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One Act Plays: Greed, Power & Confusion
~ AUDITION CALL! ~
Are you ready to take the stage? Our upcoming winter production is a captivating collection of one-act plays — featuring two comedies and one gripping drama, all exploring the chaotic, hilarious, and dark sides of greed, power, and confusion.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, 27 June 2025
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Friday, 4 July 2025
Saturday, 5 July 2025
REHEARSALS:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30pm
The Plays:
HOUSE HUNTER
A drama written & directed by Jacqui Mata Luque
Synopsis
Peggy’s husband Albert passed away five weeks ago. A woman attending his funeral offered to help Peggy sort out the paperwork involved with his passing and visits everyday to make sure Peggy is alright, claiming she has known Albert for many years at the local lawn bowls club. Confused in her grief and loss she agreed.
Characters
Peggy: 70s, pale & frail.
Joyce: 70s, in good health.
Mariska: 45+, brash and mean (Russian accent).
Danny: 30s-40s, a buffoon.
For more information, please contact Jacqui on 0431 025 920.
THE GREATEST SPEECH IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANKIND
A comedy written & directed by Bruce Olive
Synopsis
In the year 2050 the President of the world must make the greatest speech in the history of humankind in order to save the human race. Unfortunately, there is no autocue, the speech can’t be found, and he doesn’t know what to say…
Characters
Jenkins: the President’s personal assistant – 30s-60s. Preferably male but could be female.
Gladys: The makeup lady – 40s-60s.
The President: 40s-60s. Male.
The Security Officer: Big security-type. 20s-60s. Male.
For more information, please contact Bruce on 0457 438 236.
ELIZABETH THE THIRD
A comedy written by Ian Austin & directed by Sommer Darsana
Synopsis
A ‘long-lost’, but rich Aunt Elizabeth is calling for the first time; good impressions must be made to secure a mention in her will. However, hilarious confusion reigns supreme as three Elizabeth’s turn up for a triple dose of mistaken identity.
Characters
Mildred Smith-Smithers: a dithery, upper-middle-class matron. 30s-50s. Female.
Harriet: Mildred’s avaricious mother. 50s-70s. Female.
Nubilia: Mildred’s plain teenage daughter. 20s. Female.
Eloise: the Smith-Smithers’ maid. 20s-30s. Female.
Liza (otherwise known as Elizabeth the First): 30s-50s. Female.
Elizabeth (otherwise known as Elizabeth the Second): 30s-50s. Female.
Liz (otherwise known as Elizabeth the Third): 30s-50s. Female.
For more information, please contact Sommer on 0400 921 388.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, this is your chance to be part of a bold and entertaining production that will challenge, entertain, and delight.
** If successful in being cast, you will be required to become a BATS Theatre Company Inc. member, for a small fee **
