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AUDITION NOTICE
The 53rd Victim by Pip Hall Directed by Catherine Falstie-Jensen Season Dates: 19 – 30 August 2025 Rehearsal period Tues, Thurs evenings and Sun afternoons from mid-June. 2005. London is in chaos. Terrorists bomb morning commuters on their way to work. Death and destruction abound. Outside Tavistock Square, a New Zealand doctor boards an exploded double-decker bus and saves lives. The media hail her as a hero, yet, two weeks later, she is dead and her reputation in tatters. What happened? Based on a true story. |
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ROLES:
RACHEL – mid thirties, NZer living in London in the early 2000’s.
MICHAEL– late thirties to late forties; a British Doctor, Rachel’s boyfriend.
ENSEMBLE - This play is a true ensemble piece, with up to six actors bringing to life 35 characters including Rachel’s family and work colleagues, first responders, bus victims, NZ Herald reporters and other media.
The Ensemble will need to be able to switch quickly into different characters and are the driving force of the action in the play. We are seeking to cast 3 men and 3 women between 20 – 60 years old.
A British accent is preferred.
AUDITION DATES:
If you are auditioning for Rachel or Michael: Sunday 8 June 2025 from 2pm. The venue for your audition will be confirmed to you via email.
If you are auditioning for the Ensemble: Sunday 15 June 2025 from 2pm at Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road, Auckland
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Excerpts from the play will be sent out for audition pieces – you don’t need to learn them but should be familiar with them.
Auditions for RACHEL will be closed to deliver a monologue from the script, followed by duologue scenes paired with those auditioning for MICHAEL.
Auditions for the ENSEMBLE will be an open group audition with people interchanging scenes and roles, you need to be prepared to read for anyone!
For a script, an audition slot or more information, please contact Producer Jade Bull at [email protected].
Please note that Titirangi Theatre Inc. is a Community Theatre and all roles, cast and crew are voluntary.
RACHEL – mid thirties, NZer living in London in the early 2000’s.
MICHAEL– late thirties to late forties; a British Doctor, Rachel’s boyfriend.
ENSEMBLE - This play is a true ensemble piece, with up to six actors bringing to life 35 characters including Rachel’s family and work colleagues, first responders, bus victims, NZ Herald reporters and other media.
The Ensemble will need to be able to switch quickly into different characters and are the driving force of the action in the play. We are seeking to cast 3 men and 3 women between 20 – 60 years old.
A British accent is preferred.
AUDITION DATES:
If you are auditioning for Rachel or Michael: Sunday 8 June 2025 from 2pm. The venue for your audition will be confirmed to you via email.
If you are auditioning for the Ensemble: Sunday 15 June 2025 from 2pm at Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road, Auckland
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Excerpts from the play will be sent out for audition pieces – you don’t need to learn them but should be familiar with them.
Auditions for RACHEL will be closed to deliver a monologue from the script, followed by duologue scenes paired with those auditioning for MICHAEL.
Auditions for the ENSEMBLE will be an open group audition with people interchanging scenes and roles, you need to be prepared to read for anyone!
For a script, an audition slot or more information, please contact Producer Jade Bull at [email protected].
Please note that Titirangi Theatre Inc. is a Community Theatre and all roles, cast and crew are voluntary.
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