An interesting opportunity has come up for actors in Christchurch who are interested in auditioning for a television production. Hope and Wire is a six-part drama series being produced for TV3 (with funding from NZ On Air), based on inspirational true stories that occurred as a result of the February earthquake. Auditions will begin next Wednesday 5th December. Filming will commence in late February 2013.
At present they are casting lead roles and in particular require men and women in their mid 40s to early 50s and teenage girls aged 16 – 19 years plus student age male actors aged 18 years – early 20s. Further roles/extras will also be required at a later date but these are the key roles at present.
Potential auditionees are asked to contact their agents - if you do not have an agent you can email the casting production office on wirecasting@gmail.com.
They require a current photograph, close up head & shoulders, your contact details, age and a CV with your recent performance work.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Auditions and Shows 13-NOV-12
Upcoming Auditions: The Christchurch Pops Choir
Christchurch Pops Choir is holding auditions next month, giving singers across Christchurch a rare chance to join one of the South Island's top musical ensembles. The Choir has performed at events across Canterbury, from corporate functions to community events like The Concert and is quickly becoming renowned not only for their sweet sounds and vocal prowess, but for being a tight-knit community of down-to-earth musicians.
In order to audition, you will need to fill out this webform, and prepare 16 bars each from two contrasting songs of your choice. Auditions will be held at NASDA at CPIT on Saturday the 8th December.
To learn more about Christchurch Pops Choir, see their Page on Facebook.
Tickets on Sale: Riccarton Players present Footrot Flats
Based on Murray Ball's much loved comic strip, Footrot Flats is a real Kiwi comedy.
Christchurch Pops Choir is holding auditions next month, giving singers across Christchurch a rare chance to join one of the South Island's top musical ensembles. The Choir has performed at events across Canterbury, from corporate functions to community events like The Concert and is quickly becoming renowned not only for their sweet sounds and vocal prowess, but for being a tight-knit community of down-to-earth musicians.
In order to audition, you will need to fill out this webform, and prepare 16 bars each from two contrasting songs of your choice. Auditions will be held at NASDA at CPIT on Saturday the 8th December.
To learn more about Christchurch Pops Choir, see their Page on Facebook.
Tickets on Sale: Riccarton Players present Footrot Flats
Based on Murray Ball's much loved comic strip, Footrot Flats is a real Kiwi comedy.
Performances are Tues 20th - Sat 24th November at Rudolf Steiner School. Shows start at 7.30pm with a 2pm matinee on the Saturday.
Tickets $27.50/$22.50 Children - $15. Tickets can be booked online via the Riccarton Players' website. Directed by Doug Clarke, with Musical Direction by Cheryllynn Callander, Choreography by Annette Searle.
Tickets $27.50/$22.50 Children - $15. Tickets can be booked online via the Riccarton Players' website. Directed by Doug Clarke, with Musical Direction by Cheryllynn Callander, Choreography by Annette Searle.
Coming Soon: TheVisitor
This dark, psychological thriller, which has played at Wellington and Dunedin Fringe Festivals is coming to Christchurch soon. To find out more about the play, see this Page on Facebook.
The Visitor is on at the darkroom from Nov 25 - 27 and at theWunderbar from Dec 2-3. Information on the Christchurch production is available here.
The Visitor is on at the darkroom from Nov 25 - 27 and at theWunderbar from Dec 2-3. Information on the Christchurch production is available here.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Auditions Galore
A very quick update on what's going on; a big couple of weeks ahead for auditions, especially if you're a singer!
Showbiz: Avenue Q
Showbiz is holding auditions this weekend for Avenue Q. They are looking for some hard-working performers who can multi-task: you'll need to be able to sing, act and puppeteer! For more information, see the Showbiz auditions page.
The New Zealand Opera
Southern Opera has recently merged with the relatively young NZ Opera, who are holding auditions for its Christchurch chorus for 2013. The auditions are this Sunday and Monday (4/5 November), no previous opera experience is necessary. Contact Glen Meade glenn@nzopera.co.nz for more information or to book an audition time.
NCMS: Oliver!
The North Canterbury Musical Society will be producing Oliver! in Autumn 2013. Auditions for all roles and chorus are from the 9th to the 11th November. They are seeking children and adults (lower age limit is 7 years). For more information and to book a time, email auditions@ncms.co.nz.
Showbiz: Avenue Q
Showbiz is holding auditions this weekend for Avenue Q. They are looking for some hard-working performers who can multi-task: you'll need to be able to sing, act and puppeteer! For more information, see the Showbiz auditions page.
The New Zealand Opera
Southern Opera has recently merged with the relatively young NZ Opera, who are holding auditions for its Christchurch chorus for 2013. The auditions are this Sunday and Monday (4/5 November), no previous opera experience is necessary. Contact Glen Meade glenn@nzopera.co.nz for more information or to book an audition time.
Elmwood Players: The Near-Sighted Knight and the Far-Sighted Dragon
A reminder that these auditions are THIS weekend - it's set to be a very fun show, and there's still time to book: contact Susan on 021 339 193 or sj-cameron@clear.net.nz .
A reminder that these auditions are THIS weekend - it's set to be a very fun show, and there's still time to book: contact Susan on 021 339 193 or sj-cameron@clear.net.nz .
NCMS: Oliver!
The North Canterbury Musical Society will be producing Oliver! in Autumn 2013. Auditions for all roles and chorus are from the 9th to the 11th November. They are seeking children and adults (lower age limit is 7 years). For more information and to book a time, email auditions@ncms.co.nz.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Announcements 3-OCT-12
Many theatrical things are afoot this month and next, from upcoming summer shows to events like the University of Canterbury's Platform Arts FEstival. Here is a quick summary:
Auditions: Elmwood Players' Summer Children's Production
On the 4th November, Elmwood Players will be holding auditions for their Children's Theatre production The Near-Sighted Knight and the Far-Sighted Dragon. There are great roles available for up to seven adult actors - if you've got a lot of energy and can sing as well, that'd be a bonus.
Roles Available:
| THE KNIGHT | Young, unemployed knight, near sighted, acts without thinking. |
| PRINCESS | Young and stroppy. Meticulous planner. Uses mathematical formulas to solve all problems. |
| THE DRAGON | Old, semi-retired, far-sighted, friendly and mellow. |
| THE DUCHESS | Scheming to take over the kingdom. |
| WILFRED | Duchess’ son. Lazy and generally bored. |
| THE KING | Kindly but likes the idea of being treated as the King. |
| CAPTAIN OF THE GUARDS | The Duchess’ right hand man. A bit of a bumbler. |
More information about the play, cast and company is available on the Elmwood Players website. To book an audition time or find out more, email Susan at sj-cameron@clear.net.nz.
University of Canterbury's Platform Arts Festival
UC's Platform Festival is on right now, presenting a wide variety of artistic exhibitions, including lectures, film screenings and theatrical performances. Next week, this year's graduating Theatre and Film Studies class presents Bluebeard's Castle, directed by Peter Falkenberg. From the University's website:
Welcome to Bluebeard’s Castle, a neo-gothic panopticon, where you can visit Bluebeard’s wives waiting for their master while telling their stories, from the kitchen, the dressing room, the laboratory, the bedroom, the torture chamber and the winter garden.
But where is Bluebeard and what awaits in the last room of the castle?
Performances are October 9-13th. Shows start at 7.30pm in Drama Workshop 2 in the Jack Mann Building on the College of Education campus off Solway Ave. Tickets are $20/$15 and $10 for school students, available from dash tickets. To find out more about this and other Platform events, see the University website.
Proposals for Musoc's 2013 Summer Musical
After a sell-out season of Chicago, cleaning up at the 2013 UCSA Madcaps Awards and winning twice at the 2013 Supreme Club Awards, Musoc is upping the ante for 2013. The newly inducted committee has put a call out for proposals for their next show. If you have a musical in mind that you'd love to see performed in Christchurch, then this is a chance for you to see it happen. Musoc isn't too strict about the format of proposals but there are a few details they'd like to see that will give your proposal a better chance of being selected, these are all available here on the club's wesbsite. Musoc is also open to proposals for other ideas that could enhance the musical theatre experience on campus and Christchurch-wide so if you have ideas for smaller productions, cabarets, workshops and other events, now is the time to let them know. You can email Sam at president@musoc.org.nz or have a look at their page on Facebook to get a better idea of what the club is all about.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
SHOWS! 12-Sept-12
Next month, Elmwood Players presents Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell
From the Elmwood Players' website:
"Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell" centres around real-life journalist
Jeffery Bernard, who wrote the "Low Life" column in The Spectator.
The play's title refers to the magazine's habit of printing a oneline apology on a blank page when he was too drunk or hungover to produce the required copy and a substitute article could not be found before the deadline for publication.
Its premise is that Bernard has found himself locked in overnight at his favourite public house, the Coach And Horses, and uses the occasion to share anecdotes from his life with the audience.
The play's title refers to the magazine's habit of printing a oneline apology on a blank page when he was too drunk or hungover to produce the required copy and a substitute article could not be found before the deadline for publication.
Its premise is that Bernard has found himself locked in overnight at his favourite public house, the Coach And Horses, and uses the occasion to share anecdotes from his life with the audience.
Performances are Wed-Sat, Oct 3rd - 13th. Shows start at 7.30pm at the Elmwood Auditorium.
Tickets $20/$15. To book tickets call 03 355 8874 or use the online booking form. Directed by Heather Giles.
Tickets $20/$15. To book tickets call 03 355 8874 or use the online booking form. Directed by Heather Giles.
This summer, the Riccarton Players are performing the upbeat Roger Hall musical Footrot Flats.
This very fun, very Kiwi, farmyard musical features all the favourite Footrot Flats characters led by Wal and Dog: from Pongo, Wal's niece, to Cooch the tree-hugger; from Aunt Dolly and her precious Corgi to Wal's townie girlfriend Cheeky Hobson, plus a paddock-load of dancing sheep, pigs and of course Horse the Cat.
Performances are Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th November. Shows start at 7.30pm at Rudolf Steiner School plus a 2pm matinee on the Saturday. Tickets are $27.50 Waged/$22.50 Unwaged/$15 Students.To book tickets, see the Riccarton Players' website. Note that the Friday night performance has already sold out.
Auditions 13-SEPT-12
There's so much going on at the moment, I'll be posting twice today (there's a brilliant season of theatre ahead of us!)
Auditions: Musoc's Show Choir"If you want to see yourself under the spotlight, join a fun, social group and get to learn sweet songs under expert musical direction, this is a golden opportunity."
Musoc is seeking male voices to complete their show choir. Auditions will be held all day on the 23rd September on campus. Auditionees will be required to perform a song of their own choosing and may have their musical ability assessed with some simple sight-reading exercises.
Auditions: Rangiora Players' summer youth production
Rangiora Players are holding auditions next weekend for a gothic, supernatural pantomime: Pantostein.
Auditions are open for 12-17 year olds and will be held on the 22nd September in Rangiora.
Roles required include:
OPHELIA
DR FRANK N STEIN
DAME BLOODENGUTZ
IGOR
BORIS VAN RENTAL
BERTHA TIDFYL
DRACULA
THE BRIDE OF DRACULA
THE WEREWOLF
THE MONSTER
CHORUS (zombies/villagers)
More information about the characters, the play and the audition process is available on the Rangiora Players website. To book an audition time call David on (03) 312 1660.
Auditions: Musoc's Show Choir"If you want to see yourself under the spotlight, join a fun, social group and get to learn sweet songs under expert musical direction, this is a golden opportunity."
Musoc is seeking male voices to complete their show choir. Auditions will be held all day on the 23rd September on campus. Auditionees will be required to perform a song of their own choosing and may have their musical ability assessed with some simple sight-reading exercises.
Email Sam at events@musoc.org.nz now to book
an audition time & find out more or see the event of Facebook.
Auditions: Rangiora Players' summer youth production
Rangiora Players are holding auditions next weekend for a gothic, supernatural pantomime: Pantostein.
Roles required include:
OPHELIA
DR FRANK N STEIN
DAME BLOODENGUTZ
IGOR
BORIS VAN RENTAL
BERTHA TIDFYL
DRACULA
THE BRIDE OF DRACULA
THE WEREWOLF
THE MONSTER
CHORUS (zombies/villagers)
More information about the characters, the play and the audition process is available on the Rangiora Players website. To book an audition time call David on (03) 312 1660.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
AUDITIONS 11-SEPT-12
Auditions: Dramasoc's 3Some
Dramasoc is holding auditions for their annual short play event 3Some TONIGHT (apologies for the late notice, the announcement was only made Sunday night!). Email canterburydramasoc@gmail.com to book at time and see the event on Facebook to find out more about the plays being performed.
Auditions: Harlequin Players's summer musical
Harlequin Players are holding auditions next weekend for their summer production of the Roger Hall musical The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Auditions will be held on 22 Sept at St. Aidan's Hall, Aorangi Rd from 1-6pm and 23 Sept at Abberley Park Hall, Abberley Cresc from 10-3.30pm.
Roles required include ROBIN HOOD, MAID MARION, SHERIFF, BESS, SIR GUY, ALAN-A-DALE, LITTLE JOHN and HARRIET. They are also looking for actors to play Robin Hood's 10 Merry Men, Barons and Partners, 10 experienced dancers and 6 young actors to play little rabbits. Actors of all ages and experience-levels are encouraged to audition.
To book an audition time call 331-6162 or 386-0526 or email lloyd-smith@xtra.co.nz
Production dates are 13-20 January 2012 in St Albans
The club will also be looking for people to help with backstage roles, wardrobe assistants and costume designers, and a front of house team.
Dramasoc is holding auditions for their annual short play event 3Some TONIGHT (apologies for the late notice, the announcement was only made Sunday night!). Email canterburydramasoc@gmail.com to book at time and see the event on Facebook to find out more about the plays being performed.
Auditions: Harlequin Players's summer musical
Harlequin Players are holding auditions next weekend for their summer production of the Roger Hall musical The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Auditions will be held on 22 Sept at St. Aidan's Hall, Aorangi Rd from 1-6pm and 23 Sept at Abberley Park Hall, Abberley Cresc from 10-3.30pm.
Roles required include ROBIN HOOD, MAID MARION, SHERIFF, BESS, SIR GUY, ALAN-A-DALE, LITTLE JOHN and HARRIET. They are also looking for actors to play Robin Hood's 10 Merry Men, Barons and Partners, 10 experienced dancers and 6 young actors to play little rabbits. Actors of all ages and experience-levels are encouraged to audition.
To book an audition time call 331-6162 or 386-0526 or email lloyd-smith@xtra.co.nz
Production dates are 13-20 January 2012 in St Albans
The club will also be looking for people to help with backstage roles, wardrobe assistants and costume designers, and a front of house team.
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