AUDITION NOTICE: Class of '89 - MATES Theatre Genesis
- Samantha Hancock
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
Title: Class of '89
Presented By: MATES Theatre Genesis Inc.
Genre: Comedy / Contemporary Australian Play
Synopsis: It was the 80’s – the hair was permed, the attitude was big, and the party was going to last forever... until it didn’t. Thirty years after a dramatic fallout at their private Schoolies party, a group of estranged high school friends reunite outside their 30-year high school reunion. Old wounds reopen, secrets bubble to the surface, and nostalgia collides with reality. Class of '89 is a fast-paced and witty comedy that reflects on youth, friendships, and what happens when “back in my day” meets the present.
Audition Date: Monday 28 April 2025
Audition Time: 7:00pm
Audition Location and Address: Birkdale School of Arts Hall (Downstairs Room), 101 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale
Audition Registration: Download the audition pack and follow instructions inside.
Audition Pack: Available via the MATES website
Audition Requirements:
Group audition format
Familiarity with provided audition excerpts (attached in the audition pack)
You may be asked to read for multiple roles
Submit the completed audition form with a recent headshot (professional photo not required) to: info@matestg.org.au
Available Roles:
Female Roles (Age: 50-ish):
Sarah – The serious one. Now a therapist, Sarah was studious and the “mum” of the group. She’s a worrier who needs to learn to let loose.
Lizzy – The sassy one. Perceived as a good girl back then, but far from it. She’s hiding a big secret that's likely to emerge.
Paula – The popular one. School was a party for her. Fun, relaxed, and still up for a laugh. She used to date Andy.
Male Roles (Age: 50-ish):
Andy – The man-child. A surfer boy who once dated Paula… and maybe Lizzy too. Multiple wives, multiple businesses, and always a boy at heart.
Peter – The joker. A sweet, brotherly figure back in school. Now the peacekeeper with a mischievous streak.
Performance Dates:
Friday 15 August (Evening)
Saturday 16 August (Evening)
Saturday 23 August (Matinee & Evening)
Friday 29 August (Evening)
Saturday 30 August (Matinee & Evening)
Performance Location: Birkdale School of Arts Hall, 101 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale
Rehearsal Dates:
Table read: Saturday 3 May (10am–2pm, Cleveland)
Weekly rehearsals:
Wednesdays from 28 May – 13 August: 7pm – 9:30pm
Saturdays from 3 May – 9 August: 9am – 2pm
Additional Thursdays: 7 & 14 August (7pm – 9:30pm)
Crew: Expressions of Interest invited for the following volunteer positions:
Stage Manager
Set Design & Construction
Props Manager
Costume Designer
Sound & Lighting Designer & Technician
Assistant Sound & Lighting Technician
Production Website: https://matestg.org.au
Other information:
This is a community theatre production. All roles are unpaid.
Cast and crew must become financial members of MATES ($20/year).
Participation includes rehearsals, performances, media appearances, and publicity shoots as required.
Please do not publicly announce your involvement until official confirmation and announcement by MATES.
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