FAMILIARISATION NIGHT
AND AUDITION INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATES BELOW:
Inaugural Edythe Brooke-Cooper playwriting competition
FAMILIARISATION
Monday MARCH 5th at 7.30pm
Where: BATS Theatre Co. Inc. Clubroom
Rear of Buderim War Memorial Hall
Cnr Main Street and Church Street, Buderim
AUDITIONS
Monday MARCH 12th at 7:30pm
Where: Buderim War Memorial Hall
Cnr Main Street and Church Street, Buderim
ENQUIRIES: Jacqui Mata Luque 54455464
or Susie Pritchard 54537283/
Email: pritchardelec@bigpond.com.au
Performances: May 25, 26, 27, June 1 & 2, 2012
For Information on plays see below:
PIECES:
Director: Paul
Enquiries: email paul@paulbarrs.com / Ph: 0404298810
Synposis: Sometimes memories are like a jigsaw. You need to fit all the pieces together for them to make sense.
In her small room in and assisted care facility Nan is trying to finish a jigsaw puzzle but it’s not going well despite help from her young visitor Tim. Of course the drinking, smoking and pill popping doesn’t help, but it’s the bitter memories of how war has wrecked her life that is the real distraction. Nan knows she can’t rest until the jigsaw is finished.
Cast: 1 male early 20’s, 1 female early 60’s, 1 female 20 – 30/ 1 female late teens/early 20’s
ONCE BITTEN:
Director: David
Enquiries: Ph: 0408074768
Synopsis: If in her twilight years your mother found true love on line, what would you think. Is it too good to be true ?
On her 60th birthday Pixie announces to her daughters that she is starting a new life in Africa with a man she has met on-line. However fate steps in and deals a cruel blow and Pixies happiness is short-lived.
Cast: 1 female 60’s, 2 females 25 – 35, 1 male 60’s, 1 male primary school age.
THICKER THAN WATER
Director: T.B.A.
Enquiries: Jacqui Ph: 54455464
Synopsis: If you had to choose between family and duty in a life and death situation – which would you choose ?
An experienced S.E.S. helicopter pilot faces a moral dilemma. After he is told his sons may stranded along the flooded Brisbane river he has to decide whether to look for them first, or return to the Lockyer Valley and evacuate dozens of people still desperate for help.
Cast: 2 males 17 – 25, 2 males 35 -50, 2 females 40-50, 1 female 20 – 50.
CROWN MATRIMONIAL
Directed by Kennedy Fox
Written by Royce Ryton
The play focuses on the crisis that faced the nation when Edward VIII declared his deep love for Wallis Simpson. Unswayed by the prospect of public scandal, family upheaval and even abdication, he is insistent that he will marry the women he loves. The play is set in 1936, in Queen Mary's private sitting room at Marlborough House. This insight into the domestic life of the Royal Family shows the volatile relationship between Queen Mary and her son caused by his love affair, and mirrors the other great royal constitutional crisis portrayed in the film The Queen
Cast required: 4 males 5 females
FAMILIARISATION
Monday March 19th at 7.30pm
Where: BATS Theatre Co. Inc. Clubroom
Rear of Buderim War Memorial Hall
Cnr Main Street and Church Street, Buderim
AUDITIONS
Monday March 26th at 7.30pm
Where: Buderim War Memorial Hall
Cnr Main Street and Church Street, Buderim
ENQUIRIES: FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KENNEDY FOX ON 5450 1747 or EMAIL brunleab@bigpond.net.au
Performances: July 13, 14, 22, 27 & 28
CAST REQUIRED
4 Men, 6 Women
Queen Mary- The Duchess of Gloucester
(Alice) 34 years old. Very shy. Female 25-40
Princess Mary- The Princess Royal. In her late 30's. Supports her mother dutifully in all things. Female 25-45
The Duchess of York (Elizabeth) 36 years old. Formerly Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She is now quite used to being royalty and normally quite extrodinarily charming. This role was played by Helena Bonham-Carter in "The King's Speech". Female 25-45
The Hon. Margaret Wyndham Lady-in-waiting. Forty-seven to fifty-six years old. She is devoted to the Queen but not on the same intimate term as Lady Airlie. Female, aged 35 to 60.
Lady Mabell Airlie: A life-long friend and lady-in-waiting to Queen Mary. She is elderly, dignified and sensible. Female, aged 40 to 80.
The Duke of York (“Bertie”) Forty years old. Shy and retiring with a stammer which becomes pronounced during moments of stress. He is, however, also very tough when he has to be – his shy, quiet manner is deceptive. The role played by Colin Firth in The King’s Speech. Male, aged 25 to 45.
King Edward VIII (“David”) In the play he is forty-two to fifty-one years old but should look twenty-five to thirty at the most. He has devastatingly charming. The role is played by Guy Pearce in The King’ Speech. Male, aged 20 to 55.
Walter Monckton K.C. Forty years old. A charming and very able legal adviser. Male, aged 25 to 55.
John, the Queens’ Page. Could be any age but probably in his twenties. A very small role, though has a nice if short dialogue with David. Male, aged 20 to 80.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KENNEDY FOX ON:
5450 1747 or EMAIL brunleab@bigpond.net.au
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