The Day of the Triffids

Auditions will be held at 82 Wells Rd Beaumaris on Saturday November 10th from 10.30am, and again on Monday November 12th from 7.30pm. No-one will be auditioned without booking a time. The season runs February 22nd to March 8th 2008. A large cast is required for this thought-provoking and at times chilling drama that explores issues of particular relevance to our world today. There will be a doubling up of roles, so that most cast members will play specific roles as well as “extras”. Synopsis: On the night of a spectacular meteor shower viewed by all the world, Bill Masen is in hospital awaiting the removal of bandages from his eyes, recovering from a Triffid sting. The next morning he awakes to find he is one of the few left who can see. It is the end of the world as he knows it. He meets Josella Playton, another person who has retained her sight, and together they struggle to build a life together in a world where order and chaos, compassion for others and self-survival jostle for dominance – against a background of the ever-present threat of the lethal Triffids. Characters: Bill Masen – Lead role, male. Late twenties, intelligent, compassionate, slightly awkward scientist. Masen – Lead role. Bill as an older man. Mid to late thirties. Wiser, more experienced, still optimistic for the future but hardened. Josella Playton – Lead role. Mid-twenties, intelligent, self-sufficient, slightly rebellious young woman. Wilfred Coker – Male, late 20s – 50s. Idealistic, forceful, certain of his convictions. Miss Darrant – 30+ woman. Religious convictions, strong character. The Colonel – 40+. Ex-army. Determined, rigid. Mr Beadley – 30+. Follows the Colonel’s ideology. Torrence – 30+ male. Psychopath in authority. Susan – 6-10 years old, to be played by an older actress. Alf – Older man, preferably able to do a London/Cockney accent. The Landlord – Late 30s+. Has lost all hope. Young wealthy couple – Early to mid-twenties, refined. Frightened, without hope. Young blind girl – 18 years. Frightened, desperate. Must be willing to strip to underwear. Other roles - blind people, sighted people, Torrence’s troops, drunks, Dr Soames, nurse, Josella’s father, children (14+ years only), etc. For all enquiries and to book an audition please call the Booking line – 9583 6896 – leave your contact details and Janine will call you back. Alternatively, you can email beaumaristheatre@optusnet.com.au.