AUDITION NOTICE: Cliffnotes of Insanity - Brisbane Arts Theatre

Title: The Cliffnotes of Insanity: The Princess Bride in Under an Hour

Presented By: Brisbane Arts Theatre

Genre: Comedy / Parody / Dinner Theatre

Synopsis: The Cliffnotes of Insanity is an uproarious, lightning-fast retelling of The Princess Bride — the beloved fairytale of fencing, fighting, true love, and high adventure — all performed in under an hour! Expect cabaret-style hilarity, daring duels, miracle cures, and witty one-liners as this cult classic is reimagined through madcap performances and absurd theatrical flair. Featuring a live three-course “Feast of Florin,” trivia challenges, and a costume competition, this dinner theatre experience is truly inconceivable!

Audition Date: Sunday 26 October 2025

Audition Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm (one-hour slots)

Audition Location and Address: Lavalla Centre, Paddington QLD

Audition Requirements:

• Open to all actors aged 18+

• Prepare a one-minute comedic monologue (familiarity with The Princess Bride humour is an advantage)

• Group workshop-style audition with up to 10 participants per session

• Expect improv and movement exercises during the audition

• Actors may be cast in multiple roles or ensemble parts

Audition Registration: Register Here

Audition Pack: Download PDF

Performance Dates:

• Wednesday 17 December 2025

• Thursday 18 December 2025

• Friday 19 December 2025 

Performance Times: 7:00pm nightly (plus possible 1:00pm matinee on 19 Dec)

Performance Location: Arcana – Empress Theatre, 46 Evesham Street, Moorooka QLD

Rehearsal Dates: Commence Tuesday 4 November 2025

Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays – 7:00pm–9:30pm, Sundays – 3:00pm–8:00pm

Warnings: Mild adult humour, parody violence, and audience interaction.

Performer Age: 18+ only

Creative Team: Director – Adelle O’Connell, Assistant Director – Amanda Lay, Production Manager – Siobhan Delgado

Production Website: www.artstheatre.com.au/the-cliffnotes-of-insanity

Other Information:

• This is a dinner theatre event, including a 3-course themed meal and live cabaret.

• Cast must be available for tech week (15–16 December) and all performance dates.

• Rehearsals held at the Lavalla Centre (Paddington); performances at Arcana (Moorooka).

• Open to performers of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

(All roles are flexible; doubling may occur. Ages listed are playing range.)

• Narrator/Grandfather (M, older) – Wry, commanding storyteller guiding the audience through the chaos.

• P.A. / Mother (F, any age, agile) – Quick, witty, and ready to pivot between nurturing and chaotic.

• Son (M, younger, 18+) – Modern, sarcastic foil to the story’s madness.

• Westley / Dread Pirate Roberts (M, 20s–30s) – Heroic, charming, and endlessly quotable.

• Princess Buttercup (F, 20s–30s) – Romantic and regal, with a flair for comedy.

• Vizzini (M, any age, agile) – Over-the-top criminal mastermind; expert in being inconceivable.

• Fezzik (M, any age, agile) – Giant-hearted gentle giant; comedic physicality encouraged.

• Inigo Montoya (M, any age, agile) – Passionate swordsman seeking revenge — and punchlines.

• Prince Humperdinck (M, 20s–30s or older) – Villainous, melodramatic, and self-important.

• Count Rugen (M, any age) – The sinister six-fingered man.

• Miracle Max (M, older) – Eccentric and hilarious; master of chaotic magic.

• Valerie / Clergy (F, older) – Sharp-tongued and quick-witted comic powerhouse.

• Albino (M/F, any age) – Creepy yet oddly endearing dungeon dweller.

• Redshirt (M/F, any age) – Flexible ensemble role; comic timing and versatility key.