AUDITION NOTICE

Elmwood Players are holding auditions in February for their April season of award-winning New Zealand drama, Katydid.  Director Garry Thomas is looking for four confident actors to play the following characters:

KATE HARRIS – a nineteen year old with cerebral palsy. She is able to talk and walk with difficulty.
LINDSAY HARRIS – Her mother, upper middle class, late 30’s - early 40’s
DANIEL HARRIS – Her father, upper middle class, early-mid 40’s
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS – A boy a bit older than Kate, from a rough background.


  Contact Gaz on 021453138 or planetgazza@xtra.co.nz for further information, or see the Elmwood Players' website.

AUDITION NOTICE

Christchurch Pops Choir is holding open auditions this December 4th to find some singing talent to fill some vacancies in their 2012 ensemble.  Established in June in response to a lack of performance opportunities in post-quake Christchurch, 'Pops Choir is a fun and funky musical family which specialises in contemporary music.

Audition Details:
Date: Sunday 4 December, 2011
Time: 1pm - 9:00pm
Location: TBC

Candidates will be required to give a solo audition before a panel of three, with short-listed candidates required to attend a group call-back session that evening.

If you are interested in auditioning, email Daz Martin - auditions@christchurchpopschoir.co.nz - you can also find out more about Pops Choir from their page on Facebook.


*Note that current members are NOT required to audition

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Urgent Actor Required

The NCMS is looking for a male performer to join the talented cast of Blood Brothers.  The show takes the stage in 2012 and the role promises some great cameos and a whole lot of fun!  Contact tommohart@gmail.com now if interested.

The Vicar of Dibley Hits The Stage

The BBC’s hit comedy series The Vicar of Dibley takes to the Rangiora Town Hall this summer in a fantastic theatrical adaptation, and I had the lucky opportunity to get a sneak preview.

The play takes the form of three acts, each containing one of the most-loved of the series’ episodes.  The first is “The Arrival” where we, and the members of Dibley parish, get to meet Ang Reeves’ humourous incarnation of Dawn French’s classic character, the Reverend Geraldine Granger, “a babe with a bob cut and a magnificent bosom”. 

AUDITION NOTICE

The University of Canterbury's Musoc are holding auditions for their March 2012 season of Tony Award winning musical, Rent.  They are looking for men and women with various vocal ranges to play lead and minor characters.  Auditions will be held on Saturday the 26th and Sunday 27th November, and you will be required to recite one song of your choosing, as well as do some cold reading and choreography work.  Performance dates are March 8-14 2012. 

Auditioning: Advice For Actors

A guide for those who are new to the theatre scene, or who just want some advice on where to get that extra "something" to give you an edge over the competition.

For a little while now, I've been wanting to compose a piece on auditions.  I've been involved in the community theatre scene for almost 6 years now, both onstage and behind the scenes but this year I thought I'd have my first crack at directing a play.  Directing really made me think about acting in ways I never would have done previously.  There were the obvious, expected insights like being able to see the "bigger picture" of the stage and watching characters interact with one another.  But then there were the auditions.  Being on "the other side" of the audition panel opened my eyes up to some horrendous audition flaws that I am definitely guilty of myself.  I want to share what I have learnt, from my own experiences with acting and directing, and also with the help of someone a lot more experienced than me when it comes to wearing the director's hat.

Riccarton Players Present Jesus Christ Superstar!

The Riccarton Players will be performing Jesus Christ Superstar this December.  JC will be a fantastic night of theatre to end what has been a difficult year for the Riccies, who lost the precious and historic Mill Theatre in the February earthquake.

Jesus Christ Superstar runs from the 1st December to the 10th in the NASDA theatre on the CPIT campus. 
Tickets are available online, or by calling 03 3384 699. 
Performances start at 7.30pm with a 2pm matinee on the Saturdays. 
Tickets are $27.50 Waged, $22.50 Student/Unwaged, and $15 for Children.

Directed by Doug Clarke, QSM.

For more information, see the event on Facebook, or The Riccarton Players' website.


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Interested In Taking On A Production Role?

Musoc is looking for some new faces to join the production team for their March 2012 show, Rent.  In particular they are looking for creative designers, choreographers, and producers.  This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to have a go at a backstage role or who is interested in theatre but might not be so enthused about performing. 

You don't necessarily need to have previous experience but they do need people who are committed, enthusiastic and organised.
If you're an artsy, creative type then you might be interested in set or costume design; if you are a bit OCD about being organised then producing would be right for you, and if you're an experienced dancer and natural leader, you might be just the choreographer Musoc is looking for.

Theatre really does have something for everyone, and this is an awesome chance for people who don't usually consider themselves "thespians" to give it a go.  If any of the above roles sound like something you might be interested in, check out the Musoc website or email their secretary, Seamus (secretary@musoc.org.nz), to let them know you're keen. 

NASDA Presents Cats

The National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Arts presents Cats, performing at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre:

Find out what happens when a class of drama students stumble on the poems of TS Eliot...and travel out-of-town to tell the tail...

Stephen Robertson - director/choreographer, Angela Johnson - assistant director, Richard Marrett - musical director, Kirsty Allpress, Glen Harris, Gemma Kearney - choreographers.

Perfromance dates are November 3-6.  Tickets are available now through Ticket Direct.  Ticket Prices are $45/$30.  See the event on Facebook for more information.

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AUDITION NOTICE

Riccarton Players are holding auditions for their January season of Geraldine Brophy's The Viagra Monologues.  They are looking for three experienced male actors.  Auditions will be held on Saturday the 19th November in Burwood.  Performance dates are January 18th - 28th 2012.  The play is comprised of 15 monologues and is a fantastic opportunity for actors wanting a challenge.    
 
Scripts are available by contacting Cathy Jaeger on  03 942 9221 or cathy.jaeger@hotmail.com.
 
For more information, see the Riccarton Players' audition page.
 

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Reminder: AUDITIONS

This is a reminder post about auditions for Elmwood Players' Children Theatre this summer (details follow):

Musoc Calling for Proposals for 2012

The University of Canterbury's Musical Theatre Society has called for proposals for their next show (to take place in March 2012).  If you're in Christchurch and have been sitting around waiting for your favourite musical to be produced, this is a great opportunity for you to take control and make it happen.  The deadline for these proposals is approaching fast, but if you haven't got much planned for the long weekend, there's still time to put something together.
And don't worry if it's too late for you this time, Musoc produces two shows a year, so there's another chance next year.

To find out how to propose a musical to Musoc, check out this neat proposal guide on their website.  Proposals must be emailed to Seamus at secretary@musoc.org.nz no later than 5pm Monday 24 October.

AUDITION NOTICE

 Auditions for Mistletones - A Fantastical Christmas Cabaret are to be held next week on the 25th and 26th October in Christchurch.

The Vicar of Dibley with The Rangiora Players

The Rangiora Players will be presenting the theatrical version of the British comedy classic, "The Vicar of Dibley" this November.  The play takes the form of three acts, each containing a much-loved episode from the television series:

Middle Age Spread with Elmwood Players

Elmwood Players presents its spring season of Roger Hall's classic kiwi comedy, Middle Age Spread:

AUDITION NOTICE

Elmwood Players will be holding auditions for their January 2012 season of The Emperor's New Clothes.

Cinderella at The Malthouse

Cinderella is a well-loved classic and Canterbury Children’s Theare has managed to maintain the spirit of the fairytale, all while flipping the whole story on its head.

Musoc's The Threepenny Opera

The University of Canterbury's Musical Society spring season of The Threepenny Opera is now performing, with last night's opening a theatrical success.

As an unusual choice of show, The Threepenny Opera deserves a proper introduction. 

3Some 2011!

I've been very much looking forward to this! In keeping with its annual tradition, the University of Canterbury's Dramasoc is bringing to Christchurch a season of quirky and original One Act plays.

AUDITION NOTICE

The North Canterbury Musical Society will be holding auditions for their March 2012 season of Blood Brothers.

AUDITION NOTICE

The Rangiora Players will be holding auditions for their November season of The Vicar of Dibley.

AUDITION NOTICE (very short notice)

Riccarton Players will be holding auditions for their upcoming Playbox production this weekend.

Middle Age Spread Auditions

A reminder that auditions for Elmwood Players' season of Middle Age Spread are being held this weekend, for more information, see their website.

AUDITION NOTICE

Dramasoc will be holding auditions this weekend for their annual festival of one-act plays.

AUDITION NOTICE

A Fine Arts student from Canterbury is urgently looking for the male lead for her film project this year.  Filming is to take place from the end of August.  If you are interested, please email Clara: cmanonw@gmail.com

Congratulations To Riccarton Players

A big congratulations are in order for Riccarton Players - their 2011 Kidsfest season of Badjelly the Witch has completely sold out! 
Wishing you all the best for a fun-filled run.

Bums on Seats

One of the things I want to emphasise on this blog is the importance of attending the shows everyone else is putting on.  Thespians need to get into those comfy little flip-up chairs and watch some theatre.  I'm very guilty myself of being supposedly too poor/busy/snobby to go and see so many amateur plays and productions and yet I'm the first to whinge when I get a small audience.

AUDITION NOTICE

Canterbury Children's Theatre will be holding auditions for their September/October season of Cinderella.

AUDITION NOTICE

Elmwood Players will be holding auditions for their season of Roger Hall's Middle Age Spread next month.

AUDITION NOTICE

Musoc will be holding auditions for their spring show, Brecht's The Threepenny Opera, this week.