Join the Cast!

Auditions are invited for our second Season of 2024 : Kiss Me, Kate!

Director: Patrick Hill

Musical Director: Trevor Henley

Choreographer: Denique Adlam

Fresh from the roaring success of My Fair Lady, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV) is calling people of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages fifteen-or-over, to audition for their upcoming season of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate.

Where:
“SPAAC” – 20 McCracken Ave, Blackburn South VIC 3130
or
“ST. LUKE’S” – Uniting Church,  94-96 Essex Rd, Mount Waverley

When:
First Round
– Nov 7,  7:00pm – 9:30pm Singers/Actors SPAAC
– Nov 8, 7:00pm – 9:30pm Singers/Actors  ** ST. LUKE‘S **
– Nov 9,  7:00pm – 9:30pm Dance/Movement Auditions SPAAC

Callbacks
– Nov 11, 2:00pm – 6:00pm Callback/Lead auditions SPAAC
– Nov 21, 7:00pm – 9:30pm Callback/Lead auditions SPAAC
– Nov 22, 7:00pm – 9:30pm Callback/Lead auditions SPAAC
– Nov 23, 7:00pm – 9:30pm Callback/Lead auditions *only if required* SPAAC

Additional times and video submissions are all feasible. Please let us know if you have difficulty with the proposed times.

What roles are being cast?: All lead and supporting roles, dance corps, and singers and/or movers for the ensemble.

What are the First Round Audition Requirements?:

* A 32-bar cut of a song that is appropriate to the style. Please do not prepare material from the show. Bring a copy of the piano accompaniment for our pianist to play.

*A dance/movement call is required for everyone including those wishing to be considered for the dance corps. Chorus heels or oxfords preferred.

Rehearsal Commitment: Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoon as required, plus additional calls in the fortnight prior to opening night. Rehearsals begin 30 January.

Performances: May 2-5, Alexander Theatre Monash University Clayton.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Principals

HATTIE — Lili Vanessi’s dresser [any age, any ethnicity, any gender presentation]

PAUL — Fred Graham’s dresser, specialty dancer & leader of solo trio for “Too Darn Hot” [any age, any ethnicity, any gender presentation]

LOIS LANE (BIANCA) — a nightclub singer in her first featured role on the stage [playing age 20’s-30s, any ethnicity, female gender presentation]

BILL CALHOUN (LUCENTIO) — a Broadway hoofer, Lois’ partner and a chronic gambler [playing age 20’s-30s, any ethnicity, male gender presentation]

LILLI VANESSI (KATHERINE) — a star stage and screen actress, former wife of Fred Graham [playing age 30s-50s, any ethnicity, female gender presentation]

FRED GRAHAM (PETRUCHIO) — producer & former husband of Lilli [playing age 30s-50s, any ethnicity, male gender presentation]

FIRST GANGSTER — gunman-enforcer & half the donkey for Finale Act Two [any age, any ethnicity, any gender presentation]

SECOND GANGSTER  — gunman-enforcer & half the donkey for Finale Act Two [any age, any ethnicity, any gender presentation]

GREMIO — first suitor; ensemble dancer & motorcyclist; doubles as Flynt, aide to Gen. Howell [any age, any ethnicity, any gender presentation]

HORTENSIO — second suitor; ensemble dancer & motorcyclist; doubles as Riley, aide to Gen. Howell [any age, any ethnicity, any gender presentation]

GENERAL HARRISON HOWELL — career military officer, politician and Lilli’s love interest [any age, any ethnicity, any gender presentation]

Supporting – [all any age, any ethnicity, any gender presentation]

POPS (STAGE DOORMAN) — ensemble; doubles as Padua Priest

RALPH (STAGE MANAGER) — ensemble singer

DANCE CAPTAIN — doubles as Gregory, servant to Petruchio; ensemble dancer & recorder player

HARRY TREVOR — a veteran character actor; doubles as Baptista Minola; paternal vibe

STAGEHAND #1 (ELECTRICIAN & CAB DRIVER) — doubles as Nathaniel, servant to Petruchio

STAGEHAND #2 (ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN) — doubles as Philip, servant to Petruchio

STAGEHAND 33 (CARPENTER & DRIVER FOR GEN. HOWELL) — doubles as Haberdasher

WARDROBE PERSON — ensemble singer

ENSEMBLE SINGER — part of quartet for “Bianca”; doubles as Padua Inn Waitress

Ensemble – [all any age, any ethnicity, any gender presentation]

COMPANY SATB SINGERS AND DANCERS

CITIZENS OF PADUA

Please complete the Audition form, and we’ll organise an audition or call back spot. We look forward to receiving your application, and welcoming you into the Production.

Everyone who is new to GSOV will need to book for the 7th or 8th November (first round singing/acting), and then you may be invited to attend a callback audition.

Movement/dance assessment for everyone will be held on the 9th November in 2 sessions, either 7pm and 8:15pm.

GSOV Members who have worked with Trevor and/or Patrick can book a callback audition directly for 11th, 21st, 22nd, or possibly the 23rd November if needed.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the society by email. auditions@gsov.org.au

Please make sure you are familiar with our General Audition Information.

Audition Form: