AUDITION NOTICE

AUDITIONS!!!

For the show

'Joyful and Triumphant'

Written by Robert Lord

To Be Directed By Jessica Gray

Come audition for 'Joyful and Triumphant', a classic NZ play!!!  

WHEN: Sunday 9th March from 1pm - 2pm & Monday 10th of March frim 5:30pm - 6:30pm

WHERE: At the Octagon Theatre- 13 Aubrey Street, Regent, Whangarei

WHAT: No need to book a space or RSVP unless unable to attend the above dates! Just bring yourself and a can-do attitude on the day.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Set against the backdrop of a small New Zealand town from 1949 to 1989, the play follows the intertwining lives of the Bishop family as they navigate personal struggles and the expectations that come with a Kiwi Christmas.

ROLES
GEORGE BISHOP / DAD
Ages on stage from 52 to 92 years old

Born in 1897, George has worked for the Road Services division of the New Zealand Railways all his adult life. When the play begins, he is manager of the Road Services depot in the town. He is a passionate supporter of the Labour Party.

LYLA BISHOP / MUM
Ages on stage from 50 to 73 years old

Lyla was born in 1899 and married George in 1920. Her life has been devoted to maintaining a decent home for George and their children, Ted and Rose. Loving, kind, sensitive, but also well-able to let her children know what she really thinks.

ROSE BISHOP / DAUGHTER
Ages on stage from 28 to 68 years old

Born in 1921, Rose is bright if not exactly beautiful as a child and becomes mousier with the passing of the years. She runs the children’s wing of the town library and dreams of marriage and a life of her own. Ambitious yet restricted by culture and societal norms.

TED BISHOP / SON
Ages on stage from 27 to 67 years old

Born in 1922, a minor wound while in training for the army sidelined Ted from World War II service and introduced him to Brenda. Ted and Brenda married and have two children, Raewyn and Tom. Since the war Ted has been trying to find a decent job. Ted has big ideas, but not always the goods to back it up.

BRENDA BISHOP / DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
Ages on stage from 26 to 66 years old

Also born in 1922. Brenda’s father is a dentist and doesn’t approve of her marriage to Ted which makes her all the more determined to make it work. She is usually publicly supportive even if privately doubtful of her husband’s schemes. Over the years she develops grit and determination.

RAEWYN BISHOP / GRANDDAUGHTER
Ages on stage from 28 to 45 years old

Born in 1943, first child of Ted and Brenda. She is five when the play starts – and while referred to – we don’t see her on stage until age 28. Raewyn is headstrong and opinionated.

ALICE WARNER / NEIGHBOUR
Ages on stage from 52 to 81 years old

Born in 1897, similar to Lyla, Alice’s focus is as a homemaker, supporting her husband and two children. Her husband is the town’s leading accountant, and honestly she feels a little sorry for her working-class neighbours. A true blue National Party supporter.

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Crew Wanted

Curious about taking on one of our many available volunteer roles? Have experience and skills in serving tables? Bar experience? An outgoing personality to help patrons find their seats? Or find comfort backstage moving props?

Want to join us? Email us at secretaryoctagon22@gmail.com

for all enquiries to be part of the people who make it happen!!!!!

Calling all Directors

Ever thought you'd like to direct a play?

The Octagon may just make it happen!

To enquire, please call Wendy Berridge on 021 027 54498.