Audition

The Whales of August

26 Mar 2023 @ 2:00pm,
27 Mar 2023 @ 7:00pm
Malvern Theatre Co. Inc.

Author: David Berry

Director: Loretta Bishop

Genre: Drama

Agent: Music Theatre International Australia Pty Ltd

Synopsis

A sensitive and gently humorous study of two elderly widowed sisters who are living together in a beach house on an island off the Maine coast, and pass their days watching whales from the porch and reconciling their complicated relationship. The older sister, Libby, has grown increasingly reclusive and irritable, as she progressively loses each of her senses and is being taken care of by her younger sister, Sarah, who feels obliged to repay the debt which was incurred when their mother died and the older sister assumed maternal responsibilities. They come to decisions, which for them are both momentous and filled with the bittersweet recognition that life, despite the alterations of time, must continue as best it can.

Characters

Characters Summary:

Sarah Webber
Libby Strong
Joshua Bracket
Tisha Doughty
Maranov

Characters Description:

Sarah Webber: female, 60+, younger sister of Libby, optimistic and embraces change, Libby’s carer.
Libby Strong: female, 60+, bitter and stubborn, has become increasingly reclusive, relies heavily on Sarah.
Joshua Bracket: male, 60+, friend and general handyman for the sisters.
Tisha Doughty: female, 60+, friend, supportive of Sarah.
Maranov: male, 60+, charming Russian émigré who is in need of a place to stay.

American accents essential for all characters, except Maranov who will need a Russian accent.

Precast Characters:

Libby Strong

Audition Venue & Dates

Audition Dates and Times:

2:00pm on:

  • Sun 26th Mar 2023

7:00pm on:

  • Mon 27th Mar 2023

Audition Venue Name: Malvern Theatre

Audition Venue Address:

29 Burke Rd, Malvern East, VIC, 3145

Audition Enquiries Contact: Loretta Bishop ljbishop@iinet.net.au

Performances

Season Dates: 23 Jun 2023 - 8 Jul 2023

Showtimes:

2:00pm on:

  • Sat 24th Jun 2023
  • Sun 2nd Jul 2023
  • Sat 8th Jul 2023

8:00pm on:

  • Fri 23rd Jun 2023
  • Sat 24th Jun 2023
  • Wed 28th Jun 2023
  • Thu 29th Jun 2023
  • Fri 30th Jun 2023
  • Sat 1st Jul 2023
  • Wed 5th Jul 2023
  • Thu 6th Jul 2023
  • Fri 7th Jul 2023
  • Sat 8th Jul 2023

More info

Other Information

Other Information:

Auditions are strictly by appointment.
Successful cast members MUST BE available for rehearsal period Tuesday 9th May – Thursday 22nd June 2023 as well as all production dates. Please check you are available for all performance dates before booking your audition time. Please also inform the Director at your audition, if there is a possibility of you taking on professional acting work that may conflict with rehearsal and performance dates.
A copy of the script will be provided, together with a list of the sections to be read at audition. It is expected that auditionees will have read the play and have a reasonable understanding of it.
You will be required to submit a resume and headshot prior to the audition via our online audition form.
If you are successful, you will be required to become a member of the Malvern Theatre Company, if you are not already and abide by our Association Rules & Policies.