AUDITION NOTICE: Flight! - Beenleigh Theatre Group
- Feb 12
- 2 min read
Title: Flight!
Presented By: Beenleigh Theatre Group
Genre: New Musical / Contemporary Musical Theatre
Synopsis: Flight! follows a group of seven misremembered figures from aviation history brought together by Amelia Earhart to retell their stories. The musical centres on Sally Ride, NASA’s first female astronaut, who, after her first spaceflight, wrestles with her legacy and purpose. In a liminal space outside of time, these iconic figures explore their achievements and their place in history in an effort to be remembered.
Audition Date: Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Audition Time: Timeslots throughout the day – individual audition bookings available.
Audition Location and Address: Firestation 101, 101 Limestone Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
Audition Self-Tape Due: Video auditions accepted — due by Friday 13 February 2026, 5:00pm (for those unable to attend in person)
Audition Requirements:
Register and attend an individual audition.
Bring a photo/headshot and CV.
Prepare two contrasting contemporary musical theatre songs (no more than 90 seconds each).
Attend one dance call (dance is taught on the day).
Backing tracks must be sent by 12 February 2026 to; nicholas.hargreaves@beenleightheatregroup.com
Auditions will be filmed.
Audition Registration: Register for Flight! Auditions here
Audition Pack: Flight! Audition Pack
Creative Development: As this is the first staging of a new work, a creative development will be held in late April to workshop it. All eight lead roles will be required to participate in an eight-day creative development culminating in a public showcase in association with Ipswich Hatchery. All actors involved in the creative development will receive a small
honorarium.
19/25/26 April, 9:30AM - 4PM
27/28/29/30 April & 1 May, 11:30AM - 6PM
Showcase - 2 May, 4:30PM
Performance Dates: 18th - 26th September, 2026
Performance Times:
Fridays - 7:30PM
Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM
Performance Location: Crete St Theatre, Beenleigh QLD
Rehearsal Dates: August 31st - September 6th, 2026
Rehearsal Location: Firestation 101 and Crete St Theatre (as scheduled).
Warnings: Standard musical theatre content and workshop expectations apply.
Performer Age: Playing ages are listed in character breakdowns; actual performer ages flexible unless specified by role.
Creative Team:
Writer/Composer - Nicholas Hargreaves
Director - Timothy Wynn
Musical Director - Luke Volker
Assistant Director - Brooke Garwell
Choreographer - Jennifer B. Ashley
Assistant Choreographer - Isabel Kraemer
Production Website: Beenleigh Theatre Group – Flight!
Other information: Membership with BTG is required before first rehearsal.
Available Roles/Character Breakdown:
Sally Ride – 20–35, Female (C4–A5) American (California) Accent
Amelia Earhart – 25–40, Female (B3–A5) American (General) Accent
Leonardo da Vinci – 20–40, Male (E3–G4) British (General) Accent
Daedalus – 30–60, Male (Bb2–A4)
Bessie Coleman – 20–35, Female (G3–D5) American (Texas) Accent / Auditionees should be aware that the character of Bessie Coleman is African American.
Jacques Charles – 30–60, Male (B2–G4)
Franz Reichelt – 25–40, Male (D3–F#4)
Kongming – 20–45, Male (C3–G4) / Auditionees should be aware that the character of Kongming is Chinese.
Ensemble – dynamic performers for additional roles (flexible)
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