Title: 2025 Junior IMPACT Ensemble Auditions - Soul Trading
Presented By: Empire Youth Arts
Genre: Youth Theatre / Performance-Making Program
Synopsis: The year is 2079. Humans are created with gene selection technology, Artificial Intelligence is part of everyday life, and children's best friends are their Learning Bots. Except for Jerry. Jerry is not like the others. Neither is Neutron Finch, an exceptionally clever Learning Bot who appears out of nowhere—smarter, funnier, and possibly illegal. When the status quo unravels, Jerry and his classmates are summoned to the oval, setting off a fast-paced, philosophical, and hilarious exploration of an impending future for young people.
Audition Date & Time:
Thursday, 27th February: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, 1st March: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audition Location: Empire Theatre, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba
Audition Requirements:
Open to young performers aged 10-14 years
Auditions will be 10-minute slots scheduled after submission of the application form
Half the cast will play the roles of Learning Bots, so you will be encouraged to showcase your best robot interpretation as part of your audition!
You will have just 5 minutes to share with us BOTH of the following two tasks:
TASK 1: Perform one of the monologues in the audition pack. We want to see how you interpret character with your voice and body. Be brave and take risks!
TASK 2: You will be asked to read a selection from scene 1 of the play with one of the panel. This scene should not be memorised and we will provide a copy of it in the room, however you should be familiar with it! The character you read will be determined in the room with the director depending on your preference.
Available Roles: A unique cast of 12 young performers
Audition Registration:
Applications must be submitted by 3:00pm, Friday 21st February 2025
Complete application form and submit via email to youtharts@empiretheatre.com.au or in person at The Empire Ticket Office.
Audition Pack: Download Here
Performance Dates & Location:
3rd -5th July 2025
Empire Theatre, Armitage Centre
Rehearsal Dates & Commitment:
Weekly rehearsals begin 13th March 2025
School holiday rehearsals included—attendance is mandatory
Program Fee:
$495 (all-inclusive) – covers tuition, performance materials, and specialised workshops
Payment required only if offered a role
Required Age: 10-14 years
Director: Grace Sankey
Production Website: Empire Youth Arts
Other Information:
Senior IMPACT Auditions will be released later in 2025; those turning 15 in 2025 may apply for both Junior and Senior programs.
For inquiries, contact: grace@empiretheatre.com.au
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