As You Like It AUDITIONS 2024
Welcome to the As you Like It AUDITIONS 2024 information page for Point Break Drama Theatre Company’s ‘s 2024 production of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S famous comedy. To be performed at the Star Of The Sea Theatre, Manly in late November.
This will be an All teen / Young Adult production.
Please read all information on this page thoroughly before applying.
Please read all information on this page thoroughly before applying.
Point Break Drama Theatre company expects the highest level of commitment and dedication to the work, and people interested in excellence need only apply.
Do not book an audition time if you want to gain audition experience only, or if you know you are unavailable. We appreciate everyone’s time and effort, we expect the same in return.
Participants will be expected to make every effort to attend all rehearsals. Actors and parents (if actors under 18), must consider the commitment carefully. Core dates and rehearsal days are at the bottom of this page. Detailed rehearsal schedules are released on a weekly basis.
This is a non-for profit production. It is a non -professional production.
All production costs are covered by Point Break Drama Theatre Co.
Point Break Drama’s production of As You Like It, will be a warm, fun & contemporary adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies with a cast of teenagers and young adults.
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As you Like It Auditions 2024 Synopsis
After a recent board of education enquiry forced the removal of Headmaster and senior staff, a new management team led by Duke Frederick have imposed a strict disciplinarian regime.
In an attempt to offer an alternative, the deposed Headmaster Duke senior (and associated staff ) have set up a forest school dedicated to a more alternative teaching approach including Yoga, meditation and other creative outlets.
With the change in staff at Arden Grammar causing pain and division within the student body, Rosalind & best friend Celia embark on a journey to be reunited with her Father at the forest school. Meanwhile love begins to blossom between the now banished Orlando, and Ganymede (a cross-dressing Rosalind). Will balance & power be returned to its rightful owner, and will love ultimately find a way in the face of adversity?
Key Details of Production
- Performance & tech / Dress week will be 18th – 24th November 2024
- Rehearsals will be held regularly on Friday nights (6.30pm-10pm) & Saturday’s from (9am-12.30pm) commencing Fri 20th Sept 6 – 10pm & Sat 21st Sept 9am – 12.30pm In Dee Why at Point Break studio.
- Extra full day rehearsals to be held on Saturdays & a few additional Thursday nights. See bottom of this page for details
- A free copy of script will be given to each participant.
As You Like It 2024 details
All auditions will take place on zoom starting from Monday 2nd Sept , 2024. Applicants will need to email a request for an audition time. Note: Auditions will be held in the evenings on zoom. To audition please follow the following process carefully:
- Read the play ( find online)
- Choose a role or roles you would like to audition for.
- Click Here for Character Breakdown.
- Be familiar with scenes involving your character. No need to learn. Make acting choices.
- Email us at info@pointbreakdrama.com.au with a request for an audition time indicating name, age, contact info, basic performance experience( 4 lines max), singing & Dancing capabilities and the name part or parts you would like to audition for.
- Please No CV’s at this stage.
- Please note applicants under 18 must have parental authorization to audition. A parent or guardian must request an audition time.
- Audition request Deadline is 1st Sept , 2024. ( Note Roles may be filled before this date)
- Anyone can audition but roles will be given to the best applicants.
- Auditioning is free – however do not request an audition time to gain audition experience, if you know you are unavailable for the production..
- For an audition time email us at info@pointbreakdrama.com.au
Audition Tips
- Choose a character or characters from the breakdown provided that is close to your age.
- Audition for the role of your choosing, but be familiar with other characters in the play.
- Demonstrate an emotional / Psychological journey .
- Read thoroughly the character breakdown before preparing.
As You Like It Rehearsals 2024
Regular Rehearsals commencing Friday 20th Sept ( At Point Break Drama Dee Why)
Regular rehearsals Fridays 6 – 10pm & Saturdays 9am – 12.30pm
To start Fri 20th Sept 6 – 10pm
Sat 21st Sept 9am – 12.30pm
All day saturdays and additional Thursdays
No rehearsals Sat 19th October
Sat 2nd Nov 9am – 4pm
Thurs 7th Nov 6.30pm – 10pm
Sat 9th Nov 9am – 4pm
Thurs 14th Nov 6.30pm-10pm
Sat 16th Nov 9am – 4pm
Dress / Tech runs at Theatre
Monday 18th November 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Tuesday 19th November 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday 20th November 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Shows
Star Of the Sea Theatre, Manly
Thursday 21st November 6.30pm
Friday 22nd November 6.30pm
Sat 23rd November Matinee 3pm
Sat 24th November 6.30pm
Sunday 24th November 4pm
