Call for auditions
It's Never Too Late
by Ron Aldridge, directed by Paul Norell. AUDITION DETAILS: Sunday 31 March 2024 Time: 3pm - 5pm and Tuesday 2 April Time: 7pm Callbacks: Thursday 4 April if needed Location: Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, Titirangi, Auckland 0604 SEASON: Season Dates: 4 - 15 June 2024 Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursday Evenings and Sundays from April 2024. CONTACT: For an audition slot and a script please contact: Jade Bull - jadeebull@gmail.com |
SYNOPSIS:
When Susan Shaw, a vibrant 58-year-old, finds herself at a crossroads after her husband leaves for a younger woman, she refuses to let despair take the reins. Having dedicated her life to family and community, Susan is ready to rediscover herself with the help of her best friend Linda and the village committee. The play unfolds as she grapples with questions of starting anew and self-discovery. Heartwarming and hilarious, this show is a feel good story of strength, resilience and empowerment.
ROLES WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
SUSAN SHAW | 50s - Susan begins as downtrodden and unhappy and takes a journey of self discovery and fulfilment.
LINDA BRIDGES | 50s - 60s - Susan’s supportive and optimistic best friend, a fitness instructor and married to Peter.
PETER BRIDGES | 40s - 60s - Linda's husband, he often says the wrong thing at the wrong time, has selective hearing.
HENRY - 40s - 60s | A gentleman, kind and unassuming. Henry is a member of the village committee and has always held a torch for Susan.
THOMAS - 40s - 60s | A pragmatic mathematician, geeky, bit of a loner and member of the village committee.
RICHARD SHAW | 50s - Susan’s estranged Ex Husband who had an affair and ran off with a younger woman. Charming, but suffering a mid-life crisis. This is a smaller role, Richard does not appear until the second Act.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:
Paul Norell is an accomplished actor and director. His long association with Titirangi Theatre began in the eighties, not long after he first came to New Zealand. Since then he has participated in numerous productions including Uncle Vanya, I Hate Hamlet, Educating Rita, Sweeney Todd, Heroes and Romeo & Juliet.
Paul is probably best known for his roles as the King of the Dead in Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and as the comic character Falafel in the nineties series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He has also appeared in NZ TV series Mercy Peak, Street Legal and Amazing Extraordinary Friends among others.
His most recent appearance is in the Netflix production The Royal Treatment. -----------------------
When Susan Shaw, a vibrant 58-year-old, finds herself at a crossroads after her husband leaves for a younger woman, she refuses to let despair take the reins. Having dedicated her life to family and community, Susan is ready to rediscover herself with the help of her best friend Linda and the village committee. The play unfolds as she grapples with questions of starting anew and self-discovery. Heartwarming and hilarious, this show is a feel good story of strength, resilience and empowerment.
ROLES WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
SUSAN SHAW | 50s - Susan begins as downtrodden and unhappy and takes a journey of self discovery and fulfilment.
LINDA BRIDGES | 50s - 60s - Susan’s supportive and optimistic best friend, a fitness instructor and married to Peter.
PETER BRIDGES | 40s - 60s - Linda's husband, he often says the wrong thing at the wrong time, has selective hearing.
HENRY - 40s - 60s | A gentleman, kind and unassuming. Henry is a member of the village committee and has always held a torch for Susan.
THOMAS - 40s - 60s | A pragmatic mathematician, geeky, bit of a loner and member of the village committee.
RICHARD SHAW | 50s - Susan’s estranged Ex Husband who had an affair and ran off with a younger woman. Charming, but suffering a mid-life crisis. This is a smaller role, Richard does not appear until the second Act.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:
Paul Norell is an accomplished actor and director. His long association with Titirangi Theatre began in the eighties, not long after he first came to New Zealand. Since then he has participated in numerous productions including Uncle Vanya, I Hate Hamlet, Educating Rita, Sweeney Todd, Heroes and Romeo & Juliet.
Paul is probably best known for his roles as the King of the Dead in Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and as the comic character Falafel in the nineties series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He has also appeared in NZ TV series Mercy Peak, Street Legal and Amazing Extraordinary Friends among others.
His most recent appearance is in the Netflix production The Royal Treatment. -----------------------
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