Title: Dimboola
Presented By: BATS Theatre Company Inc.
Genre: Australian Comedy/Drama
Synopsis: Dimboola is a classic Australian play celebrating the raucous, heartfelt, and humorous chaos of an outback wedding. Protestant Morrie McAdam marries Catholic Reen Delaney in the Mechanics' Institute Hall in Dimboola, Victoria. The two families, with all their quirks and disagreements, come together in a lively, boisterous wedding filled with drink-fueled insults, punches, and mayhem as they navigate their differences and celebrate the union of the newlyweds.
Written By: Jack Hibberd
Audition Details:
Audition Dates:
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Thursday, 23 January 2025
Audition Times: 7:30 PM
Audition Location and Address: Buderim War Memorial Hall, Corner of Main Street & Gloucester Road, Buderim, QLD
Audition Requirements:
Open auditions with cold reads of the script.
No pre-prepared monologues are required.
Play-readings may be held the week before auditions for those interested in becoming familiar with the material.
If unavailable on the audition dates, contact Director Kathy Hickson at 0400 446 197.
Available Roles:
Maureen Delaney (Reen): Bride.
Morrie McAdam (Morrie): Groom.
Darcy Delaney (Darkie): Father of the bride.
April Delaney (June): Mother of the bride.
Angus McAdam (Knocka): Father of the groom.
Florence McAdam (Florrie): Mother of the groom.
Patrick O'Shea: Parish priest.
Daryl Dunn (Dangles): Best man.
Shirl: Bridesmaid and town bike.
Astrid McAdam: Flower girl.
Horace McAdam (Horrie the Horrible): Uncle of the groom.
Mavis McAdam: Aunt of the groom.
Aggie McAdam: Spinster cousin to the McAdams.
Bayonet: Local wit and drunk.
Mutton: Local wit and drunk.
Lionel Driftwood and His Piledrivers: The band.
Leonardo Radish: Reporter for the Mildura Trumpet.
Performance Dates:
Friday, 4 April 2025: Evening
Saturday, 5 April 2025: Matinee and Evening
Friday, 11 April 2025: Evening
Saturday, 12 April 2025: Matinee and Evening
Performance Location: Buderim War Memorial Hall
Rehearsal Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays: Starting 28 January 2025.
Warnings:
The production includes humorous and exaggerated depictions of outback Australian culture with audience interaction.
Recommended Age: 18+
Production Website: BATS Theatre Auditions
Bring a friend and your best "Give it a Go" mindset for a fun and lively production!
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