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:
Group auditions with script excerpts provided for character interactions.
Roscoe must prepare and perform an upbeat Elvis song of their choosing.
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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