Auditions

TWO WEEKS WITH THE QUEEN auditions

Audition bookings for Two Weeks with the Queen are now open.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Colin has a mission. He wants to speak to the Queen about his brother Luke who has cancer. Cousin Alistair would like to help but stress brings on his dandruff. Colin takes the lock off the back door and goes out alone….

Two Weeks with the Queen is a classic Australian comedy which explores issues of love, loss and the way we treat other people.

CHARACTERS

The artistic team are looking for 10 actors for a combination of male and female roles:

COLIN: 12-15. The pivotal role. Colin is a young man at the age of 12, whose brother has an untreatable form of cancer and is going to die because doctor’s can’t do anything for him. Colin’s character has quick wit and an unmistakable Aussie larrikin charm, he needs to be able to show various depths of emotions both mature and immature, as well as range of emotions from extreme excitement to deep sadness.

ALISTAIR: 12-15. Alistair is a nerdy English cousin of Colin’s. Alistair is a hypochondriac and worry-wart, he is used to abiding by the rules and listening to his mother! English accent required

IRIS: 35-40. Iris is the aunty of Colin and mother of Alistair. Iris is blunt and direct, but also has a soft maternal side. English accent required.

BOB: 35-40. Bob is a grumpy Englishmen who is a huge fan of DIY. Bob dislikes the Royal Family and is always one to express his opinion. English accent required

TED: 19-25. A gay man coming to terms with his partners AIDS. Ted tries to see the best in every situation and has a good sense of humour. Ted becomes a support for Colin in London. Welsh accent required.

GRIFF: 20-30. Gay partner of Ted who is hospitalised suffering AIDS. Griff is upbeat about his situation and is the more sensitive of the couple. Welsh accent required.

MUM: 35-40. Caring Aussie Mum who goes through a range of emotions early in the play when her son is diagnosed with cancer. Mum must try to be tough in front of her sons, however vulnerable to the sadness of the situation.

DAD: 35-40. Likable Aussie guy who is doing his best to support his family in a tough time. Strong and masculine.

LUKE: 9-12. Younger brother of Colin who is diagnosed with cancer. Young and innocent and to be played very childlike.

ENSEMBLE: THERE ARE VARIOUS ENSEMBLE ROLES: INCLUDING BUSINESSMAN, GUARD, AMERICAN TOURIST, SPANISH TOURIST, AIRPORT STAFF, DOCTOR, NURSE, MATRON, CAPTAIN, POLICE.
All ensemble will have speaking roles and will be required to transform into various characters throughout the play, this also requires a range of accents.

audition dates

Auditions will be held on:

Sunday 22nd January from 6.00pm

Tuesday 24th January from 6.00pm

Sunday 29th January (Callbacks)

HOW TO BOOK YOUR AUDITION

Please phone 0405 114 063 and leave a message with your preferred audition evening.

We will return your call with a booking time and further information. Please specify the character you would like to audition for so you can be placed in an appropriate grouping.

Bookings are essential!

audition and rehearsal venue

St.Thomas the Apostle Primary School Hall

251 Diamond Creek Road, Greensborough North

Pass the main entrance and enter through the second entrance/driveway. The hall and ample parking are directly ahead, on the right of the roundabout.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS / GENERAL NOTES

We welcome auditionees of all ages who can play the required age range.

Auditionees should read the character descriptions (above) and consider the role(s) they are interested in. Please note actors can audition for any role regardless of their own age. The character ages indicated refer to how the character should be portrayed with the assistance of makeup etc. not actual actor age.

Auditions will be individual for Colin, Alistair, Ted, Griff and Iris. These roles will also have group auditions with other auditionees. Please allow up to an hour for your audition.

For those auditioning for Colin, Alistair, Ted, Griff or Iris you will be expected to familiarise yourself with the set audition pieces prior to the audition. (Download on the right ->) You must prepare ONE to perform in your audition, in an Australian accent. If you're auditioning for another character, scripts will be available on the audition evening.

Please bring along a non-returnable headshot – a casual photo/printout is fine.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition timeslot to allow time to fill out forms.

Please bring along your diary and any unavailable dates. We need to be aware of this when casting and creating rehearsal schedules.

Rehearsals will be held Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Sunday evenings at 6pm in Greensborough North, from 5 February, 2012.

Production week will be April 23-29, 2012 at the Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre, Corner Sydney & Glenlyon Roads, Brunswick. Cast are also required for two school performances on April 20 & 27.

Click on the below file to download/save the audition pieces.

TWO WEEKS WITH THE QUEEN SCRIPT EXCERPTS.pdf
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Two Weeks with the Queen Auditions