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AUDITION NOTICE: Elvis Has Left the Building - Village Green Theatre Group

Title: Elvis Has Left the Building

Presented By: Village Green Theatre Group

Genre: Comedy


Synopsis: It's December 20th, 1970, and Elvis Presley has vanished. Even his wily manager, "The Colonel," has no clue where he is. Desperate to pay off a secret debt, the Colonel embarks on a frantic quest to find an Elvis impersonator within 24 hours. Chaos, comedy, and mistaken identities ensue as the Colonel tries to pull off the impossible while dodging a nosy reporter and figuring out what happened to the real King of Rock and Roll.


Audition Details:

  • Audition Date: Sunday 6th April 2025

  • Audition Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (all auditionees must remain for the full 3 hours)

  • Audition Location and Address: Performing Arts Centre (PAC) of Yarrabilba State Secondary College


Audition Requirements:


Available Roles:

  • The Colonel (Male, 40 - 60) – Elvis’ Manager: An older gentleman with a big personality who is charming and cunning. American southern accent required. Lead role on stage for most of the play.

  • Trudy (Female, 30 - 45) – The Colonel's German Secretary: Highly capable, speaks with a German accent, and requires great comic timing.

  • Roscoe / Elvis (Male, 20 - 25): A nerdish office worker hypnotised by the Colonel into believing he is Elvis and occasionally a dog. Requires excellent comic timing and the ability to switch between multiple personas. Must lip-sync a medley of Elvis songs.

  • Candy / Elvis (Male, 30 - 45): A friend of the Colonel hypnotised into believing he is Elvis. Must switch between characters quickly. Opens the play dressed as Elvis.

  • Jill Tanner (Female, 20 - 30): A determined, nosy newspaper reporter seeking a big "Elvis" scoop.


Performance Dates and Times:

  • Friday 4th July at 7:30 pm

  • Saturday 5th July at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

  • Friday 11th July at 7:30 pm

  • Saturday 12th July at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Performance Location: Performing Arts Centre, Yarrabilba State Secondary College


Rehearsal Dates:

  • Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Sundays: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm


Creative Team:

  • Director: Nicolette McMahon

  • Stage Manager: Stephen Morris

  • Set/Technical Design: Stephen Morris

  • Lighting: Andrew Swansson

Production Website: VGTG Auditions Page


Other Information:

  • Successful cast members must become members of Village Green Theatre Group at a cost of $25 per adult. Membership includes Public Liability Insurance.

  • Parking available near the Sports Hall.




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