http://www.theatrelink.com.au Bringing Together Australia's Performing Arts Community en-us Copyright 2012 TheatreLink. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 20 3D5E8D63-2661-4936-8E96-9923B71A12D4 http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/Return_to_the_Forbidden_Planet ABOUT OUR PRODUCTION OF RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET Eons ago, before Star Trek and Star Wars, there was RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, an ingeniously high-tech science-fiction movie that drew its basic story line from The Tempest. Return to the Forbidden Planet, Bob Carltons musical version, which incorporates rock and rhythm-and-blues of the 1950s and 1960s, is a case of Shakespeare rattled and rolled. The show won an Olivier award as best musical in London, in a backlash beating out Miss Saigon. On stage the worlds of Shakespeare, science fiction and classic rock collide. Musical numbers include such rock classics as Great Balls of Fire (Tempest, Cookie, Crew) Good Vibrations (Tempest, Ariel, Crew) Why Must I Be A Teenager In Love? (Miranda) All Shook Up (Prospero, Miranda, Cookie) Gloria (Crew) 5-4-3-2-1 (Crew) Dont Let Me Be Misunderstood (Science Officer) Whos Sorry Now? (Ariel) Only the Lonely (Cookie, Bosun Arras) Shake, Rattle and Roll (Ariel, Cookie, Crew) The Young Ones (Captain Tempest, Miranda) and many many more! Monash University Academy of Performing Arts will produce this show in September 2012 and will be drawing on the wide student population across its many campuses and well as interested performers from across Melbourne. Our production is going to be UNIQUE! SEXY, TRASHY, OFF THE WALL AND VERY FUNNY! And we have been able to get Fr. Bob Maguire to be our on screen Newscaster!!!! Principal roles available: Captain Tempest A stardust Captain, square jawed “Boy’s Own” paper hero and pipe smoker Doctor Prospero A mad scientist Miranda Virgin and would-be Homecoming Queen Ariel A soft hearted robot Cookie The ship’s cook, a hopeless romantic Science officer (Gloria) A woman with a mysterious past Bosun Arras All round good guy Navigation officer A woman who knows where she is going PLUS Damage Control Crew and assorted ships crew members AUDITION TIMES: Wednesday the 30TH MAY 4.00pm -8.00pm Thursday the 31ST MAY from 4.00pm-8.00pm Friday the 1st of JUNE from 4pm onwards – call backs All auditions will be held at Normanby House, 100 Normanby Road, Clayton. This building is on the northern perimeter of Monash Clayton Campus . Normanby House is a Monash residential college and the Academy occupies the eastern (Howleys Road) end right on the car park. Auditions will be held in groups of around 20. WHAT WE REQUIRE: The best and brightest performers from across Monash University to develop an imaginative and ingenious journey for our audience. All performers will require some movement ability, strong vocal ability, and excellent dramatic and comedic skill. We are also very interested in actors who can play instruments, or musicians who can act and sing (or are willing to give it a go.) If you have any extra special skills please tell us at your audition. Perhaps your talents extend further to acrobatics, fire breathing, stilt walking, back flips, juggling. We want to know about this. OUR TEAM We have engaged two of Melbourne’s brightest young talents as Musical Director and Director. Adrian Portell has just completed seasons working as Assistant Musical Director on Mary Poppins in Sydney and Melbourne. Bryce Ives joins the team as Director. Bryce is well known for his edgy directorial work in both musicals and theatre in such productions as The Margaret Fulton Musical, Chants Des Catacombs, The History Boys, Sweet Charity and Tracey Harvey Smokin’. Our design team is also fabulous - Rob Sowinski is set designer and Eugyeene Teh is costume designer. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO PREPARE: 1. Prepare 30 seconds of a song that shows your range at it’s best. Songs from the sixties, seventies and eighties are appropriate. PLEASE DO NOT SING A SONG FROM Gilbert and Sullivan, operetta, Lerner and Lowe, Rogers and Heart, Rogers and Hammerstein, Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde, or Rent. If you do, we may kill you. Please ensure all sheet music is in the right key. We will provide an audition pianist. Please provide sheet music. Backing tracks are OK. 2. If you play a musical instrument bring it in. We are very keen to create a live performance that involves the musicians being central to the performance. So if you play an instrument, bring it along and prepare a short performance on your instrument. 3. Be ready to tell a joke. We want to work with people who make us laugh. Tell a joke. It can be daggy, naughty. Just be ready to tell us the joke. (But don’t stress about this, seriously the daggier the joke, the better….) THE BAND We are also interested in hearing from musicians who might like to be one of the on stage band members – trumpet, sax, trombone, lead and bass guitar, drums and keys. Please call Fred Wallace on 9905 4687 if you are interested. SOME GUIDELINES: Here are a few guidelines to help maximise your chances of success at audition: • Rehearse your chosen song thoroughly. You should aim to present to performance standard (e.g., no holding lyrics) and show off your vocal range. • We want you to wow us in thirty seconds • Arrive for audition early. • Relax. • Prepare your monologue, with a clear character in mind. Part of the audition may involve singing scales and other vocal exercises. Please note due to time constraints not all auditionees will not be asked to complete both their vocal piece and or monologue. This should not be taken as an indication of the success or otherwise of your audition but rather will be dictated by the large number of auditionees the production team will need to see. Extra material from the script (nothing overwhelming) will be handed out for callbacks if required. HOW WE WILL CAST: While talent is the primary consideration when casting, level of commitment will also be a strong consideration and final choices for principal and company roles will be made with this firmly in mind. The production team will not hesitate to remove a cast member from the show if commitment becomes an issue. All auditionees will need to do a singing, speaking and movement.dance audition. There are no ‘just dancers’ or ‘just singers’. All positions in the cast are up for selection during the audition period. It takes a combination of attributes to be cast in a show. It is an overall package, the right look and feel and chemistry. It is that ‘something’ that grabs the panel’s attention. Please note that all cast and band positions are volunteer- there are not payments for your time. This will however be an amazing opportunity to work on a fully produced production with a great creative team. WHAT AM I COMMITTING TOO: Most rehearsals will be conducted at the Normanby House Studio, which is on the northern perimeter of the Clayton Campus. The final rehearsal schedule will be complete shortly- but it will require a commitment to two evenings a week from towards the end of July- at this stage Monday and Tuesday evenings 6.30pm-10.00pm. This will continue thru to the production week starting Sunday Sept 23. Please note that there will be some day rehearsals required Sept 24, 25 and a matinee performance 2.00pm Friday Sept 28. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND AUDITION TIMES PLEASE EMAIL Hannah Hookey at Hannah.hookey@monash.edu or call Fred Wallace 9905 4687 for further information. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 4A2A06A9-2EF5-4B0E-B1C1-D9C216C51BFF http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/Brainstorm_Productions_Mid_Year_Auditions Brainstorm Productions is one of the largest touring theatre companies in Australia. We have been established for 29 years and tour in schools across Australia. We employ 15-20 actors, performing more than 1700 shows to up to 400,000 students every year. Brainstorm offers a professional, fun working environment and regular weekly wages and Equity rates for the duration of 6-9 month contracts. Also providing tax free travel allowance for when you are working outside your base city. Company car provided. The shows are challenging and address issues such as cyber bullying, violence, drug abuse and discrimination. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 1A181FEC-AD9F-4A8B-831E-3994AD467404 http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/New_Audition Brainstorm Productions is one of the largest touring theatre companies in Australia. We have been established for 29 years and tour in schools across Australia. We employ 15-20 actors, performing more than 1700 shows to up to 400,000 students every year. Brainstorm offers a professional, fun working environment and regular weekly wages and Equity rates for the duration of 6-9 month contracts. Also providing tax free travel allowance for when you are working outside your base city. Company car provided. The shows are challenging and address issues such as cyber bullying, violence, drug abuse and discrimination. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 4C9C86B4-7157-4E65-9C9B-76915F0C04AA http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/Accidental_Death_of_an_Anarchist_by_Dario_Fo SYNOPSIS A Maniac brings an Italian police station to the brink of destruction. The officers are constantly duped and baited by the outrageous Maniac who throws their world upside down. This zany comedy operates both as an entertaining farce and a ferocious political allegory. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT E7569D37-9DAC-4123-9841-C35BD53221AD http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/WE_LL_ALWAYS_HAVE_PARIS Ah, Paris! The wine, the art, the music, the romance… Jill Hyem (writer of such TV successes as Howards Way, The House of Elliott, Tenko) has returned to her theatre roots with her latest play, “We’ll Always Have Paris”. This is a feel-good comedy set in the city of love, about three women of a “certain age” who experience love, laughter, loss and tears, and importantly, the joys and challenges of growing old. This charming, thoughtful and thought-provoking contemporary play premiered in 2010 England. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 20A2AAB3-B0E8-4475-96C7-53C72255B9E5 http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/What_is_Susan_s_Secret_ Open Auditions Tuesday 27th March 2012 at 7.30pm @ The Castle Rockingham Theate Company 8 Attwood Way Rockingham Info phone David on 0412 119 122 For What is Susans Secret? This unique play offers the opportunity for a cast of 14 or parts can be dual roles. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 95877CE5-ADCB-4566-B944-2DEC1E75B06E http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/Last_of_the_Red_Hot_Lovers_Directed_by_Fred_Lawson Auditions 27/2/12 At the comedys core is Barney Cashman, a middle-aged owner of a successful seafood restaurant, married nebbish who wants to join the sexual revolution before its too late. A gentle soul with no experience in adultery, he thinks his marriage no longer provides him with a sense of romantic adventure but fails in each of his three seductions: • Elaine Navazio, a sexpot who likes cigarettes, whiskey, and other womens husbands who has been an hot blooded customer of his restaurant aged 35 – 50ish • Bobbi Michele, an actress friend who he discovers is madder than a hatter; and a pot smoking beauty who has failed at any attempt at an acting career. Aged 25 – 30ish • Jeannette Fisher, his wifes best friend, a staunch moralist. Possibly the most depressed prozac pooping women on the planet also 30-50ish Show Dates 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th April then the 4th, 5th, 6th May Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT ACBA0708-B40E-4BDF-AF6D-2E8D5499B6B7 http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/HAIRSPRAY Is seeking a cast for our July 2012 production of HAIRSPRAY PLOS Shed - Overport Park – Cnr Overport and Somerset Roads Frankston 3199 Auditions from 6—12 February 2012 Production Location – Frankston Arts Centre Production Dates – July 22—August 4 2012 Further details www.plos.asn.au or Brett 0408 576 705 All cast to be over 16 years of age by 1 July 2012 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 9DB063AF-8C29-467E-9AA1-CA1B6B9FF077 http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/AUDITIONS_-_Perform__Educational_Musicals Echelon Productions is a multi award-winning theatrical producer and one of the largest touring theatre companies in Australia. Based in Melbourne, the company has been established since 2000 and in that time has produced a number of Helpmann Award and Green Room Award nominated plays and musicals. Also operating as Perform Educational Musicals, which specialises in touring educational musicals for schools across Australia and New Zealand, the company employs around 50 performers throughout the year. Our educational theatre division is holding auditions across Australia during February/March for our 2012 productions celebrating Book Week and Science Week. Since we began touring our educational musicals we have performed to over one million students. The performances, which take place within schools, are highly interactive and feature action packed narratives, appealing, identifiable characters, loads of comedy, singing and dancing that captivate and engage all audiences, including teachers! Question time at the conclusion of the performance reinforces the learning outcomes. Casts of two actors perform up to three shows a day in schools within a one hour radius of the metropolitan area. Each cast will have one performer nominated as the team driver who has access to their own reliable car for the contracted period. Both cast members are required to bump in and out the basic set which takes around 20 minutes either side of performance. All productions are one hour musicals and include PA and individual headset microphones for each performer. CONTRACT DETAILS: All successful performers will be required to undertake a Working With Children Check and/or Police Check within the state they are performing. Rehearsal dates/times: Science Week: Between Monday 30th July – Saturday 4th August, 2012 Book Week: Between Monday 30th July – Saturday 4th August, 2012 All rehearsals between 9am – 6pm (will not exceed 8 hours per day) ** NB - Exact dates to be confirmed – dependent upon which production is offered. Season dates: Science Week: Between Monday 6th August – Friday 24th August, 2012 Book Week: Between Monday 6th August – Friday 7th September, 2012 All productions between 9am – 6pm (will not exceed 8 hours per day) ** NB - Exact dates to be confirmed – dependent upon which production is offered. Pay: Rehearsal and Performance weekly wage (or pro rata) in line with Live Performance Award Team leader: person in charge for each cast an extra $48 per performance week On-costs: Superannuation and holiday pay Travel: Any performance dates away from home base include travel, accommodation and allowances as per the Live Performance Award. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT A199D9E3-A5CC-4A2A-8F68-4BD51C0AE0F0 http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/The_Gondoliers The Gondoliers Auditions Audition Dates (December 2011) Saturday 10th: 1pm – 5pm Monday 12th: 7.30pm – 10pm Wednesday 14th: 7.30pm – 10pm Show Dates (May 2012) Saturday 19th at 8pm Sunday 20th (Matinee) at 2pm Friday 25th at 8pm Saturday 26th (Matinee and Evening) at 2pm and 8pm Rehearsals are held each Monday and Thursday evening from 7.30pm until 10.00pm All auditions and performances will at Berowra Community Centre, Gully Road, Berowra. for more information go to www.bmsi.org.au or contact Andrew Cousins, director, on 9457 0744 or director@bmsi.org.au Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 367EC410-E80C-4234-9999-3650D3F54B49 http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/_Joseph_and_the_Amazing_Technicolor_Dreamcoat_ A 3rd Audition will be held on Wednesday 7th December 2011, at The Latvian Theatre, 32 Parnell St, Strathfield. Please contact the President Majella Bendeich on 8765 0522 to book an audition Singers: Adult parts only required at this stage, many parts for both Men and Women still open for audition, a particular requirement are men to fill the roles of the many brothers. There will also be an ensemble required, however auditioning for ensemble singers will be held at first rehearsal on Monday 30/1/12 at 8pm. Dancers: We are still in need of more Dancers, we will have plenty for you to do! Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 4333C170-1DD2-4BCF-B15E-098EC5C74C63 http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/_Joseph_and_the_Amazing_Technicolor_Dreamcoat_ Strathfield Musical Society announce- A 3rd Audition will be held on Wednesday 7th December 2011, at The Latvian Theatre, 32 Parnell St, Strathfield. Please contact the President Majella Bendeich on 8765 0522 to book an audition Singers: Adult parts only required at this stage, many parts for both Men and Women still open for audition, a particular requirement are men to fill the roles of the many brothers. There will also be an ensemble required, however auditioning for ensemble singers will be held at first rehearsal on Monday 30/1/12 at 8pm. Dancers: We are still in need of more Dancers, we will have plenty for you to do! Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 12E120D4-AFF6-49D5-813B-1BFF7260FF55 http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/Club_Voltaire AUSTRALIAN CENTRE OF PERFORMING ART SUMMER SCHOOL INTENSIVE - FILM/TELEVISION Acting / Beginner January 9th to 13th - 10am- 5pm Acting / Intermediate January 16th to 20th - 10am - 5pm Max 12 students per course - $550.00 Open Intensive Weekend Workshops available January - 14th/15th - 10 to 5pm -$120.00 January - 21st/22nd - 10 to 5pm -$120.00 Accepting enrollments now Summer Course - F/T - P/T accredited courses Lindsay Saddington Director Australian Centre of Performing Arts (ACOPA) admin@acopa.com.au www.acopa.net.au Phone/Fax : 03 9326 3006 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 219D7B3C-2B40-4F6F-862D-60B9E43D850A http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/William_Shakespeare_s_As_You_Like_It Auditions will be held at the Mount Pritchard Community Centre, 1 Pritchard Street Mount Pritchard on Tuesday 29 November and Thursday 1 December between 7.30pm to 10.00pm. Synopsis Duke Frederick has usurped the title and throne of his elder brother, Duke Senior, and forced him into exile. Duke Senior finds a new life with his loyal followers and friends in the Forest of Arden, leaving his daughter, Rosalind, behind at the court. Into this situation, enter Orlando and Oliver de Boys, two brothers divided by enmity. Orlando has long been mistreated by his brother and enters a wrestling match overseen by the new Duke to prove his strength. During this match he attracts the romance of Rosalind and the anger of Oliver and is forced into exile. As pity for the exiled Dukes daughter grows across the land, Rosalind is then forced into exile by her uncle, and her cousin Celia, Fredericks daughter and Rosalinds best friend, declares that she will accompany her to the Forest of Arden, but to do this, Rosalind decides she must travel dressed as a man. As you like it is one of Shakespeares great love stories, cleverly testing relationships between family, lovers, best friends and those that serve. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT 10DD7970-0672-475A-AC4E-102F0218654C http://www.theatrelink.com.au/auditions/Red_Hot_and_Cole_-_COLE_PORTER_Musical Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to announce auditions for their May 2012 production of Red Hot and Cole, which will be performed at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute from Friday 4th May to Saturday 19th May 2012. Further information and character descriptions at WMTCs website http://www.wmtc.org.au Red Hot and Cole celebrates the life of one of the great songwriting masters of this century, Cole Porter. This production traces Coles career from Indiana to the world stages of New York, London, Paris and Venice, through his marriage, his friendships with the greats of his age and the tragic riding accident that crippled him in mid-career, physically, but not artistically. Red Hot and Cole bubbles with songs that have become international standards, from such classic shows and movies as “Anything Goes,” “Kiss Me Kate,” “High Society” and “Can-Can” among others. The show features over 25 Cole Porter standards, including Night And Day, I Love Paris, Anything Goes, Lets Do It, Miss Otis Regrets, Just One Of Those Things, In The Still Of The Night and My Heart Belongs To Daddy. A scintillating mixture of biography and song, Red Hot and Cole celebrates the great American songwriter who brought style, elegance and sophistication to the stages and soundstages of Broadway and Hollywood, delighting the world with his devilishly clever rhymes, fresh and unexpected melodies and sassy, sexy sensibility. It’s a champagne tribute to a glittering age gone by, and the man and talent who was Cole Porter. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:25 GMT