AUDITION NOTICE: Deadline - BATS Theatre Company

Title: DEADLINE

Presented By: BATS Theatre Company Inc.

Genre: Comedy / Murder Mystery / Contemporary Play

Synopsis: Eight mystery writers arrive at a fog-shrouded island mansion believing they’re there for the legendary “Deadline Challenge” — twenty-four peaceful hours to work on their next novel. But the challenge is anything but peaceful. In reality, the writers have been assembled to solve a murder that hasn’t happened yet — because the killer hasn’t struck. If any writer can mastermind and execute the perfect murder without being caught, they’ll win a million dollars (a life-changing amount for any writer!) As tensions rise, alliances shift and suspicion grows, the line between fiction and reality blurs. Who will live? Who will die? Who will survive Deadline?

Audition Date: 16 December 2025 and 18 December 2025

Audition Time: 7:30pm

Audition Location and Address: Buderim War Memorial Hall, Corner of Main and Church Streets, Buderim

Audition Requirements:

• Relaxed, friendly group audition process

• No monologue required

• Expect cold reads and direction on the night

• All experience levels welcome

Audition Registration: No formal registration required — walk in. For queries: call Director Alex Meloni at 0403 771 641

Performance Dates: March 2026

Performance Location: BATS Theatre Company Inc. Buderim War Memorial Hall

Rehearsal Dates: Commences Tuesday 6 January 2026

Rehearsals every: Tuesday — 7:30pm | Thursday — 7:30pm At Buderim War Memorial Hall

Production Website: https://batstheatre.com/auditions

Other information: If cast, performers must become BATS members (small fee).

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• THE STAFF

  • Dellacroix – Dapper host

  • Bella – Barista

  • Meyers – Elderly boat captain

  • Morris – Completer of odd jobs, loud

  • Morris – Completer of even jobs, irritated (May be double-cast)

• THE WRITERS

  • Penelope Bain – 20s; social media celebrity; first-time author

  • Deborah Haskins – 30s–40s; half of the husband-wife writing duo

  • Gregory Haskins – 30s–40s; her husband, well-meaning doofus

  • Carswell Chalmers – 60s–70s; retired pulp noir novelist

  • Vampetta – Any age; gothic queen of murder mysteries

  • Brenda – 20s–30s; an enigma

  • Zak – Early 20s; student of a famous novelist, classic bro

  • Jennifer Milam – Any age; self-published cozy-mystery author