Theatre in June

By Ariana Rose

June Theatre 2016: Upcoming Plays & Auditions

Upcoming Plays

Women-Black Martini Theatre

 Written by Chiara Atik & directed by Black Martini Theatre president Jess Serio.

Women is Black Martini’s second production this year. Women follows the story of Jo March. She strives to “become the voice of her generation, or at least, a voice of a generation”. But living in 1800’s New England is extremely difficult as a “little woman”. With influences from the HBO hit series Girls, the adventures of the beloved March sisters are shown to the world.
‘Women’ will be performed from June 9th – 11th at 7pm and located in Studio 411.
I’ll be publishing an in depth article this weekend or beginning of next week which will feature a Q&A with the cast & crew.

‘Women’ Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1120741761323201/
Black Martini Production info: http://www.blackmartinitheatre.com/#!current-production/xt0yl
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=20233

‘Six characters in search of an author’- Top and Tail Theatre

Written by Luigi Pirandello, adapted by Steve Moulds & directed by Nick Moran.
“Six characters, abandoned by their creator, invade a rehearsal in progress and demand to be brought to life by a new author. This intimate adaptation of Luigi Pirandello’s absurdist classic foregrounds the comedic contrast between melodrama and the contemporary sensibilities of the acting company, all the while asking us to consider just what we believe to be real. The play script was adapted by Steve Moulds and is licensed by Playscripts Inc.” (A quote from the ‘Six Characters’ Facebook event)
Performances are from 16th June -18th June at 7pm and located in Studio 411.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1079075968830372/
Top and Tail Theatre Page: https://www.facebook.com/Top-and-Tail-Theatre-405065149680308/
Tickets on sale: https://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=191887

Play in a Day –  Black Martini Theatre

‘Play in a Day’ will be hosted on the 25th of June where teams of 2-8 people can collaborate, write and perform an original short play based on the same theme and object. The theme/objects will only be given out on the day. Each team gets to nominate a team name and a captain. Plays can be up to 10 minutes and teams have from 9am to 7:30pm to plan, write and rehearse their play. Not all members have to perform but all can help in their capacity as a writer, director or any other stage role. Team members must be Murdoch University students past or present. Please check the registration form for more information.

‘Play in a Day’ is a yearly competition for people in teams to write a short play script in a day and perform in front of an audience in the evening on the same day. This theatre competition is run by Black Martini Theatre in June and was a success last year. The ‘Play in a Day’ was created  to encourage writers, performers or anyone interested in theatre to compete and showcase their talents and ‘theatrical skills’. Even if you aren’t interested in competing, please do come and support your friends or family by either seeing them perform or driving them home after a day full of excitement. This year, registrations opened in May and teams have until June 1st to register, after which they’ll have to pay a small fee (if there are still openings). There’s limited space for the first 12 teams, so if you’re interested and haven’t registered, get your team registered before May finishes! Below you’ll find a link to registration and the competition guidelines.
‘Play in a Day’ 2016 Registration form:http://www.blackmartinitheatre.com/#!auditions/d0w5z
Black Martini Theatre Website: http://www.blackmartinitheatre.com/
Black Martini Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/blackmartinitheatre/

In 2015, seven teams registered for ‘Play in a Day’ to compete for first place in front of a panel of judges. Last year’s performances were stunningly captivating and the scripts were wonderfully imaginative (I enjoyed watching it with my mum). Last year, teams were given the theme greed and a fire-fighter’s hat which they had to include in their performance. The top three teams won prizes with runner up team members winning trophies and chocolate and the winning team receiving a larger trophy and a box of wine. “In third place with their play “Clueless” was Big and Hairy, Yet Still Approachable. Coming in second was Peek and Boo with their play, “The Destructive Greed”. And finally, the  winners of the B trophy was The Brecht-Fast Club with “The Department”.

Theatre in June 2016: Upcoming Auditions

For news on the upcoming productions of each Murdoch Theatre Company, please check out their Facebook pages and subscribe. A couple of them have their own newsletter to advertise opportunities for students interested in acting, writing or set, lighting and costuming design. I will make sure to liaison with the theatre companies and the METIOR magazine to see what information I can release. However some auditions might only be open to those who already have experience in theatre or company members. Please check out part 2 of the theatre guide published on Thursday May 19th, for information on the companies and their contact details (or just search on Facebook).

Below will be brief descriptions, dates and contact information for upcoming auditions for productions by Murdoch theatre Companies and independent theatre companies in Perth, WA. There will are usually  auditions happening in August. More information along with Facebook events will be available once details have been finalised, closer to the time. I’m quite sure productions need at least 2 months to rehearse and combine all the production elements. So if you’re interested, keep in mind that you’ll need to be informed of when auditions are so you can prepare well in advance.

Black Martini Theatre
Top and Tail Theatre: Auditions near the beginning of August
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Top-and-Tail-Theatre-405065149680308/
Second Chance Theatre
Murdoch Theatre Company: Auditions in August
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MurdochTheatreCompany/
Modicum Theatre Perth Inc.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ModicumTheatrePerth/