Brighton Theatre Company
Author: Sue Smith
Director: Michelle Swann
Genre: Drama
Agent: Cameron's Management
Synopsis
The idyllic Greek island of Hydra’s stunning turquoise-blue ocean has long had a magnetic effect on bohemians, artists, writers and musicians. During the 1950s and 60s, expatriate Australian writers, George Johnston and Charmian Clift, created some of their greatest literary works whilst living on the island for close to a decade.
Wild, passionate and ultimately tragic, their love story poses questions that everyone must answer, about the risks we are prepared to take; the cost of pursuing our dreams; and the depth of our commitments.
Weaving in text from Clift and Johnstons’ own writing, playwright Sue Smith brings these remarkable artists to life and traces both the personal and professional arc of the couple’s expatriation.
If Charmian Clift were alive, she would have recently turned 100. A year-long celebration of her life and art has recently begun in appreciation of her literary flair and skills.
Characters
Characters Summary:
13 roles shared by 2 actresses and 4 actors:
Charmian Clift, ages between 33 – 45
George Johnston, ages between 44 -56
Martin Johnston, Charmian & George’s son, narrator, an adult reflecting on his childhood
Vic, artist, ages between 39 - 51
Ursula, ages between 48 – 60
Jean-Claude, aged approximately 26
Characters Description:
Charmian Clift, Australian writer
George Johnston, Australian writer
Martin Johnston, Charmian & George’s son, narrator, an adult reflecting on his childhood
Vic, artist, an amalgam of Sidney Nolan, Leonard Cohen and others
Ursula, an amalgam of Cynthia Nolan and others + Lorelei, (to be played by the same actress)
Jean-Claude, French artist, Tony Katsikas, the grocer + Waiter, + Doctor Anastosopolous + Greek Orthodox Priest + Reporter, (to be played by the same actor)
Precast Characters:
NA
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
2:00pm on:
7:00pm on:
Audition Venue Name: Brighton Theatre Company
Audition Venue Address:
Cnr Wilson and Carpenter Streets, Brighton
Audition Enquiries Contact: Director Michelle Swann via email: michelleswann65@gmail.com
Performances
Season Dates: 17 May 2024 - 1 Jun 2024
Showtimes:
2:15pm on:
- Sun 19th May 2024
- Sat 25th May 2024
- Sun 26th May 2024
8:00pm on:
- Fri 17th May 2024
- Sat 18th May 2024
- Wed 22nd May 2024
- Thu 23rd May 2024
- Fri 24th May 2024
- Sat 25th May 2024
- Wed 29th May 2024
- Thu 30th May 2024
- Fri 31st May 2024
- Sat 1st Jun 2024
More info
Other Information
Other Information:
Information for prospective auditionees:
It is highly desirable that anyone wishing to audition should know the play well enough to be able to describe the “story”.
Rehearsals, ideally will be 7.00–10.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and 6.00pm–9.00pm Sunday evenings
Actors need to be able to commit unconditionally not only for an entire performance season but also for all scheduled rehearsals at which their attendance is required (unpaid). Please advise of any unavailability you may have during both the rehearsal and performance period.
This play requires some of the actors to rehearse and perform some intimate moments on stage. An Intimacy Coach will support the rehearsal process inclusive of sensitive choreography to support the safety and wellbeing of everyone. There will be no full nudity required even though the script stipulates this.
