Eltham Little Theatre Inc.
VDL Awards Entry: 2024
Author: Alison Campbell Rate
Director: Roderick Chappel
Genre: Drama
Synopsis
The Peppercorn Tree is a moving Australian drama, set in Melbourne in 1993 and first staged in 2010
Jonah, an Australian ex-serviceman, is nearing the end of his life. He has always been secretive about his wartime experiences, but he has reluctantly agreed to his wife’s suggestion that he recount these experiences to Zoe, a professional biographer. As his story unfolds, he reveals a secret that has an unexpected and powerful impact on his family.
Characters
Characters Description:
Jonah Cloake
An ex-serviceman, age about 75.
Grace Cloake
Jonah’s current and second wife, aged about 65.
Michael Cloake
Jonah’s son, aged abut 50.
Zoe Pilgrim
A professional biographer, aged 35 to 50.
Evie Walker Cloake
Jonah’s late first wife, aged in her 20s, with an English accent, heard from off-stage. This could be pre-recorded, but will probably be given live by an actress.
An actor’s true age may be different from their character’s age, if they look and sound right for the part. Please do not hesitate to audition just because you are uncertain whether your age is suitable.
Precast Characters:
None
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
12:00am on:
7:00pm on:
- Sun 4th Feb 2024
- Mon 5th Feb 2024
Audition Venue Name: Eltham Performing Arts Centre Rehearsal Room
Audition Venue Address:
Rehearsal Room 1603 Main Road Research 3095
Audition Enquiries Contact: Director: Roderick Chappel 0414 748 308 auditions@elthamlittletheatre.org.au
Performances
Season Dates: 19 Apr 2024 - 4 May 2024
Showtimes:
2:00pm on:
- Sun 21st Apr 2024
- Sun 28th Apr 2024
8:00pm on:
- Fri 19th Apr 2024
- Sat 20th Apr 2024
- Fri 26th Apr 2024
- Sat 27th Apr 2024
- Fri 3rd May 2024
- Sat 4th May 2024
More info
Other Information
Other Information:
The Peppercorn Tree is a moving Australian drama, set in Melbourne in 1993 and first staged in 2010.
Synopsis:
Jonah, an Australian ex-serviceman, is nearing the end of his life. He has always been secretive about his wartime experiences, but he has reluctantly agreed to his wife’s suggestion that he recount these experiences to Zoe, a professional biographer. As his story unfolds, he reveals a secret that has an unexpected and powerful impact on his family.
Auditions:
Auditions will by individual appointment, at 25 minute intervals. Auditions candidates will be asked to read specific sections of the script, against other actors. There is no need to memorise these for the audition. Please arrive 10 minutes early so that you can fill out an audition form.
Rehearsals will be held Monday and Wednesday 7:30pm to 9:30pm and Sunday 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Successful candidates will be required to become members of Eltham Little Theatre.
Audition dates:
Sunday 4 February 2024, 7:00 to 10:15 p.m.
Monday 5 February 2024, 7:00 to 10:15 p.m.
Performance dates:
Friday 19 April 2024, 8 p.m.
Saturday 20 April 2024, 8 p.m.
Sunday 21 April 2024, 2 p.m.
Friday 26 April 2024, 8 p.m.
Saturday 27 April 2024, 8 p.m.
Sunday 28 April 2024, 2 p.m.
Thursday 2 May 2024, 8 p.m.
Friday 3 May 2024, 8 p.m.
Saturday 4 May 2024, 8 p.m.
Inquiries and audition bookings:
Please contact the Director with inquiries, to request a script and a list of audition pieces email,
auditions@elthamlittletheatre.org.au
0414 748 308
To Book an audition go to https://www.trybooking.com/CMYYO
