The Grapes of Wrath

Renowned first as a much-loved Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and then as an award-winning motion picture, John Steinbeck's classic story of the Joad family - and their flight from the dust bowl of Oklahoma to California in search of a better life - comes brilliantly to life in this Tony Award-winning adaptation. With a large cast and stunning theatricality, this deeply moving affirmation of the strength of the human spirit is a dramatic epic not to be missed. "This is a thrilling theatrical achievement that gets its power from the still sharp relevance of its human message" NY Post Audition dates: - Sunday April 1st from 1pm - Monday April 2nd from 7.30pm Audition venue: 1st Rosanna Scout Hall, De Winton Park, St James Rd , Rosanna. Melways 32 A2 (The Scout Hall is at the end of St James Road and backs onto the railway line. It is on the same side of the railway line as Heidelberg Theatre) Season: July 4 - 21 2007 Matinee: Sunday July 15 at 3 pm at Heidelberg Theatre, Turnham Avenue, Rosanna Cast requirements: Tom Joad: late 20s/early 30s (main role) Ma Joad: 50s (large role) Pa Joad: 50s (large role) Jim Casey: 40s (large role) Rose of Sharon: 20s (medium/large role) Al Joad: 20s (medium role) Uncle John: 50s (medium role) Ruthie Joad: 12 Winfield Joad: 10 Grandpa / Mayor of Hooverville / Camp Guard: 70s/80s Granma / 3rd Narrator: 70s/80s Noah Joad / Boy: teenager + An ensemble of 2 women and 8 men to play the following roles (role allocation subject to change) Man with Guitar / Car Salesman #2 - **Strong singing and guitar playing ability required** Connie Rivers / 2nd Man Car Salesman #1 / Deputy Sheriff / Man in the Barn Mrs Wainwright / Elizabeth Sandry 2nd Narrator / Al's Girl (Aggie) Officer / Car Salesman #4 / Young Man / Gas Station Attendant / Hooper Ranch Guard 1st Narrator / Muley Graves / Man Going Back / 2nd Man with Club / 2nd Man 1st Man (Act 2-Sc 4) / Man / Agricultural Officer #1 / Contractor / 4th Narrator / 1st Man (Act 2-Sc 6) Car Salesman #5 / Gas Station Owner / Floyd Knowles / Weedpatch Camp Director / 3rd Man Car Salesman #3 / Camp Proprietor / 1st Man with Club / Hooper Ranch Bookkeeper / Agricultural Officer #2 ***Also strongly desired, actors/singers who can play the harmonica or violin to complement the Man with Guitar*** Please note: It is envisioned that the entire cast will be on stage for most of the show meaning that the ensemble will be required to do more than the roles listed above. Only actors with proven experience and versatility are required for the roles listed above. An ability to work as part of an ensemble will be sought. However up to ten "extras" with no/minimal experience may also be cast to round out the ensemble. If you have no/minimal experience or you just wish to be a part of this special event, you are encouraged to audition. As The Grapes of Wrath is an "epic" production, rehearsals will commence mid-April. Rehearsals will be Wednesday evenings from 7.30 pm and Sundays from 3 pm to 7 pm from mid-April until mid-May with Monday evening rehearsals added early May and then Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons/evenings once we move into the theatre. Not all cast members will be required for all rehearsals during the first month of rehearsals. Dust Bowl Folk Songs and hymns are intergral throughout the play. You do not need to be a trained singers but the ability to hold a tune will be looked upon favourably. Please note also that the Car Salesmen are singing roles. There is a scene in the play that involves rain and another involving a river. This will involve most of the cast getting wet. Please do not audition if this is an issue. It will be a requirement of acceptance into the production that cast members attend at least two set building sessions as required (these are held on Saturdays leading up to the production). Please do not audition if this is an issue. Costume calls will be built into the rehearsal schedule and it will be a requirement to attend as required. All auditionees are required to have read the script before attending auditions. Please email TGOWatHTC@gmail.com to organise a copy. Auditions are strictly by appointment. Spaces are limited so it is strongly suggested to book your time asap as interest in the production is extremely high. Auditions can be booked via email: TGOWatHTC@gmail.com Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your audition time All enquiries preferably to the above email address or 0402 616 609