AUDITION NOTICE: Blackrock - Thrive Productions

Samantha Hancock
May 7
2 min read

Title: Blackrock

Presented By: Thrive Productions

Genre: Drama / Contemporary Australian Theatre

Synopsis: It’s Toby Ackland’s birthday party down near the surf club—and that should mean heaps of grog, drugs and good clean fun. But by the morning a young girl, Tracy, is dead—raped and bashed with a rock. Who is responsible? Blackrock is an intimate and strongly shaped human drama which examines the social forces behind the impulse to violence in individual lives. This powerful and confronting play tackles themes of toxic masculinity, peer pressure, consent, and accountability, with a focus on the ripple effects of violence within a community.

Written By: Nick Enright

Director: Susan O'Toole Cridland

Audition Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

Audition Time: 6:00pm

Audition Location and Address: Chermside Library, Brisbane

Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Prior to 21st May – email to thriveproductions24@gmail.com

Audition Requirements:

Prepare a 1–2 minute monologue that you feel best showcases the character(s) you're auditioning for.
Be prepared for cold reads from the script on the day.

Audition Registration: Audition Form – Google Forms

Please note: several roles have already been cast

Available Roles:

Cherie Milenko, 15 - Best friend of Tracy (the victim), she has a growing rage towards the community, towards the culture and towards her mum, Gladys.
Rachel Ackland, 16 - Girlfriend of Jared (the confidant). She always seems to face the root of the problem, all the while re-evaluating her relationships with everyone, including her family.
Toby Ackland, 18 - Facing the truth, and taking accountability for the events that happened at his own birthday, he will face the consequences.
Tiffany, 21 - Girlfriend of Ricko (the culprit), is constantly the punching bag for his destructive behaviour, even though she is tough, there’s only so much someone can endure.
Brett Ricketson (Ricko), 22 - Ricko is Jared’s best mate, almost a father figure to him, a Blackrock hero. He confides in Jared, but the truth of his actions is coming to light and his culpability for it is catching up, fast.

Performance Dates:

Thursday 26th September – 7:30pm
Friday 27th September – 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Thursday 3rd October – 7:30pm
Friday 4th October – 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Plus a High School Tour: Monday 15th – Friday 19th September 2025 (All cast must be fully available for tour week.)