Calling all stage stars to audition for new Westville play
The comedy drama with a deadly theme and a twist in the tale, requires a cast that comprises four women and four men.
WESTVILLE Theatre Club will hold auditions for its next production, Where There’s a Will, presented by Ian Hornby.
Auditions take place at the theatre venue (adjacent to Westville Swimming Pool) on Saturday, 20 January at 2pm, Monday, 22 January at 7pm or Tuesday, 23 January at 7pm.
The comedy drama with a deadly theme and a twist in the tale, requires a cast that comprises four women and four men: Linda Parkinson (Lady of the house) – age 35 and up; Derek Parkinson (Linda’s husband) – age 35 and up; Mary (Their housekeeper) – age 45-55; The Vicar Colin Parkinson (Derek’s brother) – age 35 and up; Carol Hargreaves (Linda’s sister) – age 35 and up; Julie (a friend); and Peter (Julie’s husband).
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The ages of the characters are flexible – husbands and wives to be of similar ages and the siblings to be of similar ages. The vicar can be youthful to middle aged to elderly, as can be the housekeeper.
Directing the play is Jill Sysum who has performed in and directed many shows for Westville Theatre Club over the years as well as walking the boards of Blank Canvas Productions. Jill started out on stage in her teens and has a working knowledge of all aspects of theatre.
“Theatre is my passion and I hope to inspire my cast with the thrill of theatre and all its traditions and disciplines,” said Jill.
Those auditioning are encouraged to prepare a brief monologue or a short reading which will showcase their character, failing which a few pieces will be available to be used as well.
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Rehearsals will be held every Monday and Thursday evening at Westville Theatre Club starting on 1 February 2018. Show dates are 11 to 21 April 2018.
Contact Jill Sysum on 083 782 1045, 031 705 1054 or e-mail: Jill@ionline.co.za
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