Auditions
St Jude's Players Inc
Auditions are announced throughout the year preceding preparations for a particular show (say that 10 times quickly to warm up the enunciators). If you are interested in participating in one of our shows whether as a main character or a minor role, we are always looking for new talent and energy.
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Current Auditions
Play: The Club
– by David Williamson
Director: Vicky Horwood
Season: 29th April - 8th May 2027
Rehearsals: from approximately 21st February, Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons/evenings.
Auditions: (by appointment) will be held on Saturday 22nd August 12:15pm to 2:45pm
St Jude’s Players, 444 Brighton Rd, Brighton
Synopsis:
The Club is a satirical play by the Australian playwright David Williamson. It follows the fortunes of an Australian rules football club over the course of a season and explores the clashes of individuals from within the club. It was inspired by the backroom dealings and antics of the Victorian Football League 's Collingwood Football Club.
Although first staged in 1977 (50 years ago), is it surprisingly reflective of many issues still facing Australian Rules Football teams: money rather than team spirit or tradition govern the management of clubs; coaches are sacked; administrators control decisions; players are bought for absurd sums; and bitter disputes are played out in the media. The main difference is the number of zeros after the dollar sign.
The play is big, broad and very funny even if you know nothing about footy.
Parts Available:
While some of the roles have been cast, we still require the following roles.
- Ted: Around 50-55 yrs, short in stature, the club President and runs a pie factory. Never played at the highest level but boasts seeing every game the club has played in his 50 years.
- Geoff Hayward: 20-28 yrs, athletic looking, the new star recruit. Recruited from Tassie and an acknowledged champion there but untried in Vic. Outspoken and a little on the alternative side.
- Danny: Aged 30-35, a stalwart of the club, but getting on in years, in football terms. Loyal as they get to the one club, he’s been loyal to for decades.
