TUCK WORKSHOPS AND AUDITIONS
2023-11-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-19 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
SOUTH CANTERBURY DRAMA LEAGUE JUNIOR’S HIGH SCHOOL
Tuck Everlasting The Musical Audition information
Onstage 11-20th April 2024 at The Playhouse
Directed by Alice Sollis
Musical Direction by Ella Thomas
Choreography by Jo Williams
High School Students.
WORKSHOPS at The Playhouse:
– WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER: 7PM – 8:30PM
– THURSDAY 16TH NOVEMBER: 7PM – 8:30PM
AUDITIONS (bookings essential):
– SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER: FROM 10AM
Book your spot at the Workshops or by emailing scdljuniors@gmail.com

Anne of Green Gables Auditions
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Anne of Green Gables is coming to the Playhouse stage!
Since Canadian author L.M.Montogomery created the character in 1908 Anne of Green Gables has been a family favourite. The book has sold over 50 million copies. Anne has delighted succeeding generations with her struggles as an orphan to be accepted in a new school and community while remaining true to herself: as she says, she prefers to be called “Anne spelled with an E”. Her imaginative nature and positive attitude in the face of adversity and tragedy have inspired countless children.
Repertory, with director Ella Thomas are excited to offer auditions for roles in the production. Ella has chosen a dramatisation that stays true to the original characters. There are roles for at least eleven adults and a dozen young people, aged approximately 12-16, making this an excellent opportunity for aspiring young thespians. There is also one role for a girl aged between 6-10, which could be shared. Anne in the story has red hair but Ella says that this will not be a barrier and she wants to see blondes, brunettes and all colours in between at auditions. Ella would like to work with a diverse cast of actors interested in creating genuine characters.
The play will come to the stage June 7-15.
Auditions will be held Friday 23rd February 7-9pm and Saturday 24th February 2-5pm, 2024 at the Playhouse, 198 Church Street, West End, Timaru 7910.
For more audition information contact Jon Harris, chair of Repertory at: laserjon33@gmail.com

Auditions BLACKADDER II
2024-07-07 17:30 - 22:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Blackadder II: a cunning plan to take the stage for Christmas.
Auditions: Sunday 7th July 2024, 5.30pm at the Playhouse
Show Dates: 21st November – 7th December DIRECTOR Annette Farr
Assistant Director/Secretary
Chris Cheesman – email for an audition pack
3cheesmanz@gmail.com
Based on the legendary BBC TV sitcom, this hilarious show transports us back to Elizabethan England for a banquet and entertainment.
The scheming Lord Edmund Blackadder exploits his withering wit and cowardly cunning to seek his fortune at court.
As ever, Blackadder’s ambitions are constantly hampered by his idiotic sidekicks – the aristocratic buffoon Lord Percy and turnip-loving Baldrick.
To gain favour with Queenie, Queen Elizabeth I, he must also contend with the eccentric ramblings of Nursie and the crafty scorn of Lord Melchett.
Brought to you by the team who staged the hugely successful production of Blackadder Goes Forth in 2018, directed once again by Annette Farr.
We are presenting a duo of the very best and funniest episodes from Rowen Atkinson, Richard Curtis, Ben Elton’s and John Llyod second series: combined with a Christmas Banquet complete with troubadours and entertainers at the meal break. This will be the entertainment of the season. Join us on or off stage.
If you have any questions about the audition pieces or characters, please contact the
Director – Annette Farr farrannettem@gmail.com or Production Secretary/Assistant Director Chris Cheesman 3cheesmanz@gmail.com for an audition pack.

The Last Quiz Night On Earth - AUDITIONS
2024-08-11 18:30 - 21:00
We are running a second round of auditions for Little Theatre and Repertory’s combined show this year “The Last Quiz Night On Earth” by Allison Carr. Directed by Stefanie Crawford.
Auditions held at the Playhouse, Sunday 11th August 6.30pm.
Showdates Wed 30th, Thurs 31st Oct, Fri 1st and Sat 2nd Nov at 7.30pm, plus a matinee on the Sat 2nd Nov at 2pm. FIVE SHOWS!!
It’s the end of the world. The last night on earth. An asteroid is heading straight for us and there is nothing we can do about it……..except host a pub quiz at your local country pub. The pub is called “The Four Horsemen”.
It is an innovative comedy-drama that includes a fully interactive pub quiz played by the audience with prizes for the best team name, and highest score.
Cast Required:
Kathy forties, pub landlady, genuinely caring for her patrons is the landlady, familiar with all the regulars and greeting audience members as they arrive.
Rav twenties, bar man and quiz master, full of life is the undisputed last word in any
dispute, glittery and showy.
Bobby forties, is Kathy’s estranged brother who suddenly doesn’t want to be
estranged any more, confused, lost and unsure of himself and carrying long-nurtured grievances, much to Kathy’s dismay.
Fran twenties, is Rav’s childhood sweetheart who has suddenly conceived a desire
to rekindle their relationship – what is Rav to do?
For audition information and queries contact:
Jess Liddy jessliddy1983@gmail.com
Jon Harris laserjon33@gmail.com

******AUDITIONS THE SECRET LIVES OF EXTREMELY OLD PEOPLE
2025-02-01 08:00 - 2025-02-02 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Auditions
“The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People”
Are you ready to step into the lives of five compelling characters and explore the challenges and unexpected joys of extreme old age?
The South Canterbury Drama League invites you to audition for The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People by Rachel McAlpine, presented by arrangement with Playmarket.org.nz.
This thought-provoking play is inspired by real stories of nonagenarians. Blending humour, emotion, and storytelling, it asks the poignant question: “Is life worth living after 90?”
About the Play:
An intimate and at times confronting production, it offers a glimpse into advanced aging through five individuals navigating love, loss, and the complexities of life in their nineties:
· A devoted couple who have overcome a lifetime of struggle.
· A free-spirited musician embracing her truth.
· A Māori kuia rediscovering her heritage and reclaiming the cultural identity she was denied for much of her life.
· A privileged, educated man with a distinguished career, confronting social injustice and inequality.
FULL CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS HERE
Why Audition?
The opportunity to bring complex characters to life to challenge and inspire audiences. Experienced actor or new to the stage, this play offers a chance to explore what life will be like in the 90’s.
Performance Details:
· When: 8–17 May 2025
· Where: The Playhouse, Timaru
· Directed by: Chris Thomas
Audition Information: Auditions are by booking only. Please contact Chris to secure your spot:
· Phone: 027 297 9643 · Email: chris@specialevents.co.nz
· Audition Dates: Saturday, 1st February, or Sunday, 2nd February 2025
· Time: 10am–2pm
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this serious and fun production!

AUDITIONS - Frankie Builds Androids
2025-06-09 18:00 - 2025-06-14 20:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
FRANKIE BUILDS ANDROIDS is presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (bbbpress.com)
Workshops – Monday 9th June & Wednesday 11th June – 6pm
Auditons – Saturday 14th June (times to be confirmed)
Audition packs available – scdljuniorsprimary@gmail.com
Jess Diamond, Director; Emily Rentoul, Musical Director; and Kat Thompson, Choreographer.

Varied cast roles available.
Ages 8 – 12
Come along to one of our workshops to see if this is for you. We welcome new and experienced performers.

Meet Frankie, a brilliant but socially awkward student who can’t seem to connect with her classmates. When a group project goes awry, Frankie devises an unconventional solution: she replaces all her classmates with android replicas, each programmed to correct their flaws. What follows is a hilarious and unexpected string of events that challenges Frankie’s ideas of belonging and perfection.

Featuring a modern synth-pop score, this sci-fi musical comedy explores the ways we build narratives around one another and how a community where everyone is exactly the same is not a community at all.
CHARACTERS

FRANKIE: A socially awkward genius. Struggles to make friends, except for the friends that she literally makes.
AVERY: Frankie’s best friend. Very smart, more socially confident than Frankie. Wants to explore new interests.
“The Pointers”: The robots Frankie built when she was younger. Her sidekicks.
1.0: Very excitable.
2.0: Very nervous.
3.0: Very wise.
Student Council:
SAWYER: Running for Student Council President. Very precise and punctual.
EMERSON: Running for Student Council President. Willing to do whatever he needs to in order to succeed.
ASHER: Running for Student Council Vice President as Emerson’s running-mate. Rarely gets a word in.
Improv Club:
FINN: Captain of the improv club. Happy to point out that improv takes a LOT of hard work.
POLLY: Firmly believes improv is NOT a contact sport.
KAI: As an android, she sings about how her “dancing is shoddy.”
CAM: Extremely agreeable (“Yeah, yeah, yeah!”).
ASPEN: As an android, he sings about auditioning for a role, but “lacking soul.”
BRYN: More than happy to explain the #1 rule of improv club (“yes, and”). IMPROV ENSEMBLE: Additional members of the improv club.
Ultimate Frisbee Club (UFC):
TURBINE: Captain. Also one of the leaders of the android revolution. Always down to teach others a thing or two about ultimate frisbee.
CYCLONE: UFC Teammate. One of the leaders of the android revolution. His favorite word is “word.”
STORM: UFC Teammate. One of the leaders of the android revolution. Believes any issue can be solved by “tossing it out.”
GALE: UFC Teammate. Offended that anyone would consider ultimate frisbee “silly.”
ZEPHYR: UFC Teammate. Offended that anyone would call ultimate frisbee “a game.”
TEMPEST: UFC Teammate. Offended that anyone would confuse ultimate frisbee with disc golf.
UFC ENSEMBLE: Additional members of the ultimate frisbee club.
Students:
DEVON: A student who hasn’t chosen a particular club. Anxious about participating in school dances.
TREY: A student who hasn’t chosen a particular club. Mistakes Devon for Frankie.
STUDENT ENSEMBLE: Members of the student ensemble in school. Also play COLLEGE STUDENTS in Frankie’s imagination.

AUDITION FOR TOM DICK & HARRY
2025-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
AUDITION FOR OUR END OF YEAR SHOW – Sunday 28th September 7pm 2025.

Playhouse Productions present an Amateur Community Theatre Production of Tom, Dick and Harry. A farce by Ray and Michael Cooney.

Tom and Linda are nervously waiting their final inspection by the head of the adoption agency. Unfortunately Dick returns from a smuggling expedition to France with brandy, cigarettes and two illegal refugees. Hospital porter Harry embarks on an ambitious plan to reduce the price on a house Tom and Linda want to buy, which involves body parts stolen from the mortuary…..
A suspicious policeman, the formidable Mrs Potter and Andreas discovers the illegal brandy….
With brothers like these, Tom needs no enemies!

CAST:
Tom Kerwood. Late 20s/30s likeable, mature older brother
Linda, Late 20s/30s. Bright and sparky
Dick Kerwood 20s/30s. Lovable rogue
Harry Kerwood 20s30s. A genius but thick!
Katerina. Kosovan. Late 20s/30s. Confident but dangerous.
Andreas. Katerina’s Kosovan grandad. In his later years.
Constable Downs. Police Officer. Any age relevant to his job.
Mrs Potter. Formidable woman. 30s to 50s.
Boris. East- European 30s-40s. Dangerous.

REHEARSALS:
Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays. 7 to 9/9.30

We’re looking for quick-thinking, fit performers for the three brothers and cast with great comedic timing.
Any questions to TJ holly.tj2020@gmail.com or 021 189 2099.
