One of the most well-established amateur theatres in Western Sydney is presenting an hilarious new comedy for children (and adults alike) "Audrey and the Professor". The play is set in Paris in 1889 and ancient Rome. It's not a musical but there are a couple of musical numbers.
Auditions will take place on Sunday, August 19th 2012 and the play will open on Friday, January 11th for 3 weekends. There will be a 2 week break from rehearsals over Christmas-NewYear. Rehearsal times have not yet been decided. If you can't make it on August 19th it may be possible to organize an alternative date.
In addition to the featured roles listed here, there are numerous cameo and non-speaking roles. Anyone whose audition for a featured role is unsuccessful may be offered a smaller role.
Apply now to receive an audition piece.
Auditions for brand new comedy for children - large cast - NSWHenry Lawson Theatre - Werrington (near Penrith)
Casting no. 367610 New South Wales, Australia
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All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Payment details: no pay
Applications to this casting call require:
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Professor Julius Blanc
An eccentric 19th century inventor. He is about to launch his amazing time machine when Audrey unexpectedly arrives from the future. He knows that this mysterious girl will make him famous and change the entire course of human history, if only he can remember her name. Must have a good French accent. Leading role.
Males, aged 40 to 66 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | French |
Francine Blanc
The Professor's wife. Perpetually cheerful, a doting grandmother, and a total scatterbrain. Must have a good French accent.
Females, aged 40 to 66 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
Suetonius
A Praetorian prefect and favorite of the Emperor. Ambitious, ruthless and a born leader of men, but in the presence of the Emperor he grovels like a puppy. A very physical role.
Males, aged 20 to 40 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
Drusilla
An illiterate dancer and the daughter of slaves, she grew up in poverty on the streets of Rome. She has fallen in love with Suetonius, a man she can never hope to marry. As if all that wasn't depressing enough, she also has an embarrassing rash. Must have some dancing and singing ability.
Females, aged 20 to 40 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
Echo
The nice one of the three dancers, she just wants to be everyone's friend. She can't quite work out why, but everyone around her seems to be suffering from deja vu. Must have some singing and dancing ability.
Females, aged 16 to 30 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
Henri
The Professor's grandson
Males, aged 8 to 11 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Claudia
A dancer. She was put on this earth to engage in a cat fight with Drusilla. Must have some singing and dancing ability.
Females, aged 18 to 35 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles |
Emperor Caesar Aroma
He's everything a successful Roman emperor needs to be: Ingenious, calculating, fearless, well educated in classical philosophy and military strategy, merciless, statuesque, an accomplished general, swordsman and public orator, narcissistic and excessively flatulent.
Males, aged 40 to 65 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Plautus
A Roman guard.
Males, aged 16 to 45 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Atellus
A Roman Guard
Males, aged 16 to 45 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Algernon
The Professor's grandson
Males, aged 12 to 15 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Livia
A grubby street vendor, she sells bluefish, snapper and cheese. In accordance with health regulations, she's not supposed to keep bluefish and snapper in the same basket.
Females, aged 15 to 75 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Valeria
Another street vendor. No, that creature she is selling is not a frog, it's a very short, fat and green, two-legged amphibious snake.
Females, aged 30 to 60 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Petronius
A Roman baker. He sells the best multigrub bread you'll ever taste.
Males, aged 30 to 60 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Cicero
A street vendor. He's selling tickets to the Coliseum - it's for one of those big gladiator battles with lots of audience participation.
Males, aged 20 to 60 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Horace
A street vendor. A dirty young street urchin and con artist - you just know he'll be prime minister one day.
Males, aged 12 to 15 from New South Wales, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Listing created: 20 July 2012
Applications closed: 27 August 2012
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