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

AUDITIONS: Habeus Corpus

Elmwood Players is holding auditions this month for its upcoming production, Habeas Corpus By Alan Bennet.

The play is a farce with great lines and scenes for all actors.

Roles Available
Arthur Wicksteed:        Age 50-60 Stage age 53
Muriel Wicksteed:        Age 50-60 Stage age 50 (dancing ability preferred)
Dennis Wicksteed:       Age 20-30
Constance Wicksteed: Age 30-40
Mrs Swabb:                 Mature (could be played by either gender).
Canon Throbbing:        Age 30-40
Lady Rumpers:            Age 50-60
Felicity Rumpers:         Age 20-30
Mr Shanks:                 Mature (prefer slender build)
Sir Percy Shorter:        Age 50-60 (must be of short stature)
Mr Purdue:                  Mature

Performances begin on the 13 June.  For further details see the Elmwood Players' website or contact Brian Sullivan Ph. 352 9530 or email brian.sullivan@xtra.co.nz

AUDITION NOTICE

Riccarton Players will be holding auditions this month for Death & Taxes, a New Zealand comedy by April Phillips:

"Death &Taxe$" is a madcap financial farce set in the very topical world of insurance, investments and KiwiSaver! It's a crime story. It's a ghost story. It’s a hilarious comedy featuring dodgy deals, a potty psychic, a fishy tax inspector, a nutty cop, murder, mayhem and a hairy Yak!

The cast includes the following characters:


GARETH BURKE - Middle or late middle-aged insurance agent.  An arrogant, show-off who thinks he’s God’s gift.  Gareth gesticulates punctuation.
TIFFANY MARTIN - Late 20’s/early 30’s – Receptionist.  A bimbo with attitude and a gold digger.
ENID BURKE  - Middle or late middle-aged – Gareth’s wife. A domineering, large, intimidating woman with expensive taste.
BOB GREENE  - Early 40’s.  An unambitious insurance agent.  Nice and polite and single; still lives with his mother.
LUCILLE POTTS - Middle-aged female insurance agent.  Lucille is an ambitious saleswoman.  She is a dowdy, frumpy spinster and although confident in business, she is extremely uncomfortable with anything of a sexual or personal nature.
DOUGLAS GRAVES - Middle-aged Business Development Manager.  Nasal and monotone, unsmiling and slightly creepy.  Think of Mr Bean crossed with the manic depressive robot from “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy”
TED PATCHETT - 30’s or 40’s – detective inspector who habitually quotes from movies and impersonates his favourite stars.
ELIZABETH BATTERSEA -  Aged 68 – a forthright widow who doesn’t suffer fools and speaks her mind.


Performance dates are March 7th to 17th.  Auditions are on Saturday, January 14th - to book an audition time or to find out more, contact Craig Hutchison on 027 439 9691 or craig@casnz.co.nz

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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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