Audition

Peridot – A Season of One Act Plays

30 Jan 2022 @ 6:00pm,
13 Feb 2022 @ 2:00pm,
13 Feb 2022 @ 5:00pm,
19 Feb 2022 @ 3:00pm,
19 Feb 2022 @ 2:00pm
Peridot Theatre Inc

Author: "Line Up" - Steven Berkoff, "Embers"by Natalie Burns, "Love is a Dish" by Adele Shelley, "Just a Straight Man" by Rob Smith and John Mawson.

Director: Line Up" directed by Joe Dias -"Embers" directed by Colin Morley- "Love is a Dish" directed by Audrey Farthing "Just a Straight Man" directed by Bob Bramble.

Genre: Other

Agent: "Line Up" By arrangement with Origin Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French. A Concord Theatrical Company. "Just a Straight Man" By arrangement with Play on Words. Pty Ltd. Box 211, Ararat, Vic, 3377 "Love is a Dish" by arrangement with the playwright Adele Shelley. Embers -By arrangement with Maverick Musicals.

Synopsis

“Line-Up” by Steven Berkoff directed by Joe Dias
(Audition only by appointment and will be conducted via zoom please contact Joe Dias )
Audition Date: January 30th
Email : joe.dias.actor@gmail.com
Please note that bookings for an appointment to audition have now closed.

Synopsis: Two men in a concentration camp await their fate
** Please be advised that this production contains language which might offend but is relevant to the dramatic subject matter of the play
By arrangement with Origin Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French. A Concord Theatrical Company.

“Love is a Dish”by Adele Shelley directed by Audrey Farthing.
Audition Date: February 13th @ 2pm and 19th @ 3pm
Email: treasurer@peridot.com.au Mob: 0421 600 441

Synopsis: A passionate chef tantalises her insatiable lover with hot and spicy dishes, but as the night wears on, who has the most unquenchable desire?
By arrangement with the playwright Adele Shelley.

“Embers” by Natalie Burns directed by Colin Morley
(Audition by appointment)
Audition Date: February 13th @ 5pm
Email: morcolin@gmail.com

Synopsis: Smoke had been looming on the horizon for days, an orange haze glowing in the distance. Pine Ridge had hoped and prayed that the fires would spare their town. Nowra Cobargo is returning home after years away, to report on the impending bushfires. Upon arrival she encounters old friends, strained family relationships and a firestorm no one saw coming.
By arrangement with Maverick Musicals

“Just a Straight Man” by Rob Smith and John Mawson directed by Bob Bramble
Audition Date: February 19th @ 2pm
Email: bobbramble2013@gmail.com Mob: 0418 586 273

Synopsis: Trevor and Barney are preparing for another performance at the Riviera Club. A hit comedy act, the duo are not the closest of friends that you would expect them to be. The conversation leads to dark secrets being exposed with a giant twist that you won’t see coming.
By arrangement with Play on Words Pty Ltd .Box 211 Ararat Victoria 3377

Characters

Characters Summary:

"Line Up" - 2 M Age range 35 to 50 years
Audition Date Sunday January 30th
(Audition to be only by appointment and conducted via zoom)

"Love is a Dish" - 1 M - 1 F mid 20's - mid 30's
Audition Date - February 13th @ 2pm and 19th@ 3pm

"Embers" - 6F Age range 18 - 60 yrs
Audition Date - February 13th @ 5pm
( Audition to be by appointment)

"Just A Straight Man" 2 M Age range 35 to 60 years
Audition Date - Saturday February 19th @ 2pm

Characters Description:

Line - up - The characters in this play must not be of fair appearance and instead have a dark, Mediterranean look about them.
Just a Straight Man - Trevor is to be cast as older than the character of Barney.
Love is a Dish - require good comic timing.
Embers- 4F early 20's to 30
1F - 18 - 20 yrs
1F- 55- 60yrs
Plus the script requires 2 male voiceovers.

Precast Characters:

None

Audition Venue & Dates

Audition Dates and Times:

2:00pm on:

  • Sun 13th Feb 2022
  • Sat 19th Feb 2022

3:00pm on:

  • Sat 19th Feb 2022

5:00pm on:

  • Sun 13th Feb 2022

6:00pm on:

  • Sun 30th Jan 2022

Audition Venue Name: Peridot Theatre

Audition Venue Address:

Unicorn Theatre,
Mt Waverley Secondary College
Lechte Rd
Mt Waverley 3149

Audition Enquiries Contact: "Line- Up" directed by Joe Dias - Email: joe.dias. actor@gmail.com "Love is a Dish" directed by Audrey Farthing Mob: 0421 600 441 Email: treasurer@peridot.com.au "Embers" directed by Colin Morley Mob: 0420 947 373 Email: morcolin@gmail.com "Just a Straight Man" directed by Bob Bramble Mob: 0418 586 273 Email bobbramble2013@gmail.com

Performances

Season Dates: 2 Jun 2022 - 4 Jun 2022

Showtimes:

2:15pm on:

  • Sat 4th Jun 2022

8:00pm on:

  • Thu 2nd Jun 2022
  • Fri 3rd Jun 2022
  • Sat 4th Jun 2022

More info

Other Information

Other Information:

Please note that in line with Current Victorian Government regulations it is a requirement that you are fully vaccinated if intending to audition for this play .