Audition Notice – Gasp!

Mar 8, 2021 | Past Shows

Audition Notice – Saturday 17^th April 2021

Limelight Theatre, Civic Drive, Wanneroo

Imagine a world in which the air we breathe is just another commodity like food and fuel. Something that can be bought and sold according to market forces. Designer air proves to be the marketing phenomenon of the decade, but as demand outstrips supply, the world is starting to gasp, and only the biggest suckers survive.

Ben Elton’s modern adaptation on his 1991 play is a darkly comic satire on big business, the media and product exploitation.

Philip (lead) Early to mid-30s, studious in appearance with an outward façade of bravado and gusto. Nothing has ever been handed to him and has pulled himself into the Executive Boardroom of Lockheart Resources with hard work and knock-backs. Will go to any lengths to please the ‘Chief’ with his loquacious nature and over exuberant body language. A conflicted soul who believes that mining is a force for good, but still has an innate belief in the good of people, and the need to reciprocate;

Peggy Late 20s to early 30s. Has an understated beauty that she is completely unaware of. Has the appearance and demeanour of a librarian and seems very bookish in attitude as a result. Suffers from allergies and respiratory difficulties, but carries this burden with decorum and an unflinching attitude. Humanitarian by nature and always puts herself last in favour of her fellow humans.

Sandy Late 20’s and always slightly younger than Philip, although the more senior in Lockheart Resources. Slick, good looking, great speaker with lots of charismatic charm. Has the depth of a worm’s grave and the intellect to match. Comes from a privileged background and was parachuted in to Lockheart Resources by his rich family and done as a favour to them by the ‘Chief’.

Chief 40’s to 50’s larger than life, arrogant, entitled and powerful. Can dominate a room simply with his presence alone. Born in to money which has engendered an unfathomable boredom with everything in life except turning a profit, which he sees as his right and the only real challenge worth pursuing. Does not suffer fools gladly, so believes he has assembled the best team possible around him.

Kirsten Early to mid-30s, high flying executive woman who is ultra-competitive in everything she turns her attention to. Has fought her entire career to overcome the bias against successful women in the workplace and despises misogyny of any kind. In contradiction, she is still not ashamed to utilise her gender to achieve her ends. Views men as weak and feeble, who can be easily manipulated to her own ends. Has to be top-dog in all things.

Please email [email protected] to request your audition pack and your timeslot.

We look forward to seeing you there.

One Act Play Season – Auditions

Feb 10, 2021 | Past Shows

Auditions for our One Act Play season will take place at the Theatre on Saturday 6th March between 10am and 12.30pm

Homemade Sausage Rolls by Robin Sweet (10 – 10:30am)

Directed by Julie Clark (Email here or Phone 0413 051 120)

This is a short play about 5 siblings who have come from their mother’s wake. They have a discussion about who they think, out of all them, was their mother’s favourite! The conversation brings back memories of their childhood and time spent with their mother.

The characters are:

Angie, Maci, Tina, Winifred and Barry

Age range 40 – 60 (stage ages)

The Two of Us or Chinamen by Michael Frayn (10:30 – 11:30am)

Directed by Barry Lefort (Email here or Phone 0404 023 257)

The action takes place in the dining room of Stephen and Jo’s house with the table laid for six. It is evening and Stephen and Jo are preparing for a dinner party with friends. The friends are about to arrive when things go a little awry and Stephen and Jo find themselves in an embarrassing situation.

Two actors play the 5 characters:

Male Actor:

Stephen – Married to Jo (25 to 40 years)
Barney – Friend of Stephen and Jo (similar age)

Female Actor:

Jo – Married to Stephen
Bee – Friend of Stephen and Jo
Alex – Boyfriend of Bee (younger than the others – hippie)

Oh! What a Tangled Web! by John R Carroll (11:30 – 12:30am)

Directed by Matt Bell (Email here or Phone 0403 301 464)

On an impulse, Jan makes up a story, under pressure she fumbles for a moment and then blurts out that there has been a death in the family. Actually, the only thing wrong is that the family cat is missing. In any case, people start coming over to express their concern and sympathy. The parents think they’re referring to the missing cat and hilarious complications just continue to multiply!

Characters:

Jan Wilson – a flighty 15 year old (stage age)

Chris Wilson – her older sister (up to 20)

Frank Wilson – their father

Shirley Wilson – their mother

Mr Quigley – Chris’ employer (40/50)

Mrs Quigley – his wife (40/50)

Tim Scarlotta – A friend of Chris 16/18

Stan Glowacki – From the City Shelter (any age, either gender)