Title: Jane Austen's Lady Susan
Presented By: Lockyer Regional Performing Arts (LRPA)
Genre: Dramatic Comedy, Literary Adaptation
Synopsis: Jane Austen's comic novella comes to life in Rob Urbinati's witty stage adaptation. Lady Susan, a young widow, arrives unannounced at her brother-in-law’s country home, bringing her clever yet guileless daughter. Her plans to find suitors for both herself and her daughter lead to a whirlwind of schemes, unexpected rivals, and hilarity.
Audition Details:
Audition Dates: Saturday 22 February 2025 and Sunday 23 February 2025
Audition Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Audition Location and Address: My Care Physio & Therapy, 16 William St, Gatton, QLD
Audition Requirements:
Perform a cold read from provided script sides.
Auditions will last approximately 15 minutes, with opportunities to ask questions about the production.
Registration is required. Email grace.crichton91@gmail.com with your name, contact details, role(s), and preferred audition slot.
Audition Pack: Download Audition Pack
Available Roles:
Lady Susan: 30s, manipulative, attractive widow.
Frederica: Teens, clever and guileless daughter of Lady Susan.
Charles Vernon: 30s, patient and obliging brother-in-law of Lady Susan.
Catherine Vernon: 20s, Charles’ suspicious wife.
Reginald De Courcy: 20s, Catherine’s dashing younger brother.
Alicia Johnson: Older, Lady Susan's confidante.
Sir James Martin: 30s, wealthy but dimwitted bachelor.
Performance Details:
Performance Dates:
Thursday 3 July 2025, 7:00 PM
Friday 4 July 2025, 7:00 PM
Saturday 5 July 2025, 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Performance Location: Gatton Shire Hall, 52 North St, Gatton QLD
Rehearsal Details:
Rehearsal Dates: Saturdays from 1 March – 28 June 2025
Rehearsal Location: Anglican Church Hall, cnr Railway & Spencer St, Gatton
Tech week from 29 June – 1 July 2025
Warnings: This is an unpaid community theatre production.
Required Age: 16+
Crew: Non-performing roles are available, including stage crew, lighting, sound, and stage management. No prior experience is necessary.
Production Website: LRPA Official Website
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