One-Act Play Auditions

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As part of our 10th anniversary season, we decided that we would feature plays written by Gabriolans for our popular One-Act Play Festival.

After a series of assessment readings, the following plays were selected.

one-act plays 2015With many roles – large and small – to be cast, this is an ideal opportunity for anyone who has been considering giving acting a try.

AUDITIONS

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 at 7pm

ROLLO CENTRE

Information about the roles to be cast follows.

 

EYES OF A BLUE DOG by Mark Smith

(adapted from a short story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez)

Are they dreaming or imagining? Why has it gone on for so long? A play about longing.

Roles to be cast:

SHE – as a young woman (20-30 years of age)

SHE – as an older woman – late 50s to 70

HE – 30 to 60 years of age.

 

 

LEMON YELLOW LACES by Dennis Johnston

(adapted from a short story by Sharon McInnes)

When Henry meets Polly his well-ordered life changes dramatically.

Roles to be cast:

 

HENRY – An early-retired, self-made businessman

CLARE – Social worker, Henry’s girlfriend

POLLY – Homeless woman

JOHN – A friend of Henry’s

 

 

THAT’S NICE by Anne M. Holmes

Fear and gloating in the publishing world.

Roles to be cast:

CHARLOTTE – A senior publishing editor

EMILY – Another senior editor

RALPH – A less senior, very ambitious editor

MILLICENT – A successful romance novelist

GREVILLE – A successful thriller writer

ZOE – A harried editorial assistant