Audition

The October 2008 season for GRADS at UWA will be: A Laughing Matter by April de Angelis Directed by Susan Lynch Set in 1773, A Laughing Matter is a rich comedy, full of real personalities from the time of Mad King George, revolutions and wild extravagance . Oliver Goldsmith has written a brilliant new comedy, She Stoops to Conquer, but can't get any theatre to produce the play. His friend, Dr Samuel Johnson, introduces him to David Garrick, most famous actor of his time and manager of the Drury Lane Theatre. Garrick, about to retire after thirty years of success leading the Drury Lane Theatre, is offered the choice between Goldsmith's play or another, favoured by his patroness and the government censor. This play is set at a time of revolution in theatrical style and tells the story of its famous characters in a hilarious, bawdy style that will have audiences cheering in the style of the time (hopefully without the rioting and tossing of vegetables popular with fans of the era). Actors required: at least 7 men aged 20s to 60s at least 4 women aged 20s to 50s Most actors will play more than one role Characters The Turks Head club – notable men of the time and well known historical figures Samuel Johnson Oliver Goldsmith James Boswell Edmund Burke Joshua Reynolds Drury Lane Theatre members including David Garrick Mrs Garrick Sam Cautherley Mrs Cibber Mr Barry Mr Charles Macklin Peg Woffington Others Lady Kingston Reverend Richard Cumberland Hannah More Duke Of Kingston and several others Auditions will be held on Saturday 26th of July at the Bradley Studio, UWA from 12 noon. For audition bookings contact Esmeralda on 0415 601 624 or Esmeralda.Rocha@mp.wa.gov.au For information about the play contact Susan Lynch on 9310 1448, 0431024052 or suelynch66@hotmail.com