Date/Time:

Where:

Auditions:
Sunday 8 August
Time: BOOK TIME

Wanneroo Repertory Club
Limelight Theatre
Civic Drive, Wanneroo

Season:
November - December 2010

"Jesus Christ Superstar"
by Andrew Lloyd Weber
Director: Ryan Taaffe
MD: Kate McIntosh

Further Information:
Ryan ph: 0425 445 986 or email

Auditions for "Jesus Christ Superstar" will be held at the Limelight Theatre on Sunday the 8th August 2010 from 10am.
Roles available are -

Judas Iscariot, Jesus, Apostles, Mary, Priests, Anna, Caiaphas, Simon, Pilate, Peter, Herod plus Male and Female chorus which have a variety of roles.

Not all performers need to be singers - if you are a muscular non-singer, we need you too.

Please prepare a song from the show and bring either sheet music or a backing track. Please do not sing acapella at the audition. The Musical Director, Kate McIntosh, will play for you.

Remember to call or email to book an audition time. Dancers are encouraged to audition.
For further information or to book an audition time, contact Ryan on 0425 445 986 or by email to upsetgrad@hotmail.com

Auditions:
Reading: Sat 21 August - 5pm
Audition: Sat 28 August
Time: 2pm

Stirling Players
Morris Place, Innaloo

Season:
December 3 - 18, 2010

"Little Women"
by Peter Clapman
adapted from the novel by Louisa M. Alcott
directed by Carryn McLean

Further Information:
Carryn McLean ph:9409 9991 email

Characters : (please note : stage ages only )

Amy March 15yrs – spoilt, artistic, sees herself as a “proper young lady”
Beth March 16yrs – quiet, shy and kind, loves music and plays the piano (see note)
Jo March 18 yrs – tomboy, independent, tempestuous, clever and self confident, has a passion for writing
Meg March 20yrs – well-mannered, intelligent, employed as a governess, tries to keep the peace between Jo and Amy
Hannah 60+ yrs – family maid, been with the family since the girls were born, part of the family
Mrs March (Marmee) 45+ yrs – Kind, intelligent and modest- but a strong woman, raising her girls to be “little women”
Aunt March 65+ yrs – Mr March’s wealthy and grouchy widowed Aunt, somewhat temperamental and prone to being judgemental
Laurie 18+ yrs – A rich, fun loving young man who is a neighbour to the March family, About to enter Harvard.
John Brooke 29+ yrs – Laurie’s tutor, intelligent and well mannered
Mr Laurence 65+ yrs – Laurie’s grandfather, A kindly, wealthy gentleman.
Mr March 50+ yrs – a scholar and a minister. Serves as a chaplain in the Union Army.

(Note : stage craft can be utilised to cover the actor’s inability to play the piano)

Auditions:
Sunday 22 August
Time: Young parts 2pm
Adult parts 3pm

Ellenbrook Theatre
cnr Brookmount Drive and Arrowsmith St Ellenbrook

Season:
December 17 - 21, 2010
Ellenbrook Performing Arts Centre
100 Main St, Ellenbrook

"Scrooge - A Christmas Carol"
by Limelight Scripts

Further Information:
Carol email

Scrooge ‘A Christmas Carol’ takes place on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and as the story unfolds Scrooge is made to see the error of his ways… Some parts include singing, one or two solos but in the main, group singing ie; Carol Singers.  A really funny panto - and this version has not, as far as we are aware been performed in WA before!!

Due to the parts available it is unlikely to appeal to children under the age of 11
Young parts:  from 2pm until 3pm (but you maybe asked to stay) - Adults from 3pm until 5pm.

Cast:   
Scrooge – Cold hearted, tight fisted and greedy he despises Christmas and all things that engender happiness
Bob Cratchit – Scrooge’s head factory worker
Jan Butty – tea lady and cook in Scrooge’s factory
Fred – kind hearted nephew of Scrooge
Jacob Marley – deceased partner of Scrooge
Shirley – Charity worker
Marjory – Charity worker
Dough and Nut – Jan Butty’s assistants in the kitchen
Ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Future
Mrs Cratchit – wife of Bob
Elizabeth – wife of Fred
Belle  - daughter of Fezziwig ex employer of Scrooge

Young Scrooge               Fezziwig – ex employer of Scrooge
Head Spook                   Paper Boy
Tiny Tim Cratchit            Butcher
Susan Cratchit               Charles Dickens
Katy Cratchit                 Spooks
Factory Workers             Funeral Mourners
Dinner Guests                Children

For adult parts age is immaterial but will be cast according the availability of the right actor and the overall grouping.

Auditions:
Sunday 22 August
Time: 8.30am registrations
for 9am audition start!

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Ormsby Tce, Mandurah

Season:
January 14-23, 2011

"Charlotte's Web"
by E.B. White
directed by Paul Treasure

Further Information:
Lee Lawrence email
Further audition details and download audition pack - click here

Auditions:
Sunday 22 August
Time: BOOK TIME

Tivoli Club of WA
cnr Kintail & Canning Beach Rds
Applecross

Season:
December 2010

"Tivoli Christmas Show"

Further Information:
Barbara ph: 9364 5463 or
Sandy ph:9451 8246 or email

Jazz Dancers and singers are sought for the Tivoli Christmas Show.For more information of the Tivoli Club please go to our website www.tivoli.org.au and audition form can be obtained there.

Alternatively you may ring Sandy 9451 8246.

Auditions:
Reading: Tues August 31
Audition: Sun Sept 5

Garrick Theatre Club
16 Meadow St
Guildford

Season:
December 3 - 18, 2010

"Robin Hood - The Truth behind the Green Tights"
by David Neilson
Director: Ailsa Travers

Further Information:
Ailsa Travers: ph 9279 1151

Robin Hood - The Truth behind the Green Tights
- almost a pantomime

We urgently need set builders, set painters and property makers, stage manager and backstage assistance.

Cast required: 
(a minimum of 11 cast to cover 26 characters - can be more)

Albert:  a middle age saxon (male Lead)
Sheriff of Nottingham:  (male major part)
Guy of Gisbourne: (male major part)
Robin Hood: (male or female major part)
Maid Marion: (female major part)
Tree: (male or female major part)
Will Seargill: (male or female)
Wife of Albert: (female)
Walter of Weybridge: (male)
Derek: (male)
Prince John: (male)

Everyone except Albert will have other small parts.

For further information please ring Ailsa on 9279 1151

Auditions:
Reading: Tues August 31
Audition: Sun Sept 5

Garrick Theatre Club
16 Meadow St
Guildford

Season:
December 3 - 18, 2010

"Robin Hood - The Truth behind the Green Tights"
by David Neilson
Director: Ailsa Travers

Further Information:
Ailsa Travers: ph 9279 1151

Robin Hood - The Truth behind the Green Tights
- almost a pantomime

We urgently need set builders, set painters and property makers, stage manager and backstage assistance.

Cast required: 
(a minimum of 11 cast to cover 26 characters - can be more)

Albert:  a middle age saxon (male Lead)
Sheriff of Nottingham:  (male major part)
Guy of Gisbourne: (male major part)
Robin Hood: (male or female major part)
Maid Marion: (female major part)
Tree: (male or female major part)
Will Seargill: (male or female)
Wife of Albert: (female)
Walter of Weybridge: (male)
Derek: (male)
Prince John: (male)

Everyone except Albert will have other small parts.

For further information please ring Ailsa on 9279 1151

Auditions:
Mon Sept 6
Time- 7.30pm

Kwinana Theatre Workshop
Koorliny Arts Centre
Sulphur Rd, Kwinana

Season:
???

"Pirate Prince"
by Judith Prior
Director: Les Ashenden

Further Information:
ph: 9528 5781

Singing and Dancing involved

Hamish, the Scottish Pirate King, has returned to the Caribbean Island after twenty five years absence, to dig up his buried treasure and retire

Imagine his horror when he discovers a building has been erected on the exact spot where the treasure is buried.

His plan is to either buy or swindle the owners out of the property, recover his treasure and retire in comfort.

Of course nothing goes as planned.

The inhabitants are not pleased to see the return of the pirates. The pirates are not happy to see the captain retiring, and competition for the newly vacated captain’s position is fierce... to say the least. Hilarious consequences develop when Hamish decides to open a night club on the Island, with the help of some “Volunteers” from the audience.

The cast is comprised of nine principals,

Five female, Four male. Plus optional provision for a chorus if needed.

Auditions:
Sun Sept 19
Time- 9am

Koorliny Arts Centre
Mandurah Snr College
(Mandurah Little Theatre)
Education Drive (off Gordon)
next to Peel TAFE

Season:
Feb-March, 2011
Koorliny Arts Centre
Sulphur Rd, Kwinana

"Footloose - The Musical"
Director: Karen Francis
Vocal Director: Carole Dhu

Further Information:
Karen Francis: ph 9535 9396 or 0407 089 793
email

AUDIION SONGS: TBA

This information is provided to allow you to prepare for your audition.

Rehearsals commence: October 2010, and will be held at Mandurah Senior College (Mandurah Little Theatre)

Footloose Synopsis

Chicago. A group of young people have gathered at their favorite dance club to unwind and say goodbye to Ren McCormack. Ren's father has walked out, so he and his mother are forced to move in with her sister's family in a small town nobody has ever heard of - Beaumont.

Ren soon finds himself at odds with the repressive atmosphere in Beaumont, where the spiritual life of the community is overseen by the power local minister Reverend Moore. Ren is stunned to learn that dancing is not allowed anywhere within the town limits of Beaumont. His new friends explain that this law dates back five years to a car accident that claimed the lives of four Beaumont teenagers. In the flood of grief and guilt that followed that tragedy, Rev Moore managed to convince the town council to ban dancing. The only person seemingly unfazed by Rev Moore's iron-fisted control is his daughter Ariel.

Following a bout with her jealous boyfriend, Ren walks Ariel home and they find they have a lot in common. But Rev Moore forbids Ariel to see Ren again, citing him as a troublemaker, despite his wife's pleas. Annoyed, the minister walks away.

The next day, frustrated by his new stifling environment, Ren vows to "take on this town" and incites a revolution by his classmates to throw a dance.

Ren drives Ariel and their friends 100 miles outside Beaumont to a dance hall where they party into the night and teach Willard how to dance. When Ariel finally arrives home, her defiance infuriates Rev Moore, who denies that he has become too severe since the death of his son - one of the teenagers killed in the fateful car accident. Angered, he walks away again.

At the long awaited town council meeting, Ren makes his case for a dance with Ariel's help. When the motion is defeated, he is devastated, but his mother convinces him that Rev Moore "fixed" the vote, and urges him to try again by speaking privately with the minister.

Ren goes to the church, but after a brief discussion in which Rev Moore is unable to share his fears and motivation for continuing the ban, he asks Ren to leave and turns away. Appalled by his own actions, it is only then that the minister realizes how musch the pain of his son's death has overshadowed his life, and the lives of everyone in Beaumont. After a struggle with his conscience, he announces to his parishioners that he has had a change of heart - that in fact a dance might be a good idea.

And so, for the first time in years, the young people of Beaumont are able to dance freely, and as everyone joins in, the evening becomes not only a celebration, but finally as ecstatic expression of healing. They dared to dance and "Everybody Cut Footloose!"

Please check below for character list and vocal range.

Footloose Musical Numbers (characters and range below)
Footloose - Ren and Company
On Any Sunday - Rev Moore, Choir, and Parishioners
The Girl Gets Around - Chuck, Ariel, Travis, and Lyle
I Can't Stand Still - Ren
Somebody's Eyes - Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo, and Company
Learning To Be Silent - Vi and Ethel
Holding Out For A Hero - Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo, and Urleen
Heaven Help Me - Rev Moore
I'm Free/Heaven Help Me - Ren, Rev Moore, and Company
Let's Make Believe We're In Love - Irene and Her Country Kickers
Let's Hear It For The Boy - Rusty and Company
Can You Find It In Your Heart - Vi
Mama Says - Willard, Bickle, Garvin, Jeter, and Ren
Almost Paradise - Ren and Ariel
Dancing Is Not A Crime - Ren, Willard, Bickle, Garvin, and Jeter
I Confess - Rev Moore
Can You Find It In Your Heart (Reprise) - Rev Moore
Footloose (Finale) - Company

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS and VOCAL RANGE (ages vary)
Ren McCormack - A teenage boy from Chicago (tenor)
Ethel McCormack - His mother (mezzo)
Reverend Shaw Moore - The minister of Beaumont (baritone)
Vi Moore - His wife (mezzo)
Ariel Moore - Their daughter (mezzo)
Lulu Warnicker - Ren's aunt
Wes Warnicker - Her husband
Coach Roger Dunbar - The high school gym teacher
Eleanor Dunbar - His wife
Rusty - Ariel's best friend (mezzo)
Urleen - Ariel's friend (mezzo)
Wendy Jo - Ariel's friend (meezo)
Chuck Cranston - Ariel's boyfriend (tenor)
Lyle - Chuck's buddy (tenor)
Travis - Chuck's buddy (baritone)
A Cop
Betty Blast - owner of the Burger Blast
Willard Hewitt - Ren's friend, a country boy (baritone/tenor)
Principal Harry Clark - Principal of the high school
Jeter - Ren's friend (tenor)
Bickle - Ren's friend (tenor)
Garvin - Ren's friend (baritone)
Irene - Lead singer for her band, the Country Kickers (mezzo)
Cowboy Bob - A cowboy in a country western dance hall
Cowboy #1 - A cowboy in a country western dance hall
Cowboy #2 - A cowboy in a country western dance hall
Choir, Parishioners, Townspeople, High School Students, and Country Western Couples

Auditions:
Saturday 25 September
Time: 9.30am onwards - BOOK TIME

Darlington Theatre Players
Marloo Theatre
Marloo Rd, Greenmount

Season:
February - March 2011

"Children's Letter to God"
Book by Stuart Hample, Music by David Evans
Lyrics by Douglas J Cohen
Director: Callan Kneale
MD: Andrew Dobosz

Further Information:
Callan Kneale email or Andrew Dobosz email

Inspired by the international bestseller of the same name, Children's Letters To God is a musical that follows the lives of five young friends as they voice beliefs, desires, questions and doubts common to all people but most disarmingly expressed by children. Sixteen tuneful songs and assorted scenes (some based on actual letters) explore timeless issues such as sibling rivalry, divorce, holidays, loss of a beloved pet, the trials of being unathletic and first love. This entertaining show carries a universal message which crosses the boundaries of age, geography, and religion.

As in the best-selling book, the musical is not specifically religious in nature. It's about kids and various events in their lives that lead them to ask a lot of questions -- some funny, some serious, some surprising.

- Audition Process -

Auditionee’s are required to fill in an Audition Form (available at the audition). Please arrive 30 mins prior to your scheduled audition time.

Please prepare a solo song in the style of the musical, select the best 32 bars of music – you may be asked to sing more. If you would like to sing a song from the show, please contact either Callan or Andrew for a character audition pack. Bring sheet music for the song you have prepared to sing in the correct key - an accompanist will be provided.
You may also be asked to read from sections of the script.

If you would like to audition to play in the band please prepare a short song, or section of a song showing your technique and ability on your chosen instrument. You may be asked to sight read a section from the shows score. If you are a drummer, please contact Andrew via email.

- Cast List -
Cast size is 25 (including 5 lead roles)

Joanna, 15 – Bright, responsible, and romantic, she is often forced to take care of her intrusive little brother, Kicker, who at times drives everyone crazy. She’s in the same class as Brett, whom she has her heart set.

Kicker, 12 - Joanna’s brother; imaginative; questions everything; often feels powerless because he is the youngest and the smallest in the group.

Brett, 16 – A doubter, sometimes a tad cocky to cover his insecurities, parents divorced. His prized possession is a baseball cap covered with a variety of pins from special places which he wears all the time.

 Iris, 13 - 14 – Passionately in love with her pet turtle, Arnold. Tends to over dramatise herself and has a secret crush on Brett.

Theo, 13 - 14 – About to celebrate his 14th birthday. Totally inept physically but is happy that he is not as physically inept as Kicker. Would fervently like to be an athlete/hero. Wears glasses.

Please note that the above ages are not necessarily the ages required "stage ages"

- Band List -
Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass

Auditions:
Sat 2 October
Time: Book a Time

Melville Theatre
cnr Stock Rd & Canning Hwy
Palmyra

Season:
Nov 25 - Dec 11, 2010

"The Wee Small Hours"
by Alice Dale
Director: Stuart Riches

Further Information:
9330 4565

The cast required is 2 males , late 50's, late 20's and 2 females 35ish and 38 ish
(Stage Ages)

Auditions:
Sat 9 & Sun 10 October
Time: Book a Time

Old Mill Theatre
cnr Mends St & Mill Point Rd
South Perth

Season:
Feb 4 - 19, 2011

"Hamlet - Prince of Denmark"
by William Shakespeare
Director: John Milson

Further Information:
Norma Davis: 9367 8719
email

Old Mill Theatre's opening season for 2011 will be Hamlet.Director John Milson will make a welcome return to this theatre aftar a long absence.

Auditions have ben set (provisionally) for Saturday and Sunday October 9 & 10 from 10 am to 4 pm

Note: These times/days may need to be adjusted depending on the requirementas of the show then in rehearsal, so please check nearer to the date.

INFORMATION FROM THE DIRECTOR.

Audition dates are: Saturday October 9 from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday October 10 from 10 am to 4 pm- at the theatre.

Possible call-backs Saturday October 16, times TBA

Season is February 2011 and rehearsals will begin mid-November

The part of Hamlet is not available, ALL others are. minimum age is 18.

All auditionees should make themselves familiar with the play before attending an audition.

Requirements:
you will be required to perform (memorise) 2 contrasting monologues:-
a) One piece of Shakespeare blank verse, with a minimum of 12 lines
b) One piece of prose from any non-Shakespeare play.
A copy of each is to be provided to the director. A CV and photo should be brought to the audition

Props and costume pieces can be used but these are not essential

Recalls - if deemed necessary -will be arranged, at the first audition for Saturday October 16th.

It is NOT necessary to attend the September workshops before auditioning, however it is advisable to do so.

Please allow 10-15 mins for your audition and please attend at least 10 mins before your designated time.

For all  enquiries and bookings  please contact me Norma -preferably by email as above, for either the workshop or the audition. Please remember to include a contact phone number.

We look foward to your participation in the 'Event of the year' 

Auditions:
Sat 11 & Sun 12 December
Time: Book a Time

Darlington Theatre Players
Marloo Theate
Marloo Rd, Greenmount

Season:
June 24 - July 16, 2011

"Gypsy"
by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Director: Danielle Ashton & Manuao TeAotonga
MD: Tim How
Choregrapher: Manuao TeAotonga

Further Information:
Manuao ph: 0405 358 949 or email

Audition Dates:
Rose & All Child roles – Saturday 11th December 2010
Rose (call backs) & all other cast – Sunday 12th December 2010

Audition Venue: TBA

Audition Requirements:
All Adults to prepare 2 x contrasting songs (one pre-1960’s)
All Children to prepare 1 x song
Please bring sheet music or Backing track on CD

Synopsis:
Gypsy is based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Based in America between the mid 1920’s to mid 1930’s, the story focuses on Gypsy Rose Lee’s mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business mother". Rose concentrates on her talented younger daughter June, leaving older, less talented Louise in her sisters shadow. When June tires of being controlled by her mother and runs away, Rose turns her attention to Louise. In the midst of the Great Depression where vaudeville shows are dying, Rose pushes Louise to become a stripper where she finds her talent and becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist.

Lead Roles:
Rose – 30 years+ in looks. Alto. Strong Acting skills and movement required (Dance not essential) Baby June - 7 to 10 years old in looks. Mezzo, Must be a strong dancer with Tap experience. Must also be very flexible for High kicks and splits.

Baby Louise - 9 to 12 years in looks. Mezzo/Alto singer. Strong acting skills needed. The character always dances slightly out of step but the girl playing this part must be able to dance.

Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee - 16 to 25 years in looks. Mezzo singer – needs versatility in voice to range from young and light for younger years to a belt for older years and finale. Strong acting skills required. Actress will most likely be 18 years or over to play this role and should have the ability to portray both awkward teen and the sophisticated woman she becomes as Gypsy Rose Lee. Minimum actual dance but must have very strong movement skills. Must also be comfortable with the character’s profession – stripping. The character is scantily clad in the final scene but never actually appears in the nude. Please bring leotard to audition in.

Dainty June - 16 to 25 years in looks. Mezzo/Alto singer, Strong dancing skills required. Physical flexibility to do the splits and high kicks is essential. Baton twirling would be a bonus but not essential.

Supporting Roles:
Herbie – 40 years + in looks. Baritone, Mild mannered character that requires movement skills (Dance not essential)
Tulsa - 16 to 25 years in looks. Tenor/High Baritone singer. Strong dancing skills (tap a bonus). Strong singer/actor – charming
Miss Mazeppa (Alto), Tessie Tura (belt), Miss Electra (belt) – 30 years+ These characters are Gutsy, confidant, experienced Strippers. Some dance experience is essential. Be prepared to wear revealing costumes.

Cameo Roles:
Pop - 50s+ Man, Roses Father
Kringelein – 50’s+ Man, Pompous Hotel Manager
Weber – 40’s+ Man, Theatre Manager
Goldstone – 40’s+ Man, Mild man Booking agent
Uncle Jocko – 40’s + Man, Sarcastic Master of Ceremonies
Balloon girl – Young pretty girl 7 to 10
Miss Cratchitt – 30’s + Woman, Smartly groomed secretary
Cow – 2 x people, any age to move in Cow suit.
Pastey – 20’s+ Man, Stage Manager at Burlesque Show
Cigar – 40’s+ Man Burly Burlesque Manager
Renee – 20’s+ Female French speaking maid
Phil – 30’s+ Man Press Agent
Bougeron-Cochon – 20’s+ Male French Photographer for Vogue

Chorus:
Newsboys – 10 to 16 years in looks, Some dancing skills required Hollywood
Blondes/Showgirls - 18 – 30 years in looks. Mezzo singers. Must be excellent movers. Acting skills and comic reactions essential as they are hopeless wannabe's in one scene and the elite of show business in others. Must also be comfortable with the Showgirls' profession – stripping. The characters will be scantily clad in the final scene but never actually appear in the nude. Some parts are speaking lines.
Farm Boys (to include Yonkers, Angie, L.A.) - 16 to 25 years in looks. Tenor/High Baritone singers. Strong movement/dancing skills. Certain boys have speaking lines also.