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Title:  Three Little Words Presented By:  Ad Astra Theatre Company Genre:  Theatre / Drama   Synopsis:   Three Little Words follows two long-term couples whose carefully balanced friendships are thrown into chaos when one marriage suddenly ends. As loyalties shift and buried truths surface, the four friends are forced to confront what love, commitment, and happiness really mean. As hilarious as it is heartbreaking, Joanna Murray-Smith’s play skewers modern relationships with sharp wit and emotional honesty, revealing how three little words can upend lives.   Audition Date:   February 3rd and 5th, 2026 Callbacks - February 7th, 2026 Audition Times:   7:15 - 10PM Callbacks - 10 - 3PM Audition Location and Address:   Ad Astra - Pluto, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane   Audition Requirements:  Please prepare 2 short monologues that display dramatic and comedic range. Applicants may be asked to perform a cold read during the audition. Audition Registration:   To apply, please email creatives@adastracreativity.com. Please include your current CV in Word or Google Doc only, as well as a RECENT headshot. Please make sure you specify the role/roles you will be auditioning for.   Performance Dates:  April 16th - May 9th, 2026 Performance Times:    Thursdays and Fridays - 8PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Performance Location:   Ad Astra - Pluto, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane   Rehearsal Dates:   Two week nights and a weekend day from February 10th, through to opening night.      Performer Age:  Playing ages 40s/50s  Creative Team:  Written by Joanna Murray-Smith Directed by Greg Scurr Production Website:   Ad Astra - Three Little Words   Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Tess (40’s) - A book editor, questioning what she wants from the rest of her life. Curtis (40s) - Tess’s husband of 20 years. A teacher, who thought he was living the perfect life. Bonnie (late 40s - early 50s) - A strong, sophisticated art gallery owner. Annie (40s) - Bonnie’s partner, a masseuse who begins to find her voice throughout the play.

Title:  The Madeleines – Brisbane Cast Auditions Presented By:  The Madeleines Genre:  Vocal Performance / Jazz & Swing Entertainment Synopsis: The Madeleines are a professional vocal trio performing jazz, swing, and timeless classics from the 1920s–1960s in polished three-part harmony with choreography, charm, and high-energy stagecraft. They are launching a new Brisbane cast to perform in a variety of settings including festivals, corporate events, cruise ships, theatres, and more. Audition Date: First Round - Self-tape submissions due February 15th, 2026  Audition Time: Self-Tape Deadline - 12PM Audition Location and Address: First Round - Self-tape (record at home/studio) Call Backs - Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC) – Date TBA Audition Self-Tape Due: Yes - February 15th, 2026 at 12PM AEST Audition Requirements: Submit a self-tape with: A jazz vocal performance of your choice (landscape video) A brief on-camera introduction stating your name, location, instruments (if any), and why you want to join The Madeleines Include a headshot and CV with your submission Audition Registration: Email your self-tape, headshot, and CV to - themadeleinestrio@gmail.com Performance Dates: Shows and bookings will be scheduled throughout 2026 and beyond Production Website: The Madeleines Other information: Shows are paid performances; rehearsal periods are unpaid, with guide tracks, scripts and choreography provided. All performers should have strong close-harmony vocal skills, dance/movement ability, and excellent stage presence with comedic timing and audience engagement. The company welcomes performers regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or background

Title:  Moon Over Buffalo Presented By:  Growl Theatre Genre:  Theatre / Farce Synopsis: It’s 1953. George and Charlotte Hay are two fading stars concurrently appearing in two plays, Private Lives & Cyrano de Bergerac in Buffalo, New York. Their marriage is on the brink of a split up, caused by George’s ‘interest’ in a young actress. Mega Hollywood director, Frank Capra, is coming to see their matinee…if he likes what he sees, it could be the big Hollywood break they are looking for. Mayhem and naked ambition take over as George and Charlotte do anything and everything in their power to make Capra love them.   Audition Date:  February 8th, 2026 Callbacks (if required) - February 9th, 6:30pm Audition Time:  4:30PM Audition Location and Address:   Windsor School of Arts, 381 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor   Audition Requirements:  Auditions will be cold reads - you will be given a script and basic context and asked to perform either by yourself or with another auditionee. This is to establish your fit suitability for the role as well as seeing the blend with others. You do not need to prepare anything for the audition. Audition Registration:  Complete the Audition Registration Form Email a headshot and acting CV to the Directors at production@growltheatre.org.au Audition Pack:    Moon Over Buffalo Audition Pack   Performance Dates:  May 16th - 30th, 2026   Rehearsal Dates:  March 1st - May 14th, 2026 Rehearsal Times:  Mondays & Thursdays - 6:30PM - 9:30PM Sundays - 1:30PM - 5PM Rehearsal Location:   Windsor School of Arts, 381 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor   Performer Age:  18+ Production Website:  Growl Theatre - Moon Over Buffalo  Other information:   Membership fees - If you are cast for a role, you are required to become a 2026 financial member of Growl Theatre, which is $30 per calendar year (expires December 2026) Other Costs - Growl Theatre will provide the vast majority of your costume. Cast will be required to bring their own makeup basics (including foundation, eyeliner etc). Physicality - Most roles require high physical stamina for the fast-paced door-slamming farce. Accents - George, Charlotte, Rosalind, and Paul must be comfortable shifting between American and upper-class British accents. Combat - George and Charlotte may be required to perform choreographed stage combat.   Available Roles/Character Breakdown:  George Hay (Male, 50s–60s): A traveling actor and leader of the troupe. He is pompous, dramatic, and a “ham” with a flair for the over-the-top. This is a high-energy role requiring strong physical comedy, including stage combat and pratfalls. Charlotte Hay (Female, 50s–60s): George’s wife and the company’s leading lady. She is more practical but possesses a stubborn, vindictive streak. She must be able to perform an upper-class British accent for the “play within a play” scenes. Ethel (Female, 60s–80s): Charlotte’s nearly-deaf mother. She is grumpy, a trouble-maker, and has a deep disdain for George. Requires a performer with strong deadpan comedic timing. Rosalind “Roz” Hay (Female, 20s–30s): George and Charlotte’s daughter. She left the theater for a “normal” life but still has drama in her blood. Must also be able to perform an upper-class British accent. Paul (Male, 20s–40s): The troupe’s stage manager and Rosalind’s ex-fiancé. He is the anchor of the company and often holds the chaos together. Requires strong physical comedy skills. Howard (Male, 20s–40s): A nervous TV weatherman and Rosalind’s new fiancé. He is star-struck, excitable, and easily confused, leading to significant physical comedy opportunities. Eileen (Female, 20s): An aspiring actress in the troupe who has a fling with George. She is flighty, naive, and does not handle adversity well. Richard Maynard (Male, 40s–60s): A wealthy, sophisticated lawyer courting Charlotte. He is professional, “classy,” and often perplexed by the Hay family’s antics.

< Back MUSICAL REVUE: Believe in Youth - Shine Performing Arts Academy 21 Feb 2026 Season: February 21st, 2026 Title: Believe in Youth Presented By: Shine Performing Arts Academy Genre: Musical Concert / Performing Arts Showcase Synopsis: Come and support our young people as they perform songs about hope, dreams and wants exploring the idea of 'believing' in this collection of songs. Performance Dates: Saturday, February 21st, 2026 Performance Times: 3PM Performance Location and Address: Burpengary State Secondary College, 192 Pitt Rd, Burpengary QLD 4505 Ticket Costs: Adult - $20 Student/Concession - $15 Child (3-10 years) - $10 Child (0-2 years) - $0 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Believe in Youth Recommended Age: All ages Duration: 2 hours Production Website: Shine Performing Arts Academy - Believe in Youth Other Information: This is a one-day-only performance. Early booking is recommended as seating is limited. Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL REVUE: Believe - Shine Performing Arts Academy 21 Feb 2026 Season: February 21st, 2026 Title: Believe Presented By: Shine Performing Arts Academy Genre: Musical Concert / Performing Arts Showcase Synopsis: Believe is a one-night-only musical performance showcasing singers and performers from Shine Performing Arts Academy. The concert features a dynamic mix of songs and ensemble numbers celebrating music, talent, and community through live performance. Performance Dates: Saturday, February 21st, 2026 Performance Times: 7:30 PM Performance Location and Address: Burpengary State Secondary College, 192 Pitt Rd, Burpengary QLD 4505 Ticket Costs: Adult - $30 Student/Concession - $22 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Believe Recommended Age: All ages Duration: 2.5 hours Production Website: Shine Performing Arts Academy - Believe Other Information: This is a one-night-only performance. Early booking is recommended as seating is limited. Previous Next

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