Title: Smoke & Mirrors
Presented By: Brisbane Anywhere Festival
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Smoke & Mirrors is an evocative and thought-provoking theatrical exploration of femininity, power, and the complexities of the stripping industry. Set in the dimly lit world of Azure Allure, the play takes audiences deep into the lives of its workers, each of whom navigates the fine line between fantasy and reality in a world driven by performance, desire, and survival. Through themes of choice, sacrifice, and self-worth, Smoke & Mirrors invites the audience to witness the intricate performances of both the women on stage and the masks they wear in their personal lives. At its core, the play is a commentary on the ways in which society commodifies the female form, the bonds that are both forged and broken in the process, and the price one must pay for living within a world of illusions.
Written By: JJ Jones & Lily Shaw
Audition Date: 14th & 15th March
Audition Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Audition Location and Address: QUT Kelvin Grove
Audition Requirements:
Prepare a 2-minute contemporary comedic or dramatic monologue of your choice.
If you have a dance background, you are encouraged to showcase your skills (a speaker will be provided for backing tracks).
You will be given an excerpt from the script for a cold read.
Audition Registration: Register Here (Apply by 13th March)
Audition Pack: Download Here
Available Roles:
LONDON – The Starlet with Cracks in the Spotlight
Stage Age: Late 20s – Early 30s
Senior Stripper at Azure Allure. Seductive, powerful, and captivating on stage; offstage, she battles addiction, grief, and self-destruction. She is sharp, cynical, and terrified of being forgotten.
BUNNY – The Dreamer Who Doesn’t Know She’s in a Nightmare
Stage Age: 18-20
New Stripper at Azure Allure. Bright, bubbly, and naive, she views the club as glamorous and empowering. She seeks validation and is intoxicated by attention, slowly realising the cracks in the fantasy.
LENNY – The Good-Hearted Bystander Who Can’t Look Away
Stage Age: Early 20s
Apprentice Carpenter, on the sidelines of the club scene. Kind, observant, and a little naive. He doesn’t belong in the club world but gets dragged into it. Protective, but ultimately powerless.
RICO – The Owner of Azure Allure
Calculating and pragmatic, he runs the club as a business, prioritising profit over emotion. Charismatic when needed, ruthless when necessary.
Performance Dates: TBA
Performance Location: Brisbane Anywhere Festival
Rehearsal Dates: TBA
Warnings: This production contains themes of abuse, violence, addiction, trauma, sex, sexual assault, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Performers must be comfortable with partial nudity, intimacy, and explicit language.
Crew Applications: This production is also seeking crew members (Production, Technical, and Support Team). Interested applicants can indicate their preference in the audition registration form.
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