AUDITION CALL

“Laughter & Loss” – A Season of Three One-Act Plays

Auditions 11th & 12th April

at The Red Door Theatre

10am to 3pm

In conjunction with Nelson Musical Theatre:

Production Dates:

25th–27th June 2026
2th–4th July 2026

Auditions for all plays will be held on the same days.

Click this link to complete an online audition form

(same form for all plays)

 https://forms.gle/U7yVV

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Carmilla by David MacDowell Blue

Inspired by the original sapphic, gothic classic by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, this adaption of the vampire story by David MacDowell Blue takes place during the years of 1938 & 1945 in Austria.

In the aftermath of World War 2, Laura, a British national living in Austria during the Nazi occupation, falls under the suspicion of Captain Martin, an attorney with the British army. As Martin questions her on her family’s connection to a ruthless SS officer, a deeper mystery unfolds alongside it; that of the relationship between Laura and the enigmatic yet charming stranger taken in by her family. Who was Carmilla? And was she truly something other than human?.

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In The Tank by Rosemary Frision Toohey:

A quirky and philosophical comedy set in a seafood restaurant tank, where two lobsters debate survival, fear, and the strange behaviour of humans.

CHARACTERS:

HARRY (or) LIZ: down-to-earth, pragmatic sort, of no particular age. A creature inclined to action rather than introspection, one who ekes out a living as best he or she can, dealing with the realities of the moment. Happens to be a lobster.

STU (or) ANGELA: A fairly philosophical type who observes much and ponders even more. Though moving through a world that is well beyond his or her control, this individual manages to maintain a positive outlook on life. Also a lobster.

Please note:both roles in this show can be played by either gender.

Audition materials can be found here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fppT-sEhogUWGLXFeW4fgy97N3bRIqgR

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Sure Thing by David Ives

CHARACTERS:

Bill: tries to strikes up a conversation with Betty, many times. There are two ways to interpret Bill: Either Bill is one character who repeatedly adjusts his approach and identity until he achieves a successful outcome; or there are multiple Bills with different identities and so different inherent possibilities for success.

Betty: She is reading The Sound and the Fury at a cafe table with an empty chair. Like Bill, Betty may be interpreted as either one character adjusting her identity, or as many characters contained in one.

PleaseNote: This Script is originally written for one male and one female, however can be adjusted depending on auditionees. Age range can vary as long as actors could conceivably be dating.

A clever and fast-paced romantic comedy where a simple conversation between two strangers is hilariously reset again and again with the ring of a bell. Will they ever get it “right”?

Cast required: Two actors. Script written for one male and one female, could be adjusted depending on auditionees. Age range can vary as long as actors could conceivably be dating.

Audition materials can be found here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fppT-sEhogUWGLXFeW4fgy97N3bRIqgR

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Quick Note: Our AGM is on 5th May 2026 see the AGM page for more details.

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