AUDITION NOTICE: Brisbane - Ad Astra Theatre Company
- Jan 7
- 2 min read
Title: Brisbane
Presented By: Ad Astra Theatre Company
Genre: Australian Drama
Synopsis: A dynamic and genre-blending new play that shifts from family drama and farce to historical documentary, slapstick and cabaret, ultimately offering a moving coming-of-age journey.
Audition Date: To be advised (anticipated around 10–12 January)
Audition Time: To be advised
Audition Location and Address: Galaxy Theatre, Ad Astra, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane QLD
Audition Requirements:
Prepare two (2) suitable monologues - one comedic and one dramatic; audition will include cold reads from the script
Applicants must email CV (Word/Google Doc) and a recent headshot, and specify desired role(s)
Audition Registration: Email creatives@adastracreativity.com with required materials
Audition Pack: Audition Notice
Performance Dates: March 19 – April 11, 2026
Performance Times: Thursday & Friday nights 8:00pm, Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Performance Location: Galaxy Theatre, Ad Astra, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane QLD
Rehearsal Dates: To be advised (typically two weeknights & one weekend day)
Rehearsal Times: To be advised
Rehearsal Location: Ad Astra rehearsal spaces
Performer Age: Varies by role (e.g., 18s–40s+)
Creative Team:
Director - Fiona Kennedy
Executive Producer - Gregory Wilken
Production Website: Ad Astra
Other Information: This production is co-op style; creatives share ticket sales after expenses.
Available Roles / Character Breakdown:
Danny Fisher (14) - ideally actor in late teens/early 20s
Patty/Young Woman (14) - same age as Danny
Frank Fisher / American Pilot / Andy West (18+)
Rose / Woman (18+)
Annie Fisher (Mother) - 40s
John Fisher (Father) - 40s
Ensemble Roles (various): Stanley, Robbie, Justin, General John Monash, Rose’s father, Prime Minister John Curtin, Winston Churchill, Radio Announcer, Franklin Roosevelt, Douglas Macarthur, Newsreel Commentator, Shop Owner, Publican, American soldiers, Australian soldier.
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