Dimboola

GROOVY BOOTS THEATRE is now accepting audition bookings for its October production of Jack Hibberd’s Dimboola.

Auditions will be held at the Blue Room Theatre, 53 James Street, Northbridge, from 10am-5pm, Sunday, July 25. To make a booking, please email groovyboots@hotmail.com after reading the information below.

People who have already expressed an interest have been allocated a time and will be contacted direct.

It is expected each audition session will be 15-20 minutes. Audition forms can be downloaded HERE and filled out in advance. (scroll down to the bottom and see >attachments)

Dimboola is set at an Australian country wedding where two families have a little too much to drink – and spontaneous songs, insults and fisticuffs are the result.

Written in 1969, it is said that more Australians have seen Dimboola than any other musical, comedy or play in the past 40 years.

Given the wedding setting, the audience is incorporated as if they’re part of the reception, also receiving a meal throughout the course of the evening.

Rehearsals will also be held at the Blue Room Theatre in Northbridge during August and September. Dimboola will be performed at the Victoria Park Bowling Club from October 8 to 23. There will be at least two weeknight rehearsals, as well as weekend rehearsals – something that should be kept in mind when auditioning, in terms of travel time and age of potential auditionees.

This will be a professional cooperative production. For those unfamiliar with co-op arrangements it means that, once all production costs are met, should there be any money remaining, it is split among the cast and crew. Sometimes it is also known as profit-share.

Some singing is required. However, this is not a musical. An ability to hold a tune is an asset but Horrie is the only character that needs to have a good singing voice, as he sings numerous songs in the show. Sheet music or accompanying music will not be required at the audition; we just want to hear sing a cappella at this stage – just like people did when they tried out for Australian Idol (no music accompanying them).

A guide to the characters and stage ages are below (subject to possible change during the rehearsal process):

CHARACTERS (Stage ages)

Morris (Morrie) McAdam		the bridegroom		(20s to early 30s, no songs)
Maureen (Reen) McAdam		the bride		(20s to early 30s, no songs)
Darcy (Darkie) Delaney		father of the bride		(40s to 50s, one song)
April (June) Delaney		mother of the bride		(40s to 50s, one song)
Angus (Knocka) McAdam		father of the groom		(40s to 50s, no songs)
Florence (Florrie) McAdam		mother of the groom		(40s to 50s, backing vocals one song)
Father Patrick O’Shea		parish priest		(40s to 60s, one song or spoken piece)
Daryl (Dangles) Dunn		best man		(20s to early 30s, one song)
Shirl		bridesmaid		(20s to early 30s, one song)
Astrid		flowergirl		(8 to 12, one song)
Horace (Horrie) McAdam		father of Astrid		(40s to 50s, six songs)
Mavis McAdam		mother of Astrid		(40s to 50s, one song)
Aggie		maiden aunt		(40s to 60s, no songs)
Bayonet		a local wit and drunk		(30s to 50s, one song)
Mutton		a local drunk and wit		(30s to 50s, one song)

                                   
* All cast will join in on two songs at the end of the show, as the bride and groom leave.

We would prefer to receive audition bookings via email but, for more information, you can call:

Directors:
Phil Barnett – 0433 695 538
Chris Thomas – 0430 374 250
Email:groovyboots@hotmail.com
Web:www.groovybootstheatre.com