AUDITION NOTICE: A Doll's House - Mercury Theatre Wynnum
- Samantha Hancock
- Jun 6
- 2 min read
Title: A Doll’s House
Presented By: Mercury Theatre Wynnum
Genre: Drama / Classic Theatre
Synopsis: Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is a groundbreaking 19th-century play that still resonates today. Set in a Norwegian town, it follows Nora Helmer as she begins to question her seemingly perfect life, challenging traditional gender roles, marriage expectations, and personal identity. This new production will present the classic text through a fresh, modern lens under the direction of Sophie Parker.
Audition Date: Saturday 28 June 2025
Audition Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Audition Location and Address: Wynnum Library, 145 Florence Street, Wynnum QLD
Audition Requirements:
Pre-registration is essential by 27 June – no walk-ins will be accepted.
Cold readings from the script; prepared monologues welcome but not required.
Bring a completed audition registration form and colour headshot (10x15cm minimum), or upload in advance via the online form.
Audition Registration:Audition Registration Form
Audition Pack: Download Audition Pack
Available Roles:
Please note: Stage ages are flexible and casting is based on suitability and enthusiasm.
Nora (F, 20–30): The emotional centre of the play; intelligent, resourceful, and quietly rebellious.
Torvald Helmer (M, 30s–40s): Nora’s husband; confident, image-focused, and condescending.
Kristine Linde (F, 30s–40s): Nora’s practical childhood friend; grounded and mature.
Nils Krogstad (M, 30s–50s): Initially seen as a villain; later revealed as deeply human and remorseful.
Dr Rank (M, open to F, 40s): Witty, terminally ill friend of the Helmers, in love with Nora.
Helen (F, 50s+): Loyal maid/nurse; represents working-class women and unseen emotional labour.
Performance Dates:
15–16 November 2025
22–23 November 2025
29–30 November 2025
Performance Location: Manly-Lota RSL, 184 Melville Terrace, Manly QLD
Rehearsal Dates:
Table Reads: 21 July, 28 July, 4 August (Mondays)
Rehearsals: Every Monday & Thursday, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, from 4 August 2025
Crew: Interested participants may also volunteer for roles in:
Props, Costume & Makeup
Set Design, Lighting & Sound
Stage Management & Crew
Front of House
Photography, Videography & Marketing
Production Website: www.mercurytheatrewynnum.com.au/auditions
Other information:
This is a volunteer-based amateur production.
Cast must become financial members of the company ($10 per year) if accepted.
You’ll be notified of casting outcomes by email or phone on or before 5 July 2025.
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