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Title: The Shoe-Horn Sonata Presented By: Villanova Players Genre: Drama Synopsis: Set in 1995, The Shoe-Horn Sonata reunites two women who were prisoners of war in Japanese camps during World War II. A television documentary forces them to revisit their shared past, confront the present and question the future. Woven through their fifty years of separation are a shoe-horn and the enduring threads of loyalty, friendship and love that form their uncommon bond. A heart-warming story of bravery and friendship, based on true accounts of Australian nurses during World War II. Audition Date: Saturday June 27th, 2026 Audition Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM Audition Location and Address: The Hut, Jean Howie Drive, Balmoral Park, Morningside Audition Self-Tape Due: If you’re unable to make it to in-person auditions, please submit a video audition to info@villanovaplayers.com by June 27 and please email with any questions. Audition Requirements: Auditionees will be asked to complete a cold read from the script. Audition Registration: Please book an audition session and complete the Expression of Interest form. Audition Pack: The Shoe-Horn Sonata Audition Pack Performance Dates: September 18th - 20th, 2026 Performance Times: Friday - 7:30PM Saturday - 2PM & 7:30PM Sunday - 2PM Performance Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Rehearsal Dates: Commencing Sunday 26 July 2026 Rehearsal Times: Mondays & Wednesdays - 7PM – 9:30PM Sundays - 11AM – 4:30PM Rehearsal Location: The Hut, Jean Howie Drive, Balmoral Park, Morningside Warnings: This production contains themes relating to war, imprisonment, trauma, loss and the experiences of prisoners of war during World War II. Performer Age: 18+ Creative Team: Director - Jane Binstead Production Website: Villanova Players - The Shoe-Horn Sonata Other Information: Villanova Players is a community theatre group based in Morningside and has been producing theatre since 1948. The company presents a diverse annual program including plays, musicals, youth productions and special projects. Please note that the role of Sheila has already been cast. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Bridie Gender: Female | Playing Age: 65+ An Australian nurse who served in Malaya during World War II and was imprisoned in a Japanese prison camp. Tough, funny and resilient, Bridie is one of the subjects of a television documentary exploring the experiences of former prisoners of war. More than fifty years after the war, she is forced to revisit memories of survival, friendship and loss. Interviewer Gender: Male (Voice Only) | Playing Age: Any Age The off-stage interviewer conducting the television documentary. This role does not appear on stage and is heard only as a voice throughout the production.

Title: 12 Angry Jurors Presented By: Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Genre: Play/Drama/Thriller Synopsis: On a hot summer day after a long trial, a jury must decide whether a 19-year-old man is guilty of murdering his father. What at first appears to be a straightforward case unravels into heated discussions, as the evidence is re-examined, re-enacted, and the twelve jurors are forced to truly question if there is in fact some measure of "reasonable doubt". As tempers grow short and arguments become tense, a new murder threat is carried out before their own eyes, and each juror begins to reveal their own character. Twelve Angry Jurors is a heightened courtroom thriller that puts you on the edge of your seat while you bear witness to how these 12 jurors come to their final verdict, and what lengths they will go to in reaching it. Audition Date: June 27th & 28th, 2026 Audition Time: 10AM - 4PM (later or earlier sessions available upon request) Audition Location and Address: Laidley Cultural Centre, 3 Laidley Plainland Rd, Laidley North QLD 4341, Australia Audition Requirements: Select sides will be available at the audition for cold reads Audition Registration: Register for your audition by emailing info@lrpa.au with; Name, Mobile Number, Email address, role/s interested in, preferred audition time Audition Pack: 12 Angry Jurors Audition Pack Performance Dates: October 22nd - 25th, 2026 Performance Times: Thursday & Friday - 7PM Saturday - 1PM & 7PM Performance Location: Laidley Cultural Centre, 3 Laidley Plainland Rd, Laidley North QLD 4341, Australia Rehearsal Dates: July 11th - October 20th, 2026 Rehearsal Times: Saturdays - 9AM - 3PM Technical rehearsals October 15th - 20th, 2026 Rehearsal Location: Laidley Cultural Centre, 3 Laidley Plainland Rd, Laidley North QLD 4341, Australia Performer Age: 16+ Creative Team: Director - Gabriella Ambrey Assistant Director - Grace Crichton Production Website: LRPA - 12 Angry Jurors Other Information: All auditionees will be notified of the outcome of their auditions by the 1st of July All cast may not be required for all rehearsals, but please keep all Saturdays available. Cast will be emailed a detailed schedule. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Primary Roles Juror 8 - A quiet, thoughtful and gentle person who is the moral compass of the show. This role will require extensive dialogue and debate. Juror 3 - A very strong, forceful and opinionated character who is intolerant of other people's opinions and forcing their own. This is a complex and emotionally charged role, portraying toughness with glimpses of pain and insecurity. Juror 4 - An intellectual, articulate character, who remains composed and confident throughout. This role will require subtle and nuanced acting to portray their humanity beneath the logic and facts. Secondary Roles Juror 1 - The foreman of the jury, quite formal in manner and enjoys taking charge. Their neutrality of character requires nuanced acting, portraying leadership and vulnerability. Juror 5 - A quiet observant juror who comes from a tough, urban background. They move form a reserved stance to growing assertiveness. This role requires a balance between a tough exterior and vulnerability. Juror 9 - A mature-aged juror who offers quiet wisdom and thoughtful observations. This role portrays physical vulnerability with intellectual sharpness. Juror 10 - An angry bitter juror who is openly prejudiced and antagonistic. This is a complex role that requires the ability to portray genuine fear and insecurity beneath outbursts of hostility. Supporting Roles Juror 2 - A meek and hesitant person who is easily swayed by other people's opinions. This role will require strong non-verbal acting and the ability to portray a gradual shift from timidity to growing assertiveness. Juror 6 - A juror with quiet strength and sincerity. This character maintains a straightforward, dependable presence, commanding quiet respect. Juror 7 - An impatient, selfish person who believes they have more important things to do than sit on a jury. This role will require good comedic timing. Juror 11 - A European immigrant who displays intellectual rigour and emotional warmth. Juror 12 - An unsympathetic businessman with a playful nature. This role balances humour with sincerity and requires comedic timing. Guard - minimal lines and time onstage. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking for a soft entry into the acting world, with a few solo lines. Non Performing roles Stage Crew Stage Manager Lighting Sound Costumes Hair and Make-up Set Construction

Title: Next to Normal Presented By: Millennial Productions Genre: Musical Theatre / Contemporary Pop-Rock Musical Synopsis: Next to Normal is the story of Diana Goodman and her family. Traumatised by the death of her infant son from an undiagnosed intestinal obstruction, Diana has lived with bipolar affective disorder, experiencing episodes of depression and delusional beliefs for the past seventeen years. The illness has affected everyone in her life and has nearly torn her family apart on several occasions. With subject matter rendered achingly recognisable by Brian Yorkey and a dynamic, energetic pop-rock score by Tom Kitt, Next to Normal enables a small group of actors to showcase powerhouse vocals while exploring pressing contemporary issues of trauma, loss, mental health treatment and the meaning of family. Audition Date: Saturday June 20th, 2026 Audition Time: Individual audition slots (allocated upon registration) Audition Location and Address: Toowong Hall Audition Self-Tape Due: 5PM Friday June 19th, 2026 Audition Requirements: Auditionees will attend an individual audition slot (no dance or movement call required). Please prepare: A short read for your preferred character (using the provided audition dialogue). One song in the style of the show (upbeat) – 45–60 seconds. One contrasting song – 45–60 seconds. Please bring backing tracks on a USB or AUX-compatible device. Audition Registration: Registration is required via the Millennial Productions audition form. Audition Pack: Next to Normal Audition Pack Performance Dates: September 23rd - 26th, 2026 Performance Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Rehearsal Dates: July 21st - September 20th, 2026 Rehearsal Times: Tuesday & Thursday - 7 - 10PM Sunday - 3 - 8PM Rehearsal Location: Hamilton Town Hall (Tuesdays) Upper Kedron Hall (Thursdays and Sundays) Warnings: This production contains themes and depictions relating to: Mental illness and psychological distress Grief, trauma and loss Suicide and suicidal ideation Emotional conflict within family relationships Psychiatric medication and treatment References to self-harm Strong language and mature themes Depictions of medical treatment Emotionally intense scenes involving anxiety, depression and dissociation These themes are central to the story and may be confronting for some individuals. Millennial Productions has engaged a Mental Health Consultant to support the cast and creative team throughout the rehearsal and performance process. Successful cast members are expected to prioritise rehearsals and disclose any conflicts at the time of registration. Cast members will only be called when required and a full rehearsal schedule will be provided at the first rehearsal. Technical rehearsals will take place at the Ron Hurley Theatre from 21–22 September and throughout production week. Full availability is required for technical rehearsals and all performances. Performer Age: Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of audition. Creative Team: Director – Taylor Atley (she/her) Musical Director – Victoria Keomahavong (she/her) Associate Director / Intimacy Liaison – Ellen Axford (she/her) Mental Health Consultant – Maddison Joyce (she/her) Production Website: Millennial Productions - Next to Normal Other Information: Millennial Productions is a Brisbane-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing performing arts culture in South East Queensland through innovative, inclusive and high-quality productions. Millennial Productions recognises the diversity of the Australian performing arts community and strongly encourages applications from performers of varied experiences and circumstances, including performers from culturally diverse backgrounds and performers with disabilities. Performers of all gender identities are encouraged to audition for any role they feel best represents them. The production team strongly encourages performers aged 30+ to audition for the roles of Diana, Dan and Dr Madden. These roles explore the complexities of marriage, parenthood and grief, and the team is seeking performers who can bring authenticity and emotional maturity to the storytelling. This production is non-remunerated. Successful cast members will be required to pay a $25 annual Millennial Productions membership fee. No additional mandatory production fees apply. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Diana Playing Age: 36–45 | Vocal Range: G3 – F#5 A sharp, intelligent woman battling Bipolar disorder and unresolved grief following the loss of her infant son. Diana struggles to balance reality with the emotional pull of the past, often feeling trapped between medication, memory and identity. Fiercely loving yet emotionally fractured, she longs to reclaim agency over her life and define what “normal” truly means. Gabe Playing Age: 18 | Vocal Range: B2 – C5 The charismatic, magnetic embodiment of the Goodman family's unresolved grief. Though charming and playful, Gabe represents Diana's inability to let go of the past and the emotional wounds haunting the entire family. He is both comforting and dangerous — a constant reminder of what has been lost. Dan Playing Age: 36–45 | Vocal Range: Ab2 – B4 A devoted husband and father who has spent sixteen years trying to hold his family together through optimism and routine. Practical, dependable and deeply caring, Dan avoids confronting his own grief in an attempt to fix everything around him. Beneath his calm exterior lies a man terrified of losing the family he has worked so hard to protect. Natalie Playing Age: 16 | Vocal Range: G3 – G5 A high-achieving pianist desperate for control in a household defined by chaos. Intelligent, cynical and emotionally guarded, Natalie feels invisible within her family and struggles under the pressure of perfectionism. As she begins to rebel against the life around her, she searches for connection, identity and stability of her own. Henry Playing Age: 17 | Vocal Range: G#2 – B4 A laid-back, thoughtful musician who becomes Natalie's emotional anchor. Warm, patient and quietly perceptive, Henry offers honesty and compassion in contrast to the tension within the Goodman household. Beneath his easy-going nature is a young man capable of deep empathy and unwavering support. Dr. Madden / Dr. Fine / Anesthesiologist Playing Age: 30–40 | Vocal Range: A2 – A4 Diana's psychiatrists, often portrayed by the same actor. Dr. Fine is clinical, methodical and focused on medication management, while Dr. Madden represents a more intense and invasive approach to treatment. Together, they reflect the complexities, limitations and ethical challenges of modern mental health care.

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: What's In the Woods? Little Bug Ball - Backbone Theatre, Brymore Productions 11 June 2026 Season: June 11th - 13th, 2026 Title: What’s In The Woods? Little Bug Ball Presented By: Backbone Theatre for Babies x Brymore Productions Genre: Children’s Theatre / Interactive Theatre / Sensory Theatre for Babies Synopsis: Step into a soft and cosy woodland straight out of a picture book. What’s In The Woods? invites babies and toddlers to discover the wonders of nature through an engaging and interactive theatrical experience. Gather around the campfire for a gentle story before exploring the woodland through sensory play, puppetry, and performance. Created specifically for young audiences aged 0–3, this immersive experience is designed to nurture curiosity, imagination, and a child’s first encounter with theatre. The woods are alive with tiny creatures in these special sessions. Creep, crawl and flutter your way through a miniature world made for little ones to explore, wiggle and wonder. Not to be missed! Performance Date: June 11th - 13th, 2026 Performance Times: 0 -1 yrs | 2PM 1 - 2 yrs | 11AM 2 - 3 yrs | 10AM Performance Location and Address: The Workshop Space, Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170, Australia Ticket Costs: Adult + 1 Infant (0–3) - $20 Single Adult or child - $10 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - What's In the Woods? Little Bug Ball Warnings: Designed as a quiet, gentle sensory environment for infants and toddlers. While older siblings may attend, the experience is specifically created for babies and very young children. Recommended Age: 0–3 years Duration: Approximately 45 minutes (about 25 minutes performance and 20 minutes interactive play). Creative Team: Hollie Bryan & Sean Bryan Production Website: Backbone Youth Arts - What's in the Woods? Other information: Sessions are developmentally tailored for different age groups (0–1, 1–2, 2–3).The space includes baby-safe seating, pram parking, baby changing facilities, and breakout areas. The venue is wheelchair accessible and designed to accommodate prams and mobility aids. Developed as part of the Backbone Theatre for Babies program in collaboration with Brymore Productions. Previous Next

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