Bestest Bedtime Stories (As Told By Our Grandpa) (He’s Silly)
Event by Modicum Theatre Perth
Duration: 3 hr 15 min
AUDITION TIME:
Sunday 15th August – 2:15pm – 5:30pm
Sunday 22nd August – 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Sunday 15th August – 2:15pm – 5:30pm
Sunday 22nd August – 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Auditions will be held individually in 15-minute slots.
AUDITION VENUE:
Bradley Studio, UWA.
Bradley Studio, UWA.
If you need assistance finding the venue on the day, please contact us by posting in the event or messaging our Facebook page.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Please prepare a short (1 minute) comedic contemporary monologue and be prepared to do cold-readings from the script on the day.
Please prepare a short (1 minute) comedic contemporary monologue and be prepared to do cold-readings from the script on the day.
Additionally, for certain characters please be prepared to demonstrate the following accents: German, English, RP, strong Australian and Brooklyn.
15-minute audition slots can be booked by commenting on this event, or by messaging or emailing Modicum Theatre Perth (modicumtheatreperth@gmail.com).
SHOW SYNOPSIS:
Grandpa’s a little out of practice when it comes to babysitting, but if he’s ever going to get his bouncy grandkids to go to sleep, he’s got to remember some bedtime stories fast. Or at least something pretty close to them. Meet the Witch who lives in a house made of broccoli, the magical fairies Panadol and Claratyne, and Jack who climbs a beanstalk – and needs a little help from the stage crew to get down. You may think you know your fairy tales, but not the way Grandpa tells them.
Grandpa’s a little out of practice when it comes to babysitting, but if he’s ever going to get his bouncy grandkids to go to sleep, he’s got to remember some bedtime stories fast. Or at least something pretty close to them. Meet the Witch who lives in a house made of broccoli, the magical fairies Panadol and Claratyne, and Jack who climbs a beanstalk – and needs a little help from the stage crew to get down. You may think you know your fairy tales, but not the way Grandpa tells them.
ROLES:
There are 9 roles being cast, and each actor will play between 2 and 4 characters.
There are 9 roles being cast, and each actor will play between 2 and 4 characters.
GRANDPA – Loveably grumpy and crotchety old man. He loves his grandchildren deeply, he’s just out of practice.
WALLY, ASHLEY, KATIE – The three grandchildren. Excited for Grandpa’s bedtime stories, although they aren’t sure he knows exactly what he is doing.
HANS, GRETEL – Wide-eyed fairy tale characters who accidentally stumble into a bit of trouble with a witch. German accents required.
DAD, MOM – Hans and Gretel’s parents. More interested in their phones and work than their children.
WITCH – Evil witch whose cottage is made out of… broccoli? She tries to cook and eat Hans and Gretel.
OVEN – Didn’t even want to be in this ‘dumb play’, and is only here because their mum made them.
BRIAR ROSE – A typical fairytale princess. A little oblivious to the world around her and obsessed with flowers. RP accent required.
PANADOL, CLARATYNE, METAMUCIL – Three fairies who give Briar Rose very… interesting gifts, and raise her until the age of sixteen. They don’t have a lot of maternal experience.
PRINCE – Prince Charming. Except, he isn’t exactly the most charming and is more confused about the situation he’s found himself in.
KING, QUEEN – Briar Rose’s parents. They find this whole ‘curse’ thing a bit too much and would prefer that everything was far more normal.
MISTY – Evil fairy who is just annoyed she wasn’t invited to the party.
BUILDING INSPECTOR – Irritated inspector who just wants people to follow the rules regarding giant beanstalks.
COW – Definitely can’t talk… cows can’t talk!Or can they? Sarcastic and witty.
GOOSE – Was once bitten by a radioactive goose. Dry and sarcastic, with comic moments.
BEAN SELLER – Seedy candy seller who somehow convinces Jack that a cow is worth the same as a few beans. Very strong brooklyn accent required.
JACK – Young, excitable, and carefree. Searching for adventure anywhere he goes, whether up a beanstalk or on the ground with a cow.
JILL – Young, but with a good head on her shoulders and very sensible. Definitely not in love with Jack.
JACK’S DAD – Absent father. More interested in chip-dip and sports than his family.
JACK’S MOM – Overbearing mother. Just wants to be able to have enough money to survive, and is constantly frustrated at Jack’s antics.
SHANNON, EDNA – The two giants who live up on top of the beanstalk. Their solution whenever they meet someone who is different to them is to eat them for lunch.
MEMBERSHIP:
Modicum Theatre Perth puts on community theatre productions throughout the year and at FRINGE WORLD, with a focus on supporting local performers, writers and creators.
Everyone is welcome to audition for Modicum Theatre Perth productions, but must be prepared to become a member if they are cast in the production. Membership is $15/year or $10/year for concessions.
Modicum Theatre Perth puts on community theatre productions throughout the year and at FRINGE WORLD, with a focus on supporting local performers, writers and creators.
Everyone is welcome to audition for Modicum Theatre Perth productions, but must be prepared to become a member if they are cast in the production. Membership is $15/year or $10/year for concessions.
REHEARSALS:
Thursdays 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Sundays 2:00pm – 6:00pm
**FULL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE WILL BE CONFIRMED AT THE FIRST READTHROUGH**
Thursdays 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Sundays 2:00pm – 6:00pm
**FULL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE WILL BE CONFIRMED AT THE FIRST READTHROUGH**
SHOW DATES:
11am and 3pm, on the 15th, 16th, 22nd, and 23rd of January.
11am and 3pm, on the 15th, 16th, 22nd, and 23rd of January.
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