how it affects them differently.Overview In 2020, BOP commissioned three writers to each write a new fifteen-minute monologue or duologue for radio. After a period of development, these plays are now ready to be cast. The three plays are: Bronagh and the Bum Goblin, by Áine King Jammed, by Gabriella Sloss The Premorial, by Jen McGregor The rest of the team is: Director - Lu Kemp Assistant Director - Niloo Kahn Audio Engineer - Heather Andrews Assistant Audio Engineer - Zoe Irvine Dramaturg - Gerda Stevenson Casting is open to everyone but we are particularly seeking auditions from people who identify as disabled and/ or as a person of colour Time Commitment and Fee The time commitment for each performer is as follows: Script familiarisation / independent work / 0.5 days Rehearsal / group work on Zoom / 0.5 days Recording / group work on Zoom / 0.5 days 1.5 days total For this work we can offer each performer a fee of £300.00 (at a rate of £200.00 per day) Schedule Auditions close : Midnight, Sunday 18 April Audition decisions : by Friday 30 April Actors confirm casting : by Friday 7 May Rehearsals begin : w/c Monday 17 May Recordings : Wed 19 - Fri 21 May Broadcast : TBC Broadcast InformationEach play will be broadcast once on local community radio station EH-FM, as a single one-hour programme. The programme will then be available to listen to on the EH-FM for one year after the date of broadcast. The plays will also be available to listen to via the BOP podcast channel “BOP on The Wire” and via the BOP website, where it will be available in perpetuity. Recording Requirements To be able to do the home recording you must have access to: A laptop or computer (not tablet) with a good stable internet connection. A reliable browser like chrome. A quiet room. We will post a suitable microphone out to each actor who is selected. Tips on how to ensure the best recording/ preparing your room for recording. - disable ticking clocks - unplug a fridge or anything that hums - point your mic away from a window or any potential source of sound - close your curtains (this dampens noise from the outside and lessens sound reflections)