CASTING CALL (NZBS)

The New Zealand Broadcasting School is looking for three actors for a short 7-minute live multi-camera drama.

Set in a retirement home, this piece views an elderly man struggling to come to terms with his new living conditions. While plotting to escape, the piece progresses as a younger woman begins to attempt to connect with the man but ultimately fails as he lashes out at her. As she moves into the next room to speak with the Doctor, the elderly man overhears them discussing his condition- Alzheimer’s- and that he is getting worse.

The roles available are as follows the crew would like to emphasise that at this point they are focussing on looking for an actor to voice the doctor:

Elderly Man, Maurice Deans (60+): Male, strong lead actor, capable of realistic monologues.

Woman/Nurse, Lynn Deans (20-40): Female.

Doctor McKenzie (20-40): Male, Dominant with a strong voice, has minimal screen-time.



Contact Lauren Went to express interest via email Lauren.went@gmail.com

AUDITION NOTICE: Chicago

Break out the gin and roll down those stockings, auditions for Musoc's production of Broadway hit CHICAGO are coming this Queen's Birthday Weekend.

Audition times are 9am-4.30pm on the 3rd and 4th June with possible callbacks on the 5th.
Individual singing audition require auditionees to perform a song of their choice.  A dance audition is also required of all auditionees and these will be held twice a day (12pm and 4.30pm) on both days of auditions.

In roaring twenties Chicago, in an underground setting of jazz, gin and guns, Roxie Hart murders her lover. Her gullible husband Amos is convinced he was a burglar and agrees to take the rap before finding out the truth, ultimately leading to Roxie's arrest. Roxie's incarceration means joining famous stage performer Velma Kelly on Muderess Row. The show follows the two characters in a battle for fame and freedom as they capitalize on their crimes and pre-trial publicity to make headlines and boost their stage careers.

Roles Required

ROXIE HART  lead female mezzo
Naive, sexy, and selfish, Roxie has eyes only for the Vaudeville stage. A sympathetic character despite her selfishness.

VELMA KELLY lead female alto
Sarcastic, tough, sexy. An ex-Vaudeville performer. This character often acts as the hostess/narrator.

BILLY FLYNN lead male tenor
Persuasive, manipulative, sexy. Billy is a suave lawyer who will take any case that'll line his pockets.

AMOS HART lead male baritone
Timid, charming vulnerable. An unassuming, average guy. The only character in the show with totally pure motives.

MAMA MORTON lead female alto
Sexy, powerful, tough. The matron of the Cooky County Jail, believes every favour given should be returned.

MARY SUNSHINE supporting female/traditionally male soprano/counter tenor
Comedic character with a good-natured appearance who is a powerful gossip columnist.

CHORUS
A range of vocal, acting and dance ability required for chorus and cameo roles.


For further information, check out the event on Facebook.  To book an audition time email James Huntly - producer@musoc.org.nz

Elmwood Players' presents HABEUS CORPUS

This June, Elmwood Players presents Alan Bennett's hilarious farce Habeus Corpus.

Habeus Corpus concerns the aging Dr. Arthur Wicksteed and his pursuit of a nubile patient, Felicity Rumpers. Wicksteed's wife, Muriel, is, in turn, lusting after the charming head of the BMA, Sir Percy Shorter, who, as well as being Wicksteed's old rival, turns out to be Felicity's father - the result of an under-the-table liaison during an air-raid with Lady Rumpers, her mother.
Felicity herself is pregnant and finds a way to cover it up in the hypochondriac son of Dr. Wicksteed, Dennis.
Meanwhile, Wicksteed's spinster sister Connie, ashamed of her flat-chestedness, has schemes of her own. The 'chorus' is provided by the lower-class, housekeeper Mrs Swabb.





Performances are Wed-Sat, June 13th to 20th.  Shows start at 7.30pm, with a 2pm matinee Sat 16th.  Tickets are $17/$13 (matinee price: $12). To book tickets call 03 355 8874 or use the online booking form.  Directed by Brian Sullivan.

Tickets On Sale Now for ARPOV

Tickets are now on sale for the Riccarton Players' 2012 production of A Riccartonian Palace of Varieties (affectionately referred to as ARPOV by the Riccies).  Performed in Old Town Music Hall style, ARPOV is a warming winter variety show of song and dance numbers.  ARPOV is on this June, with 10 shows including 2 matinees.  To find out more about the show or to book seats, see the Riccarton Players' website or phone (03) 3384 699.

Performances are Wed-Sat 6-16 June, 8pm start or 2pm Saturday matinee.
Tickets are $12/15

Call For Production Team for CHICAGO

UC's Musoc has announced Chicago will be their major production for Spring 2012.  They are currently looking to put a production team together.  The show is to be directed by Michael Jamieson and will hit the stage this September.
The roles required are as follows:
Assistant Director
Producer
Musical Director
Choreographer
Publicist/Marketing

If you're interested in any of these positions, please email Hamish (president@musoc.org.nz).  More information on this and other Musoc performances can be found on their website.

AUDITION NOTICE: Kidsfest

The Riccarton Players are holding auditions this weekend for their Kidsfest production of The Three Little Pigs.  The Riccies are looking for eight energetic and quick-thinking actors to play the Big Bad Wolf, the three wee pigs as well as several other well-known fairytale characters.
Auditions are this Saturday the 12th May between 12pm and 3pm at West Spreydon School, please contact JB on 021 576 969 or akqj10@clear.net.nz

Performances are in the July school holidays (4th to 15th July) at The Hagley Open Stage.

For more information, see the Riccarton Players' website.