Casting Call – Can We Talk?
About the Production:
Can We Talk? is a powerful new 35-minute, three-person play exploring the growing relationship between young people, artificial intelligence and mental health. Set within a British South Asian family, the play follows a teenager who increasingly turns to AI for everyday advice and emotional support, rather than the people around them. As that relationship becomes more personal, the play explores questions around connection, communication, trust and what increasing reliance on AI could mean for human relationships.
Written by Rochi Rampal and developed through consultation with young people, parents, headteachers and mental health professionals, Can We Talk? draws on contemporary conversations around AI, wellbeing and digital relationships.
Directed by Bhavik Parmar, the production is designed not only as a piece of theatre but as a starting point for audiences to reflect, discuss and debate these issues openly.
Roles:
We are casting three actors:
TEACHER
Black or White male actor to play a teacher in their mid-20s.
MOTHER
South Asian female actor to play a mother in her mid-30s to mid-40s.
STUDENT
South Asian female actor to play a 14–15-year-old student.
Rehearsals & Performances
Rehearsals will take place from Monday 26 October to Friday 6 November 2026.
There will be three performances:
- Two performances on Friday 6 November 2026
- One final performance on Saturday 7 November 2026
Applicants must be available for the full rehearsal and performance period.
Fee:
The fee is £1,262 total fee per actor, based on an ITC weekly rate of £631 × 2 weeks.
The fee covers the rehearsal period, all three performances as well as personal and travel expenses.
How to Apply?
If you are interested in applying, please send your acting CV and/or showreel to bhavik@sampad.org.uk by the 9th October.
Please indicate which role you are applying for and ensure you are available for the audition, full rehearsal period and all performance dates above.
Auditions will take place on Tuesday 13 October 2026, between 9am and 2pm. Shortlisted applicants will be allocated a 20-minute audition slot within this period.