Audition Notices

Williamstown Little Theatre Inc. 05-Jul-2009 at 12:00PM 06-Jul-2009 at 07:30PM Performance: 10 Sep 2009 to 26 Sep 2009

Kindertransport Author: Diane Samuels Director: Chris Baldock Enquiries: chris.baldock@gmail.com Characters: Evelyn: English middle-class woman. In her 50s. Large, complex, challenging and rewarding role for the right actress. Faith: Evelyn’s only child. In her early 20s. A wonderful role for an actress with a fiery spirit and a lot of depth. Eva: Evelyn’s younger self. She starts the play at 9 years old and finishes at 17 years old. Jewish German becoming increasingly English. An amazing role. The actress should be child-like but I am looking for experience, versatility and depth first and foremost. An ability to do accents and being prepared to learn some German (if not already known) a must. Helga: German Jewish woman of the late 1930s. In her early thirties. Eva/Evelyn’s mother. A powerhouse of a role for the right actress. Again, the ability to do accents and is prepared to learn German (if not already known) a must. Lil: Eva/Evelyn’s English foster mother. In her 80s. A beautiful role for a “mature” actress with plenty of spirit. The Ratcatcher: a mythical character who also plays a Nazi Border Official, The English Organiser, The Postman, The Station Guard. Age 50s +. Versatile and experienced actor required with an ability to do accents a must. Precast Characters: None Audition Venue: Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 Albert Street, Williamstown 3016 Theatre: Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 Albert Street, Williamstown 3016 Website: http://www.wlt.org.au/ Synopsis: Between 1938 and the declaration of war in 1939, 10,000 Jewish children were evacuated from Germany and Eastern Europe to England to escape the Nazis. Kindertransport is a composite of the kinder stories and focuses on a young girl, Eva, who grows up and as time passes her memories fade. Forty years later, Eva (now Evelyn), now a British citizen and mother is forced to confront her painful past in order to create a better future for her own daughter. First performed by Soho Theatre Company in London, this gripping and moving award winning play was called by The New Yorker "A powerful contribution to holocaust literature...presented with emotional clarity and intense sympathy". Other Information: To book an audition time and for all general enquiries please email the director at chris.baldock@gmail.com Please note that Kindertransport is Williamstown Little Theatre’s 2009 VDL Awards entry.

Gemco Players Community Theatre Inc. 07-Jul-2009 at 09:00AM Performance: 22 Oct 2009 to 07 Nov 2009 Click to Enlarge

Honk!the english musical which has won many awards tells the "Ugly Duckling" Story by Hans Christian Anderson. Last Call for males, late teens through twenties!! Chance to perform in the first musical in Australiaa's newest theatre... in Emerald. Author: Goerge Stiles (book) and Anthony Drewe (Lyrics) Director: Sarah Millway Enquiries: 0412 365 186 Characters: Male: Ugly: gawky and odd looking Bullfrog: laid back Cat: sly and cunning Drake: Ugly's father School Headmaster Greylag: Admiral Goose. Audition Venue: Gemco Players, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald 3782 Theatre: The Gem Community Arts Centre.... brand new theatre in Emerald.... 19 Kilvington Drive (next to Police station) Website: http://www.gemcoplayers.org

BATS Theatre Co. Inc. 12-Jul-2009 at 02:00PM Performance: 21 Sep 2009 to 25 Sep 2009 Click to Enlarge

Treasure Island Author: Phoenix Writers Director: Dale Mills Enquiries: 9704 6026 Characters: Jim Hawkins Mick Stubbles Roland Butter Jim’s Mum Billy Bones Blind Pew Roger Jolly Stan Dandyliver Squire Trelawney Doctor Livesey Long John Silver Parrot Hans Zondeck ‘Way-in’ Rooney Pirate Ecknick Russell Crowsnest Captain Smollett Henry Regatta, the Valet Ben Gunn Audition Venue: The Factory: Centre for the Performing Arts New Holland Drive Cranbourne Theatre: Cranbourne Community Theatre Brunt St Cranbourne Contact Email: info@batstheatre.org.au Website: http://www.batstheatre.org.au Synopsis: After coming into possession of Bill Bones\' map, Jim Hawkins sets sail in search of buried treasure. Other Information: The auditions for Treasure Island will be held on : Sunday, July 12th (2pm-5pm) The Factory: Centre for the Arts New Holland Drive, Cranbourne. While they are open to everyone, bookings are essential. Phone 9704 6026 BATS is currently seeking cast members for our next youth production, to be performed from the 21 – 25 September 2009 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre. Performing on stage is a great way for children and teens to develop confidence, learn new skills, take risks and make new friendships. Our auditions are open to all, regardless of their acting experience. We are always seeking to encourage new faces, especially those who have not been involved in performing before. Children, teens and adults from grade 3 (age 9) upwards are welcomed to audition. Unlike professional drama schools and groups, our productions are inexpensive and we find a place for all youth to become involved. To audition, all that is required is a positive ‘have a go’ attitude. Information about the show and characters is available on our website, if you are interested. Feel free to turn up early to the audition to pre-read parts of the script if you wish. If you would like any more information or to book call 9704 6026.

Mooroolbark Theatre Group 16-Jul-2009 at 07:00PM Performance: 05 Nov 2009 to 14 Nov 2009 Click to Enlarge

Wild Goose Chase - A Farce in Three Acts Author: Derek Benfield Director: Arline Myers Enquiries: 03 9726 4282 Characters: 5 Female, 5 Male, varying ages. Audition Venue: Mooroolbark Community Centre, Brice Avenue, Mooroolbark Theatre: Mooroolbark Community Centre, Brice Avenue, Mooroolbark Contact Email: mooroolbark_theatre_group@optusnet.com.au Website: http://members.optusnet.com.au/mooroolbark_theatre_group Synopsis: Typical Derek Benfield Farce plot - mostly the same Characters as Derek Benfield's "Post Horn Gallop". "Wild Goose Chase" follows the antics of Chester as he tries to escape the clutches of 2 characters of ill repute. He takes refuge in an unusual Baronial home occupied by eccentric members of an aristocratic family where he is led a Wild Goose Chase. Other Information: There will be a reading of the play at the Red Earth Rooms, Brice Avenue, Mooroolbark, on Thursday 9 July 2009 at 7 pm. Contact Arline on 9726 4282 for further information.

Eighteen Twelve Theatre Ltd 19-Jul-2009 at 03:00PM 20-Jul-2009 at 07:30PM Performance: 05 Nov 2009 to 05 Dec 2009

Much Ado About Murder. Author: Pat Cook. Director: Zina Carman. Enquiries: Zina - 9755 2870. Characters: Mr. or Ms. Hawker - a sinister Master of Ceremonies. Jolene Larraby - Blanche & Carlton’s adopted daughter, around 24. Blanche Larraby - Carlton’s wife in her forties. Steven MacDonald - former teacher, now handyman to Larraby household, 28-34. Malcolm Larraby - Carlton Larraby’s brother, 40-50. Leslie Larraby - 22 year old twin to… Wesley Larraby - Leslie & Wesley are Malcolm’s sons. Lillian DeMonde - Malcolm & Carlton’s sister, a dowager in her sixties, the Grande Dame. Kimberly Trent - Carlton Larraby’s secretary, age 25. Audition Venue: 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Theatre: 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Contact Email: admin@1812theatre.com.au Website: http://www.1812theatre.com.au Synopsis: A lighthearted murder mystery in two acts. Time: The present. Rich but rotten Carlton Larraby, who enjoyed punctuating the lives of his family and associates with macabre little surprises, has invited them down to a Halloween party dressed as characters from Shakespeare. Carlton is already dead but the guests don’t know this and they sit around talking & bickering about each other and Carlton while waiting for him to turn up. The murder is revealed to the audience before the characters of the play know of it. A sinister Master (or Mistress) of Ceremonies – Mr/Ms Hawker tells the audience of the murder through a series of flashbacks and we hear each characters alibi given on the olio stage. Other Information: Rehearsals start Sunday 13th September.

The Mount Players 25-Jul-2009 at 10:00AM 26-Jul-2009 at 10:00AM Performance: 20 Nov 2009 to 12 Dec 2009

Caught In The Net Author: Ray Cooney Director: Frank Harvey Enquiries: Michael Soleri - 9744 4766 (Producer) Characters: 2 Males - 35-55yrs 2 Females - 35-50yrs 1 Male -16-19yrs 1 Female - 15-18yrs 1 Male - 55-70yrs Good English Accents Essential Precast Characters: None Audition Venue: The Mountview Theatre 56 Smith Street Macedon Theatre: The Mountview Theatre 56 Smith Street Macedon Contact Email: secmountplayers@hotmail.com Website: http://www.themountplayers.com Synopsis: The hilarious sequel to Run For Your Wife. Our old friend, John Smith, the matrimonially-challenged taxi driver is once more in trouble and his children born of bigamy encounter one another on the internet and plan to meet. A meeting that John, assisted (?)again by his upstairs lodger, Stanley, must prevent at all costs. Will he succeed? Hmmmmmm...... Other Information: Auditions by appointment only.

Frankston Theatre Group Inc. 25-Jul-2009 at 12:00PM 26-Jul-2009 at 12:00PM Performance: 20 Nov 2009 to 06 Dec 2009 Click to Enlarge

NOT NOW DARLING Author: Ray Cooney & John Chapman Director: Rob Davies Enquiries: (03) 9775 3857 0439 611 156 Characters: 5m - 4 (age open) 1 (older); 6f - 3 (younger 18-25), 2 (age open) 1 (older) Miss Whittington - younger, attractive model Arnold Crouch - innocent,artistic junior partner Miss Tipdale - Secretary, efficient but retiring Mrs Frencham - Older, hearty overbearing lady Gilbert Bodley - Senior partner, extrovert Commander Frencham - Older, cheerful, loud exNavy Harry McMichael - Smart, successful businessman Janie McMichael - Attractive, sophisticated Sue Lawson - younger, bit dense, great looker Maude Bodley - Business partner,chic and sexy Mr Lawson - younger 'tradie'. Precast Characters: nil Audition Venue: Mount Eliza Community Centre Canadian Bay Road Mount Eliza Theatre: Mount Eliza Community Centre Canadian Bay Road Mount Eliza Contact Email: secretary@frankstontheatregroup.org.au Website: http://www.frankstontheatregroup.org.au Synopsis: The scene is the exclusive London fur salon of Bodley & Crouch, where Crouch (the well-meaning innocent) struggles to keep things on an even keel despite the energetic philandering of his partner. Suspicious wives, mistaken identities, scantily clad girls clapped hurriedly into closets and a continuous barrage of rapid-fire jokes, all beocme part of the hilarious doings. Other Information: Familiarisation evening will be held on Thursday 23rd July, 2009 at 8pm at 'The Shed', corner Overport and Somerset Road, South Frankston. Melway 102 C12

Hartwell Players Inc. 26-Jul-2009 at 02:00PM Performance: 11 Nov 2009 to 21 Nov 2009

The School For Scandal Author: Richard Brinsley Sheridan Director: Andrew McMillan Enquiries: 03 9889 5006 Characters: 11 men, 5 women, plus approx. ensemble. See http://hartwellplayers.org.au/Plays/Scandal for full character summaries. Precast Characters: None. Audition Venue: BDC Dance School, 13 Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood. Theatre: Ashwood College Performing Arts Centre, Ashwood. Contact Email: info@hartwellplayers.org.au Website: http://www.hartwellplayers.org.au/ Synopsis: Sir Peter Teazle has taken himself a young country wife, which has caught the attention of society scandalmongers - the vengeful Lady Sneerwell, the two-faced Mrs Candour, the amorous Sir Benjamin Backbite and his malicious Uncle Crabtree. When it is suspected that Lady Teazle may have taken a lover, the joyful malice goes into overdrive. Affairs, indiscretions and intrigue ensue as these dealers in falsehood deliver human pain and accidental happiness in abundance. Sheridan's brilliant satire shatters the thin veneer of decorum and respectability of the upper classes. Delight in their outrageous behaviour and comic intrigues, brought masterfully to life by Hartwell Players’ latest adventure into restoration comedy. Other Information: Auditions are by appointment and will be held in small groups. Please read the script in advance and indicate what roles you're auditioning for when you book. This classic comedy of manners, performed originally in 1777, will be set in the 1930s/40s using the British/Hollywood film industry, its stars, the fashion, glamour and scandal as a metaphor to make relevant the play's themes/ideas to a contemporary audience. Web: http://hartwellplayers.org.au/Plays/Scandal

Peridot Theatre Inc. 27-Jul-2009 at 07:00PM Performance: 06 Nov 2009 to 21 Nov 2009 Click to Enlarge

Separate Tables Author: Terence Rattigan Director: Horrie Leek Enquiries: 9808 8438 Characters: 9 females ages 20s-60s 4 males ages 25-70 Precast Characters: None Audition Venue: Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Road, Mt. Waverley (Melways Map 61, F11) Theatre: As above Contact Email: peridotbookings@bigpond.com Website: http://www.peridot.com.au Synopsis: A classic play concerning the lives of the permanent residents of a private, genteel but slightly fading hotel in Bournemouth, England, who seem reasonably content with their lives but have an underlying sense of sadness an loneliness