Dog Day Afternoon

Next year is already shaping up to be an interesting year in local theatre, and the audition rounds are beginning already.

The Wangaratta Players are holding auditions for the show Sylvia by A.R. Gurney this coming weekend, on December 19.

The role of 'Sylvia' was first played on Broadway by Sarah Jessica Parker.

The play is set in Manhanttan and a New York/Bronx accent is required.

Greg and Kate moved to the city after their children have grown.

Kate's career takes off whilst Greg finds himself in a career slump.

As he progressively faces a 'mid-life crisis' he decides to bring home a stray dog from the park.

This dog goes on to cause grief between Greg and Kate's marriage as Greg falls more and more under 'Sylvia's' spell!

Much hilarity, much drama and much love ensue as Greg and Kate finally come to terms with their relationship and with 'Sylvia' their dog.

Sylvia is played by a woman and is able to speak....come along and learn what your dog is really saying when they gazing adoringly into your eyes.....

Characters: Greg - Male - 30 - 50
Kate - Female - 30 - 50
Sylvia - Female - 25 - 40
Tom/Phylis/Leslie - Male - 30 - 50 (this role is traditionally play by a male who does all three characters, but there is the possibility of 3 separate actors playing the roles.

Auditions are by appointment only and audition material is available from Barbara Ryan on 0421 865 796 or 57 21 8870.

Albury Wodonga Theatre Company are also holding auditions for their production of the blockbuster musical Miss Saigon on December 20 and more information is available on their Facebook page.

The smell of Hairspray and the roar of the crowd

2011 is shaping up to be another exciting year in theatre, especially the big shows down in Melbourne.
I am going to see Hairspray in late January and could not be more excited, I have loved this show since seeing the movie a few years back. It's pure theatre candy, great dancing, memorable songs and my favorite of all things, a wish-fulfilment storyline! And best of all, I will be catching it with my best friend.
The rock tragic in me is also looking forward to Rock of Ages during autumn, should be a killer show. And who doesn't love an excuse to resurrect some rock classics?

strange bedfellows

well that was quite a break from the blogosphere! I meant to tell you all about Strange Bedfellows, which I was lucky enough to catch in preview, but somehow life got in the way.
Suffice to say, it was a very funny yet warm show and may yet be the next Australian homegrown hit.
I think I would need to hear some of the songs again for them to truly grow on me, but I fully enjoyed the show. Peter Cousens and John Wood were very good as the central characters, who must make a tax office employee believe they are in a long term gay relationship, with Peter Cousen's famous voice given full rein.
I fully recommend that my theatre loving friends in capital cities give this a go when it makes its big city debut!