Essendon Theatre Co.
Author: Tom Smith
Director: Bethany Simmons
Genre: Comedy
Agent: Origin Theatrical
Synopsis
Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce.
Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down.
Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.
Characters
Acting Roles:
Sister Philamena: One of the three nuns who lives at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing. Has secretly been making wine for several years with Sister Augusta to keep the convent open. Devout and dedicated to her calling. Joyful and humorous. Incapable of lying.
Genders: Female
Ages: 20-30, 30-40
Sister Augusta: One of the three nuns who lives at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing. Has secretly been making wine for several years with Sister Philamena to keep the convent open. Devout and dedicated to her calling. Joyful and humorous. More assertive than Sister Philamena.
Genders: Female
Ages: 20-30, 30-40
George: Caretaker and gardener at the convent. George isn’t dumb, but he isn’t the brightest.
Genders: Male
Ages: 20-30
Mother Superior: Has been in charge of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing for many years. Hates alcohol, especially wine. Somewhat wily.
Genders: Female
Ages: 40-55, 55-65
Paul: Newspaper reporter. Co-worker and former fiancé of Sally. Paul is an orphan. He’s a good writer, but his conscience sometimes gets in the way of his reporting.
Genders: Male
Ages: 20-30
Sally: Award-winning newspaper reporter. Used to be engaged to Paul. Left him standing at the altar on their wedding day to cover an important story. Quick-witted and sometimes sharp tongued.
Genders: Female
Ages: 20-30
Sister Mary Catherine: A novice nun sent to the convent to finish her training. Meek & timid.
Genders: Female
Ages: 20-30
Father Chenille: Priest of the local parish next door to the convent. Patient, understanding, and a little clumsy. Ex magician.
Genders: Male
Ages: 40-55, 55-65
Backstage Roles: Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Lighting Operating, Sound Operating, Set Build Set Crew
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
10:00am on:
4:00pm on:
- Sun 18th Aug 2024
- Sun 25th Aug 2024
Audition Venue Name: Essendon Theatre Company
Audition Venue Address:
Bradshaw St Community Hall
9-11 Bradshaw St
Essendon VIC 3040
(Enter from Buckley St)
Audition Enquiries Contact: Bethany Simmons at bethanysimmons2@gmail.com or 0413 555 990
Performances
Season Dates: 21 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
Showtimes:
2:00pm on:
7:30pm on:
- Thu 21st Nov 2024
- Fri 22nd Nov 2024
- Sat 23rd Nov 2024
- Thu 28th Nov 2024
- Fri 29th Nov 2024
- Sat 30th Nov 2024
More info
Other Information
Other Information:
Each character will require a standard American accent.
Successful cast MUST BE available for rehearsal period, as well as all production dates. Please check you are available for all performance dates before booking your audition time.
ETC is a community theatre company and, as such, no actors are paid.
Auditions are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please apply to organise your audition time, as well as for any further information, including script and audition pages. Please bring a non-returnable headshot, along with the completed audition form which can be found on the ETC Website at www.essendontheatrecompany.com.au.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition time.
Rehearsal Period:
Rehearsals will be three times a week on Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm, and Sundays at director’s discretion. A rehearsal schedule will be provided.
