http://www.theatrelink.com.au:80/rssfeed_auditions.aspx Bringing Together Australia's Performing Arts Community en-us Copyright ©2010 TheatreLink. All Rights Reserved. 9-September-2010 12:16:11 AM 20 /auditions/The_Wizard_of_OZ The Wizard of Oz Auditions Based on the novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum Directed by Alan D. Duncan, Musical Director Steven Kreamer March 2011 @ HORNSBY RSL SHOW DATES: Friday 25th March – Saturday 2nd April Bump-in Sunday 20th March, Bump-out Sunday 3rd April ORIENTATION: Tuesday September 7th 2010, 7.30pm @ Normanhust Guide Hall, Kenley Park, Dartford Road, Normanhurst PLEASE ATTEND. KEY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE AUDITION PROCESS AND PRODUCTION PLANS WILL BE GIVEN AT ORIENTATION. AUDITION DATES: Tuesday 21st September & Thursday 23rd September @ Normanhust Guide Hall, Kenley Park, Dartford Road Recall workshop on Tuesday 28th September REHEARSAL DATES: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12th October 2010 from 7.30pm Join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=5050553287&ref=ts For further details, please ring Alan Duncan (Director) on 0450 692 344 or visit our website http://hornsbyms.org/index.htm 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/GREAT_EXPECTATIONS_-_PIP_REQUIRED Auditions have been held and all roles have been cast - except one. If you wish to have the lead role in a production that will provide you with an enormous opportunity to utilise your exceptional acting skills then Harbour Theatre’s dramatic production of GREAT EXPECTATIONS is for you. The production has been cast however, we are still seeking a male actor between 25-30 yo to play the part of PIP. This is a very large and challenging part. Season dates are 25th Nov to 11 Dec 2010. 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/Dirty_Rotten_Scoundrels Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to announce auditions for their November 2010 production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, which will be performed at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute from Friday 5th November to Saturday 20th November 2010. More information at our website www.wmtc.org.au 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/Death_of_a_Salesman "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller Directed by Tamer Morris July 5th @ 8pm in the Woodstock Ballroom 22 Church Street, Burwood DEATH OF A SALESMAN(1949) by Arthur Miller has become one of the major achievements of modern American theatre. It relates the tragic story of a salesman named Willy Loman, whose past and present are mingled in expressionistic scenes. Loman is not the great success that he claims to be to his family and friends. The postwar economic boom has shaken up his life. He is eventually fired and he begins to hallucinate about significant events from his past. RING THE DIRECTOR ON 0403 705348 FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR TO BOOK FOR THE AUDITION. PRODUCTION DATES: Friday November 26 Saturday November 27 Sunday November 28 Thursday December 2 Friday December 3 Saturday December 4 CHARACTER LIST: Willy Loman - An insecure, self-deluded traveling salesman Biff Loman - Willy’s thirty-four-year-old elder son Linda Loman - Willy’s loyal, loving wife Happy Loman - Willy’s thirty-two-year-old younger son Charley - Willy’s next-door neighbor Bernard - Bernard is Charley’s son and an important, successful lawyer Ben - Willy’s wealthy older brother The Woman - Willy’s mistress when Happy and Biff were in high school Howard Wagner - Willy’s boss Stanley - A waiter at Frank’s Chop House Miss Forsythe and Letta - Two young women whom Happy and Biff meet at Frank’s Chop House Jenny - Charley’s secretary 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/Great_Expectations Harbour Theatre will be producing the dramatic version of Great Expectations for their end of year production. With all the characters of the original Charles Dickens story 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/Don_s_Party_Audition_bookings_OPEN_now_ Audition Information Auditions for Don's Party to be held at the Mount Pritchard Community Centre, Pritchard Street, Mount Pritchard on 13 and 15 July 2010 between 7:30 and 10:30pm. Auditions will be run in one hour blocks. To book an audition simply email us at secretary@liverpoolperformingarts.com.au or contact 0434 986 496. All auditionees will be given a link to their audition page for all other audition information (including audition pages, audition forms and more). Characters Don Henderson 30-40 Host of the party, a childish lout, who likes to think of himself as the man of the house, without realising his wife rules the roost. Kath Henderson 30-40 Don's frustrated wife, who doesn't drink like the rest of them and spends the evening moaning and groaning about being stuck doing most of the work during a party that tests her limits, and that she never agreed to - to begin with. Simon 30-40 An introverted and timid plastic manufacturer who is friends with Kath Henderson, Simon is a 'Neutral' voter and probably the more classy of the invited guests. Jody 30-40 Simon’s wife who is quite beautiful, a bit overdressed, very naïve and votes liberal simply because she loathes the sound of, and images she gets from, the word labor Mal 30-40 Mal is both bitter and broke; broke and bitter mainly due to his extravagant spender of a wife who he doesnt mind offending as he the alcohol continues to flow. Jenny 30-40 The passive agressive wife of Mal who is fed up with feeling as though she has no control in her life. She is too busy looking after her children to have any time to do what she really wants to do in life. Mack 30-40 Mack is a newly formed bachelor who convinces his sex craved friend to sleep with his wife. Being sex craved himself, he spends most of the party attempting to have charm to bed a series of ladies at the party. Evan 30-40 Evan is a stuck-up, seemingly humorless, asshole dentist Kerry 30-40 Kerry is Evan's gorgeous wife, an artist by trade Cooley 30-40 Cooley is an sex loving, obnoxious, loudmouthed, anything short of modest lawyer , he is loud and boistrous and rarely cares what people think. He is one of those people who are better educated than the average Australian, without any class to show it. Susan 20-30 Cooley’s extremely attractive and uninhibited, 19 year old lady friend, who immediately finds herself attracted to Don upon arrival 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/Hospitality_The_Musical___A_Tragedy_in_Three_Shifts "Hospitality The Musical" - A Tragedy In Three Shifts. A comedy for anyone who has explained the difference between a panini and a focaccia, ignored the three second rule, or lied about the "organic" chicken, "Hospitality" is a day in the life of a second rate dining establishment staffed entirely by actors, who strive to combat the monotony of their miserable, underpaid existence by indulging in fantasies of life on the stage. After sell out seasons at the Melbourne Fringe and Melbourne Food and Wine Festivals, this show will be remounted at the end of the year, before we shoot the pilot episode of "Hospitality" the tv series. We are looking for actors to join some of the original cast and live out their fantasies of artistic expression amongst the muggacinnos, low fat muffins and gluten free toast. Audition dates: Friday July 2nd Saturday July 3rd Meeting Room, Prahran Library 180 Greville St Prahran Requirements: You must be fabulous. Short monologue, any style. Please bring head shot and CV. Call backs: Friday July 9th Email yasmine@opticverve.tv for more information and to confirm audition time. 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/_Schumann_the_Shoeman_____Matty_Forever__CBCA_Shortlisted_Book_Stage_Shows Production Name: Schumann the Shoeman & Matty Forever CBCA Shortlisted Book Stage Shows Director / Producer: Tony Appleby B.Ed - Tony Bones Entertainment - Children's Theatre by Qualified Teachers Type: 2 Theatre In Education Stage Musicals Location: NSW & QLD – Performers must reside in NSW Synopsis: Two 2010 CBCA Shortlisted books will be adapted for the stage to be performed at primary & secondary school halls & public libraries to celebrate Book Week. Scripts are by Tony Appleby (Director - Tony Bones Entertainment), with original music by Tony, Luke Hunter (MD Jersey Boys, Rocky Horror) & Tim Smith (MD Mamma Mia, Children's MD Billy Elliott). The picture book Schumann the Shoeman is a wonderful story of a cobbler who is determined to continue making original shoes (not unlike theatre productions) that last a lifetime, rather than the copies of copies that are churned out by the factory and last just a year. The male performer will play Schumann as well as operate the puppet of the factory. The female performer will play the factory boss, the Blue Rabbit, Schumann's singing dog, as well as operate several simple puppets. The show runs for 40 minutes plus question time and has 4 original songs. The younger reader's novel Matty Forever is a fantastic tale of Bill, a new boy to town who makes friends with his tomboy neighbour, Matty. They keep each other's deep dark secrets but Bill's loyalty is tested when the pretty new girl, Isabelle starts at school and wants Bill all to herself. The male performer will play Bill as well as other small roles, while the female performer will play Matty & Isabelle, as well as other smaller roles. The show runs for 50 minutes plus question time and includes two original songs. Both the male & female performers must be strong character actors who can sing in tune. Must also have enough physical strength to quickly load & unload / setup & pack up portable stages, sound equipment, etc. Must have a driver's licence. AUDITIONS: Auditions will be held June 14, 15, 16 & 17 in the evening, then daytime June 19 & 20 in Ingleburn, NSW (50km South of Sydney). REHEARSALS: The performers will be flown to Melbourne for 1 week of rehearsals Mon July 5th to Fri July 9th then flown back to Sydney. Final dress rehearsals will be held in Sydney Saturday July 31st & Sunday August 1st. The performances begin August 2nd. 1-3 shows are performed each day, mostly on weekdays within school hours. The cast will tour around Sydney & regional NSW, plus will be in QLD Friday 13th August to Tuesday 17th August. x56 shows (or more) (5 weeks NSW & 1 week QLD). The shows take approx. 50 minutes to bump in & bump out including loading & unloading & setting up of portable staging, sound equipment (incl. headset microphones), basic lighting, curtain, costumes & props. The shows are transported in the company van that both performers must share driving. Accommodation, food & per diems are paid when the performers are required to stay away from home overnight for the shows. Payment details: Approx $5000 (+meals, accom & per diems as req) + extra for the rehearsal week. Applications to this casting call require: •A phone number •A profile photo •A full detailed resume Role 1 Male – 18-40 years old: Will be playing several roles in 2 different original Australian productions for primary to lower secondary students. Schumann the Shoeman - 2 Roles - Schumann the Cobbler (60y.o. eccentric artistic shoemaker) & Shoe Factory Puppet that spits out shoes. Sings 4 songs. Matty Forever - 1 role, plus other bit parts, offstage lines, etc. - Bill a Grade 5 Anglo Australian boy (10-11 year old) as well as other small roles. Must be a strong character actor who can sing in tune. Must also have enough physical strength to quickly load & unload / setup & pack up portable stages, sound equipment, etc. Must have a driver's licence. Role 2: Female – 18-40. Will be playing several roles in 2 different original Australian productions for primary to lower secondary students. Schumann the Shoeman - 2 Roles - Mean factory boss, the Blue Rabbit, Schumann's singing dog, as well as operate several simple puppets. Sings in 3 songs. Matty Forever - 2 roles, plus other bit parts, offstage lines, etc. - Matty an earthy, friendly Grade 5 Aboriginal tomboy girl (has an Anglo-Aussie Dad, Aboriginal Mum) (10-11 year old), Isabelle a wealthy, snobby Grade 5 Anglo girl (10-11 year old), as well as other small roles. Sings in 2 songs. Must be a strong character actor who can sing in tune. Must also have enough physical strength to quickly load & unload / setup & pack up portable stages, sound equipment, etc. Must have a driver's licence. Application Closing: 20.06.2010 Special Instructions: Applications to this casting call require: •A phone number; •A headshot photo (or similar); •A full detailed resume or performance experience. Both the male & female performers must be a strong character actors who can sing in tune. Must also have enough physical strength to quickly load & unload / setup & pack up portable stages, sound equipment, etc. Must have a driver's licence. If successful in getting an audition then applicants should borrow a copy of both books from a library, read them & get to know them before the audition. The books are: Schumann the Shoeman by John & Stella Danalis; Matty Forever by Elizabeth Fensham. For the audition the applicants should bring a backing track on CD for a song that you sing well. In the audition you would be reading some sections from the shows & singing parts of the songs. Applicants should email their headshot & resume to tony@tonybones.com.au 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/_ALLO__ALLO_ Wingz Productions will be holding a script read thru on Monday 31st May 2010 & auditions on Wednesday 2nd June 2010 for their latest production “‘ALLO ‘ALLO!”, the stage play of the 1980’s BBC sitcom, written by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft. Both the script read thru and auditions are being held at the Reeve Memorial Hall (Campbelltown Uniting Church), Allman Street Campbelltown and will commence at 7:45pm. All roles are available and no pre-casting will be done, audition pieces will be given out at the script read thru. This production is being staged at the Town Hall Theatre, Campbelltown in August 2010 and rehearsals will commence from Monday 7th June 2010. This production is being directed by David W. Owens & produced by Sandi Owens. For more information email: info@wingzproductions.com.au or call (02) 4627-1550 (24 hour answering machine). Synopsis of “‘ALLO! ‘ALLO!” Based on the popular British television series, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of a hapless cafe owner in occupied France. He and his wife have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen are also hiding until the Resistance can repatriate them. Communications with London using the wireless that is disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments this intrepid proprietor endures in the company of his patrons. News that the Fuhrer is scheduled to visit the town inspires tricksters disguised as Hitler to frequent the cafe. Meanwhile Rene summons all the wit he can muster to save his cafe and his life. List of Characters Rene Francois Artois (Male aged 50+) Edith Melba Artois (Female aged 50+) Yvette Carte-Blanche (Female aged 18+) Michelle “of the Resistance” Debois (Female aged 18+) Mimi Labonq (Female aged 18+) Colonel Kurt Von Strohm (Male aged 50+) Private Helga Geerhart (Female aged 18+) Captain Alberto Bertorelli (Male aged 25+) Herr Otto Flick (Male aged 25+) Officer Maurice Crabtree (Male aged 25+) Monsier Roger Le Clerc (Male aged 50+) Lieutenant Hubert Gruber (Male aged 25+) General Ludvig von Schmelling (Male aged 50+) Flight Lieutenant Carstairs & Flight Lieutenant Fairfax (Males aged 18+) Voice of Madam Fanny La Fan (Female aged 80+) Sven Handleme (Cinema Voice Over) (Male aged 18+) Dick Bannister (Voice of London Calling) (Male aged 18+) Peasants & German Patrons (Males & Females 18+) For character descriptions please visit: www.wingzproductions.com.au 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/New_Audition Wingz Productions will be holding a script read thru on Monday 31st May 2010 & auditions on Wednesday 2nd June 2010 for their latest production “‘ALLO ‘ALLO!”, the stage play of the 1980’s BBC sitcom, written by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft. Both the script read thru and auditions are being held at the Reeve Memorial Hall (Campbelltown Uniting Church), Allman Street Campbelltown and will commence at 7:45pm. All roles are available and no pre-casting will be done, audition pieces will be given out at the script read thru. This production is being staged at the Town Hall Theatre, Campbelltown in August 2010 and rehearsals will commence from Monday 7th June 2010. This production is being directed by David W. Owens & produced by Sandi Owens. For more information email: info@wingzproductions.com.au or call (02) 4627-1550 (24 hour answering machine). Synopsis of “‘ALLO! ‘ALLO!” Based on the popular British television series, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of a hapless cafe owner in occupied France. He and his wife have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen are also hiding until the Resistance can repatriate them. Communications with London using the wireless that is disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments this intrepid proprietor endures in the company of his patrons. News that the Fuhrer is scheduled to visit the town inspires tricksters disguised as Hitler to frequent the cafe. Meanwhile Rene summons all the wit he can muster to save his cafe and his life. List of Characters Rene Francois Artois (Male aged 50+) Edith Melba Artois (Female aged 50+) Yvette Carte-Blanche (Female aged 18+) Michelle “of the Resistance” Debois (Female aged 18+) Mimi Labonq (Female aged 18+) Colonel Kurt Von Strohm (Male aged 50+) Private Helga Geerhart (Female aged 18+) Captain Alberto Bertorelli (Male aged 25+) Herr Otto Flick (Male aged 25+) Officer Maurice Crabtree (Male aged 25+) Monsier Roger Le Clerc (Male aged 50+) Lieutenant Hubert Gruber (Male aged 25+) General Ludvig von Schmelling (Male aged 50+) Flight Lieutenant Carstairs & Flight Lieutenant Fairfax (Males aged 18+) Voice of Madam Fanny La Fan (Female aged 80+) Sven Handleme (Cinema Voice Over) (Male aged 18+) Dick Bannister (Voice of London Calling) (Male aged 18+) Peasants & German Patrons (Males & Females 18+) For character descriptions please visit: www.wingzproductions.com.au 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/Drama_Coach_for_Children If you are experienced in teaching drama to 5-8 year olds, Drama Scene needs Coaches for the next school holidays and Before School and After School programs across Sydney. Please email Head Coach Steph via enrolment@dramascene.com.au or ring 0407 235 914 - www.dramascene.com.au 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/Peter_Pan_-_A_Musical_Adventure NUCMS is proud to present the Australian Premiere production of 'PETER PAN – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE', a spectacular new musical version of Sir J. M. Barrie’s timeless tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up. Close your eyes and imagine - and join us for a trip beyond the stars to Neverland, where swashbuckling pirates, beautiful mermaids and mischievous fairies have adventures every day, and children never grow up. Information Session Tuesday 8th June 8pm at Normanhust Uniting Church Auditions Saturday 19th June at Normanhurst Uniting Church 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/New_Audition Auditions. Vocal Ensemble. Trained and experienced singers to form a high quality Vocal Ensemble. The programmes will present a variety of works, and will be designed to be both ‘serious’ and entertaining. Experience by the Director over several years has found what audiences like and want. Concerts will include Arie Antiche, arias from opera, duets, trios, quartets, etc, including extracts from opera in costume, as well as ‘lighter’ works. As the commitment will be high this Ensemble will not be suitable for most amateur singers. Also Pianist. Please apply to the Director: operavictoria@yahoo.com.au or Tel. 0418 366 502. (Pref. evenings.) Auditions. Enthusiastic young singers 18+ for productions. One is an Australian Premiere. Training and experience not necessary as full training will be given. Enthusiasm and reliability are more important for these productions. Also Pianist. Please apply to the Director: operavictoria@yahoo.com.au Or Tel. 0418 366 502. (Pref. Evenings.) Auditions. Music Hall. Performers are invited to Audition for this exciting new venture: Trained Singers, Entertainers, Comedians, and other acts of a wide and varied nature. Also Pianist. And Master of Ceremonies. As this venture will start entirely from scratch everyone must be a self-starter and willing to work very hard to achieve the goals of forming a high quality Music Hall. It is intended that the Music Hall eventually will be professional. Please apply to the Director: operavictoria@yahoo.com.au Or Tel. 0418 366 502. (Preferably evenings.) 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/New_Audition Auditions. Vocal Ensemble. Trained and experienced singers to form a high quality Vocal Ensemble. The programmes will present a variety of works, and will be designed to be both ‘serious’ and entertaining. Experience by the Director over several years has found what audiences like and want. Concerts will include Arie Antiche, arias from opera, duets, trios, quartets, etc, including extracts from opera in costume, as well as ‘lighter’ works. As the commitment will be high this Ensemble will not be suitable for most amateur singers. Also Pianist. Please apply to the Director: operavictoria@yahoo.com.au or Tel. 0418 366 502. (Pref. evenings.) Auditions. Enthusiastic young singers 18+ for productions. One is an Australian Premiere. Training and experience not necessary as full training will be given. Enthusiasm and reliability are more important for these productions. Also Pianist. Please apply to the Director: operavictoria@yahoo.com.au Or Tel. 0418 366 502. (Pref. Evenings.) Auditions. Music Hall. Performers are invited to Audition for this exciting new venture: Trained Singers, Entertainers, Comedians, and other acts of a wide and varied nature. Also Pianist. And Master of Ceremonies. As this venture will start entirely from scratch everyone must be a self-starter and willing to work very hard to achieve the goals of forming a high quality Music Hall. It is intended that the Music Hall eventually will be professional. Please apply to the Director: operavictoria@yahoo.com.au Or Tel. 0418 366 502. (Preferably evenings.) 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM /auditions/New_Audition Auditions. Vocal Ensemble. Trained and experienced singers to form a high quality Vocal Ensemble. The programmes will present a variety of works, and will be designed to be both ‘serious’ and entertaining. Experience by the Director over several years has found what audiences like and want. Concerts will include Arie Antiche, arias from opera, duets, trios, quartets, etc, including extracts from opera in costume, as well as ‘lighter’ works. As the commitment will be high this Ensemble will not be suitable for most amateur singers. Also Pianist. Please apply to the Director: operavictoria@yahoo.com.au or Tel. 0418 366 502. (Pref. evenings.) Auditions. Enthusiastic young singers 18+ for productions. One is an Australian Premiere. Training and experience not necessary as full training will be given. Enthusiasm and reliability are more important for these productions. Also Pianist. Please apply to the Director: operavictoria@yahoo.com.au Or Tel. 0418 366 502. (Pref. Evenings.) Auditions. Music Hall. Performers are invited to Audition for this exciting new venture: Trained Singers, Entertainers, Comedians, and other acts of a wide and varied nature. Also Pianist. And Master of Ceremonies. As this venture will start entirely from scratch everyone must be a self-starter and willing to work very hard to achieve the goals of forming a high quality Music Hall. It is intended that the Music Hall eventually will be professional. Please apply to the Director: operavictoria@yahoo.com.au Or Tel. 0418 366 502. (Preferably evenings.) 9/09/2010 12:16:11 AM