Character Breakdown:

Mark Cohen (Tenor: C#3 - G4, 20s)
An aspiring Jewish film-maker. Never leaves home without a camera. Roger's best friend and caregiver. Casually narrates the show.

Roger Davis (Grunge Rock, up to Ab, plays guitar, 20s)
Struggling musician who discovered he had AIDS in a note his girlfriend left when she dumped him. A recovering drug addict. Extremely depressed until he meets Mimi. sexy, young, good looking leader of a rock band. Brooding and aggressive with a gentle side.

Mimi Marquez (Rock voice with high belt: F#3 - E5, 18)
Benny's ex-girlfriend, now in love with Roger. A dancer in a sex show, a heroin addict with AIDS. Extremely sexy, optimistic, likeable but with dark secrets.

Benny Coffin III (Pop baritone/tenor: Eb3 - F4, 20s)
Married to Alison Grey, from the rich Wesport family (she is never seen on stage). He used to live with Mark and Roger, but is now their landlord.

Maureen Johnson (Soul voice: C4 - F5, 20s)
Mark's drama queen ex-girlfriend. An actress and Joanne's new girlfriend. Young, spunky, quirky and funny. Innocently sexy.

Joanne Jefferson (High rock belt: Bb3 - E5, 30s)
A lawyer and Maureen's girlfriend. Smart, mature, wry humour, politically connected.

Tom Collins (Low blues Bariton: F#2 - A4, 30s)
Old friend and roommate of Mark and Roger. Computer teacher/ philosopher & AIDS activist. Angel's boyfriend. AIDS. Mature, warm, strong, and open personality.

Angel Schunard (High Tenor/Falsetto: C3 - A4, 20s)
A street-drummer dreag queen with a heart of gold. He loves wearing dresses he makes. He also has AIDS. Key line: "I'm more of a man than you'll ever be and more of a woman than you'll ever get".

Ensemble: Mark's mom, Roger's mom, Mr and Mrs Jefferson, Mr Grey, Alexi Darling, Steve, Paul, a Christimas aroler, a woman with bags, a pastor, man with squeegee, a cop, a waiter, and otehrs.

Please note that the successful applicants will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding which will outline their commitment to the production.

Acting:

• Auditionees must be 18+
• Please note all characters require American accents and this must be demonstrated in acting audtion pieces.
• Auditionees are required to familiarise themselves with teh character acting audition pieces.
• All auditionees are expected to take part in ALL sections of the audition process. The audition process will include acting, singing and dance auditions.
• Main characters and ensemble members will be required to sing, dance and act.
• Total cast size 15-20 cast members. Ensemble members must be versatile actors and proficient in all areas of music theatre as they will be required to play multiple characters.

Music:

• Prepare two songs in contrasting styles that clearly portray the character from teh show that you wish to audition for as well as demonstrating your own vocal ability and range.
• Bring your own backing tracks.
• Should you wish to use sheet music please provide your own pianist.
• You may be asked to sing in harmony/vocal parts or in A cappella w required.
• If you are auditioning for the part of "Roger" and you can play the guitar, please organise an audition piece where you sing and play guitar at the same time.

Dance:

• Auditionees will be taught and expected to learn a movement routine. Please not there will also be an audition dance for female auditionees for those interested in the Cat Scratch Club dancers.
• Audtionees must wear approproiate clothing and dance shoes. Female auditionees must wear chorus shoes or heels.
  

The Darlington Theatre Players are pleased to announce the auditions for the end of year show –Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady.

The production is directed by Douglas Sutherland-Bruce (Peter Pan, Romeo and Juliet and many others) and musically directed by Andrew Dobosz (Babes in the Wood, Tutankhamun, Bare, The Wizard of Oz, Malice in Wunderland and many others).

Set design is by Richard Coleman and Wardrobe by Marjorie DeCaux.

You should, if auditioning for a singing role, bring a backing CD, sheet music or be prepared to sing a capella.

The following roles are available:
(Ages are stage ages only, not necessarily performers’ ages)

Eliza Doolittle	18-25. Must be able to hold a convincing cockney accent as well as standard English. Singing part.
Professor Henry Higgins	40 – 50. Must be able to speak standard English.  Singing part.
Alfred P Doolittle, dustman	50 upwards.  Must be able to hold convincing Cockney accent. Singing part.
Colonel Pickering	45-70. Singing part.
Mrs Higgins	65 upwards.  Non-singing part.
Freddie Eynsford-Hill	25-35.  Singing part
Zoltan Karpathy	30 – 40.  Hungarian accent or reasonable facsimile thereof. Non-singing part.
Mrs Pearce (housekeeper)	30 upwards.   Singing not required, but preferable.
Mrs Eynsford-Hill	45 upwards.  Non-singing part.
	A large chorus of costers, servants, ball-goers, race-goers and others is required. Singing will be a distinct advantage and dancing an additional one.

 

 

The November-December 2010 production for the Old Mill Theatre will be the popular and touching musical, Fiddler on The Roof. Directed by Neroli Burton  who is well known in local theatre circles for her musical productions, she has previously directed for us, South Pacific and Aladdin, both sell-out seasons.

We are also delighted to say that Justin Freind will be Musical director for this show. Justin and Neroli have collaborated with us for South Pacific and Aladdin.

Auditionees will be required to sing a song, not necesarilly from the show, but one in a musicals style, ie no rock 'n roll. you may also be asked to read from sections of the script. auditions will firstly be on a one to one base and later paired/grouped with others. If you have a CV and a suitable photo please bring with you, but this is not essential in order to audition.As we are receiving a lot of interest in this show, please be prepared to 'hang about'  as timings may run into each other! Let me know if there are times that are impossible for you and we will do our best to accomodate.

Auditions will run at 10 minute intervals from 1 pm. Please bring a CD or backing tape if you have one as Justin would prefer to listen to you rather than play, but he will do so if necessary.If you have a regular accompanist then by all means bring him/her along. We do have a piano and Justin will bring his keyboard, so we should be able to cover all situations! If auditioning for chorus then we will almost certainly  group people together.

Please either call me (afternoons please as I work most mornings) or email for an audition  time, and specify which part(s) you would like to audition for Many thanks to everyone who has already contacted me for your patience, the wonderful response is very pleasing but a bit overwhelming!!

Remember: first in.... 10 min intervals but please be prepared to hang around!I've already had about 10! That's why it's best to phone, then I can tell you if the time you want is OK

CAST LIST:
Tevye- a poor milkman
Golde- his wife
Tzeital- their eldest daughter, about 19
Hodel- daughter about 17
Chava- daughter about 15
Shprintze- daughter about 12
Bielke-daughter about 9
Motel the tailor, suitor to Tzeital
Perchick a student, suitor to Hodel
Fyedka- suitor to Chava
Lazar Wolf- the butcher
Yente- the village gossip & matchmaker
Fruma-Sarah- Lazar Wolf's dead wife
Grandma Tzeital- Golde dead grandmother
Mordcha- the Inn keeper
Avram -the bookseller
Nachum- the beggar
Yussel- the Hatter
The Rabbi
Mendel- the Rabbi's son
Shaindel Kamzoil, Motel's mother
Rivka & Mirala- two village women
2 boys- ages much as Bielke & Shprintze

Please note that some of the above are "chorus" roles and that ages quoted are "stage ages"

GROOVY BOOTS THEATRE is now accepting audition bookings for its October production of Jack Hibberd’s Dimboola.

Auditions will be held at the Blue Room Theatre, 53 James Street, Northbridge, from 10am-5pm, Sunday, July 25. To make a booking, please email groovyboots@hotmail.com with preferred times after reading the information below.

People who have already expressed an interest have been allocated a time and will be contacted direct.

It is expected each audition session will be 15-20 minutes. Audition forms can be downloaded HERE and filled out in advance.

Dimboola is set at an Australian country wedding where two families have a little too much to drink – and spontaneous songs, insults and fisticuffs are the result.

Written in 1969, it is said that more Australians have seen Dimboola than any other musical, comedy or play in the past 40 years.

Given the wedding setting, the audience is incorporated as if they’re part of the reception, also receiving a meal throughout the course of the evening.

Rehearsals will also be held at the Blue Room Theatre in Northbridge during August and September. Dimboola will be performed at the Victoria Park Bowling Club from October 8 to 23. There will be at least two weeknight rehearsals, as well as weekend rehearsals – something that should be kept in mind when auditioning, in terms of travel time and age of potential auditionees.

This will be a professional cooperative production. For those unfamiliar with co-op arrangements it means that, once all production costs are met, should there be any money remaining, it is split among the cast and crew. Sometimes it is also known as profit-share.

Some singing is required. However, this is not a musical. An ability to hold a tune is an asset but Horrie is the only character that needs to have a good singing voice, as he sings numerous songs in the show. Sheet music or accompanying music will not be required at the audition; we just want to hear sing a cappella at this stage – just like people did when they tried out for Australian Idol (no music accompanying them).

A guide to the characters and stage ages are below (subject to possible change during the rehearsal process):

CHARACTERS (Stage ages)

Morris (Morrie) McAdam		the bridegroom		(20s to early 30s, no songs)
Maureen (Reen) McAdam		the bride		(20s to early 30s, no songs)
Darcy (Darkie) Delaney		father of the bride		(40s to 50s, one song)
April (June) Delaney		mother of the bride		(40s to 50s, one song)
Angus (Knocka) McAdam		father of the groom		(40s to 50s, no songs)
Florence (Florrie) McAdam		mother of the groom		(40s to 50s, backing vocals one song)
Father Patrick O’Shea		parish priest		(40s to 60s, one song or spoken piece)
Daryl (Dangles) Dunn		best man		(20s to early 30s, one song)
Shirl		bridesmaid		(20s to early 30s, one song)
Astrid		flowergirl		(8 to 12, one song)
Horace (Horrie) McAdam		father of Astrid		(40s to 50s, six songs)
Mavis McAdam		mother of Astrid		(40s to 50s, one song)
Aggie		maiden aunt		(40s to 60s, no songs)
Bayonet		a local wit and drunk		(30s to 50s, one song)
Mutton		a local drunk and wit		(30s to 50s, one song)

* All cast will join in on two songs at the end of the show, as the bride and groom leave.

We would prefer to receive audition bookings via email but, for more information you can call the directors on the above listed numbers.

Upstart Theatre Company is pleased to announce that auditions for its Shakespeare on the Lake: The Tempest season are now open and will be held at the Blue Room Theatre in Northbridge, Perth.

For the last two years Upstart has ventured out towards Perth's magnificent Swan Valley in order to bring a little bit of the Bard's magic to anyone willing to spread a blanket and experience one of the finest evenings of free entertainment one can enjoy.

Now the time has come for our third season, and we need actors to bring to life the power and majesty of one of the Bard's most beautiful works.

We are seeking a wide diversity of actors from different backgrounds and with all levels of experience to prepare and memorise a single monologue (preferably above 12 lines) from any of Shakespeare's works. Please also be prepared for some light physical work based around the piece you prepare.

Auditions will be held on the 31st of July and 1st of August, with slots available between 10am and 4pm. Call back times will be arranged after the audition rounds have closed. The performances will take place in the last week of November and the first two weeks of December, 2010.

Good luck, and remember- 'We are such stuff as dreams are made on.'