Audition Notices

The Basin Theatre Group 01-Mar-2010 at 07:30PM Performance: 19 Aug 2010 to 12 Sep 2010 Click to Enlarge

Disposing of the Body Author: Hugh Whitemore Director: Cameron South Enquiries: camsouth@yahoo.com.au Characters: Henry Preece: In his 50s, reassuringly conventional in appearance and manner. This is a large and demanding role. Angela Preece: Henry's wife, pert and pretty in her late 40s Ben Preece: Henry and Angela's son, late 20s, tall, strongly built, bearded Alexander Barley: Mid 40s, heavily built, with a confident and hearty manner Joanna Barley: Alexander's wife, mid 40s, pleasant but plain Kate Preece: Henry's sister, late 40s, big, jolly, comfortable Detective-Inspector Clive Poole: 40s, plain Basset: A hotel manager Audition Venue: The Basin Theatre, cnr Doongalla & Simpsons Road, The Basin. Melways p66 A6 Theatre: The Basin Theatre, Cnr Doongalla & Simpsons Road, The Basin. Company Email: subscriptions@thebasintheatre.org.au Company Website: http://www.thebasintheatre.org.au Synopsis: "All my life I've either been looking back at happy times that have gone or looking forward to the happiness to come." Thus speaks Henry Preece,embarking on early retirement with his attractive wife, when things start to go seriously wrong. In this elegant and tantalizing play, the mystery and excitement of an unexpected passion is given full rein, until Henry realizes that a door he's just flung open should have remained tightly shut. NOTE: this play contains adult themes and strong contemporary language.

Moreland Theatre Co. Inc. 04-Mar-2010 at 08:00PM Performance: 27 May 2010 to 05 Jun 2010 Click to Enlarge

"Rust" Author: Karim Shaker & Michelle Dorian Director: Michelle Dorian Enquiries: 0432 543 498 Characters: 2M, 2F (Ray, his wife's aunt, his daughter Amber and Amber's boyfriend) Precast Characters: boyfriend Audition Venue: St Ambrose's Hall, 3 Dawson St, Brunswick (almost opposite Brunswick Baths) Theatre: Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre, cnr Sydney Rd & Glenlyon Rd, Brunswick Company Email: secretary@moreland.org.au Company Website: http://www.moreland.org.au Synopsis: Ray's aunt-in-law is coming to stay, further complicating his difficult relationships with his daughter and her dead-beat boyfriend. Explores issues of growing old and growing up, and whether our choices really control our future paths. Other Information: Audition is informal - no preparation needed. Rehearsals Monday & Thursday evenings at St Ambrose's Hall.

The Mount Players 07-Mar-2010 at 10:30AM 09-Mar-2010 at 06:30PM Performance: 27 Aug 2010 to 18 Sep 2010

The Breakfast Club Author: John Hughes Director: David Cubley Enquiries: Director: David Cubley 5426 3006 OR Producer: Victoria Macky 0416 100 939 Characters: 3 Males - 17yo to 25yo 2 Females - 17yo to 25yo 2 Males - 40yo to 60yo Precast Characters: None Audition Venue: The Mountview Theatre 56 Smith Street MACEDON Theatre: The Mountview Theatre 56 Smith Street Macedon Company Email: secmountplayers@hotmail.com Company Website: http://www.themountplayers.com Synopsis: Five misfit students: the Jock, the Criminal, the Princess, the Nerd and the Basketcase thrown together for weekend detention, challenge their own views of themselves and each other. Other Information: Audition by Appointment only.

Brighton Theatre Co. 14-Mar-2010 at 02:00PM 15-Mar-2010 at 07:30PM Performance: 27 May 2010 to 12 Jun 2010 Click to Enlarge

The Popular Mechanicals Author: Keith Robinson, William Shakespeare & Tony Taylor Director: Ewen Crockett Enquiries: 9527 2681 0414 991 141orbbaf@ozemail.com.au Characters: Nick Bottom - a Weaver (male) Peter Quince - a Carpenter (male) Francis Flute - a Bellows Mender (male) Snug - a Joiner (male) Tom Snout - a Tinker (female) Robin Starveling - a Tailor (female) Precast Characters: Peter Quince - a Carpenter (male) Audition Venue: Brighton Theatre Brighton Arts & Cultural Centre Wilson Street Brighton Melways 67 F11 Theatre: Brighton Theatre Brighton Arts & Cultural Centre Wilson Street Brighton Company Email: enquire@brightontheatreco.com Company Website: http://www.brightontheatreco.com/ Synopsis: The fortunes and misfortunes of the troupe of eccentric rude jesters from A Midsummer Night's Dream who get their shot at the big time performing at the royal wedding in 1595. The Popular Mechanicals bumble their way through rehearsals, mishaps and hi-jinx in an hysterically funny mix of verse, song and dance.

Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Co.Inc. 15-Mar-2010 at 07:30PM 16-Mar-2010 at 07:30PM Performance: 01 Jun 2010 to 19 Jun 2010

Noises Off Author: Michael Frayn Director: Alan Burrows Enquiries: 0412077761 Characters: 5 males and 4 females Precast Characters: None Audition Venue: Lilydale Atheneaum Theatre - 39-41 Castella St. Lilydale. Theatre: Lilydale Atheenaeum Theatre Company Email: a.t.c@bigpond.net.au Company Website: http://lilydaleatc.com/ Synopsis: Noises Off is an hilarious farce about a farce - a play within a play. It is about an ambitious director and his troupe of mediocre actors. The cast and crew are putting together a silly sex comedy titled, Nothing On - a single-set farce in which lovers frolic, doors slam, clothes are tossed away, and embarrassing hi-jinks ensue. The three acts of Noises Off expose different phases of the disastrous show Nothing On. Other Information: Auditions by appointment only.

Essendon Theatre Co. 23-Mar-2010 at 07:30PM 28-Mar-2010 at 02:00PM Performance: 17 Jun 2010 to 26 Jun 2010 Click to Enlarge

A Fly on the Wall (4 one act plays) Co-Directed by Natasha Boyd & Tess Maurici Ryan Author: Racquet by Jason Silverii and Natasha Boyd Selling Johnny Depp by Alex Broun Hold’em by Alex Broun Kids by John Morgan Director: Natasha Boyd & Tess Maurici Ryan Enquiries: Natasha - 0413 188 513 or Tess - 044 99 32 921 Heard about ETC’s success at the one act play festivals in 2009(winner best director, production, ensemble, actress and various nominations)? Interested in one act plays? Looking for something different? Prepared to commit to a 2 week run at ETC in June and then to 4 one act plays festivals between July and September (one weekend each)? Then come along to a reading of our four chosen one act plays for ETC 2010. This will allow you to see the style of plays, roles on offer and the content of each of the stories and whether you want to audition. We are looking for an eclectic, hardworking group of actors who can play multi roles across the four one act plays. Taking part in the actual reading is not compulsory, you can just watch from the sidelines. For more details phone Natasha 0413 188 513 or email info@bookbonding.com.au. PS. Please note that you can still audition even if you do not attend read through. Characters: Racquet by Jason Silverii and Natasha Boyd (30min drama) 2M 2F Selling Johnny Depp by Alex Broun (10 min comedy) 2M 1F Hold’em by Alex Broun (30min drama / comedy) 2F Kids by John Morgan (30min comedy) 5 actors – gender variable Only Adult Performers are required for this One ACT play. Characters Baby-6 months Johhny-nearly 3 Sam-nearly 5 Wendy-7 Ellie-9 Audition Venue: Initial read through of script and discussion of production: Sunday 21st February at 6pm. Venue Max’s Café, 1 Leake Street, Essendon. RSVP either Tess or Natasha by Friday 12th February. Audition Venue Bradshaw Street Community Hall Bradshaw Street (off Buckley Street) West Essendon Melways 28B3 Theatre: Bradshaw Street Community Hall Bradshaw Street (off Buckley Street) West Essendon Melways 28B3 Company Website: http://www.essendontheatrecompany.com/ Synopsis: RACQUET - A celebrity couple has their disintegrating relationship turned into a public circus. As the fate of their relationship hangs in the balance, interested parties decide to have their say. The manager wants them to stay together, the mistress wants them to split, while the media is happy for the uncertainty to continue. 2m, 2F (age 20+) SELLING JOHNNY DEPP- When Celia finds some merchandise left behind by a world famous actor in the hotel where she cleans, her boyfriend Aaron brings in a dealer called Memos who specialises in celebrity mementos. Once Memos has the authentication he needs, he's ready for some haggling - and a little bit of show-and-tell. 2M 1F (age 18+) HOLD’EM- Amari's Dad died before he could fulfill his dream of playing Texas Hold 'em poker in Las Vegas. Will Amari fulfil that dream for him? Should she try? And what will that ambition do to her friendship with Kelly-Anne? A fast moving drama in one act for two versatile actresses. (age 18+) KIDS- Exploits of 5 children (adult actors) in a playground who make wry observations on the follies of adulthood and the need to bring about change. Through a hierarchy of blackmail they achieve impossible tasks and their dreamy aspirations are genuine. 5 actors playing young children aged 6months to 9yo - gender variable Other Information: ABOUT THE DIRECTORS Tess Maurici-Ryan - With over 10 years of theatre experience, Tess has been involved in all aspects of production from acting to publicity, lighting, sound, stage management and directing four shows to date at Sunshine Theatre Company. More recently, Tess has been seen performing on stage at Essendon Theatre with This Way Up, VDL nominated Enchanted April, Dinkum Assorted and as part of the multi nominated 2009 one act play season of Things are not what they seem. Natasha Boyd has been acting, dancing, writing, and directing since her school and uni years. She has performed with Melbourne University Theatre, Mount Players Macedon, STAG, ETC and Heidelberg Theatre. In terms of direction, Natasha directed three shows at Melb. Uni., including the 1994 entry in the Melbourne Comedy Festival. She moved onto co-writing and co-directing a number of high school musicals, as well as co-directing Michael Frayn's hilarious play Noises Off. After 18 months on community radio she returned to theatre co-directing the multi nominated one act play season at ETC in 2009, winning Best Director and Production at Macedon and Best Director and Best Ensemble at Maroondah Rose Street one act play festivals for What’s the matter with Mary Jane? Both Tess and Natasha are really excited to be working on this project together in 2010. They are looking for an eclectic, hardworking group of actors who can play multi roles across the four one act plays. Talent, time commitment, creative input as well as a great team spirit are definite requisites. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons.

Mordialloc Theatre Co. Inc. 28-Mar-2010 at 01:00PM Performance: 25 Jun 2010 to 10 Jul 2010

The Underpants Author: Carl Sternheim, Adapted by Steve Martin Director: Vicki Smith Enquiries: 0419329052 Characters: Theo - Stuffy and controlling 30s Louise - Theo’s wife 20s to 30s Gertrude - Nosey neighbour 40s Versati - Elegant gentleman 30s to 50s Cohen - Sickly, asthmatic 30s to 40s Klinglehoff - Elderly Man 50s to 70s Precast Characters: None Audition Venue: Shirley Burke Theatre 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale VIC Theatre: Shirley Burke Theatre 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale VIC Company Website: http://www.mordialloctheatre.com Synopsis: The Underpants is a hilarious look at the chaos and commotion caused by a simple act of fate, and a flash of a lady's undergarments. Adapted for modern audiences by Steve Martin, it is an outrageous, over-the-top, and utterly believable look at feminism, politics, sexism, and sex in general. As the play opens, Theo Maske, an officious, puritanical bureaucrat, berates his wife, Louise, for allowing her titular underpants to fall to the ground at a parade for the King. Theo frets that he and Louise will be financially ruined and become social outcasts from the inevitable scandal. But before long, besotted men appear at Maske’s door to rent a room – and, unnoticed by the proprietor, to seduce his wife. As scandal erupts into spectacle, the characters reflect, and reflect upon, our fascination with fame, our reliance on gender roles, and our enslavement by sex. Replete with off the wall humour, wordplay, and masterful banter, Steve Martin’s adaptation is a relevant today as Sternheim’s play was a century ago.

Peridot Theatre Inc. 31-Mar-2010 at 07:30PM Performance: 17 Jun 2010 to 20 Jun 2010

The Importance of Being George Author: Cerise De Gelder Director: Annette De Boer Enquiries: 9729 0730 or 9898 9090 Characters: 1 male 40-60, 1 male 30-50 1 female 40-60, i female 20-30 Precast Characters: None Audition Venue: Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Road, Mt. Waverley (Melways map 61 F11) Theatre: as above Company Email: peridotboxoffice@yahoo.com.au Company Website: http://www.peridot.com.au Synopsis: The time has come for Rose Parket to meet George, the man she has been writing to for ten years. but her daughter Millicent is convinced it's a bad idea and Toby, George's publisher, warns George he is playing with fire. Find out why when you see this play, where all is not as it seems Other Information: Half of Peridot's mid-year One Act Play Season. Play Reading at the theatre on Monday March 22 at 7.30pm