AUDITION NOTICE: Freshblood Festival - Vena Cava Productions

Title: Freshblood Festival: RISK IT 2026

Presented By: Vena Cava Productions

Genre: Festival / New Works / Theatre & Arts

Synopsis: Freshblood Festival is an annual theatre and arts festival for emerging writers, directors, performers, artists, and musicians. The 2026 theme is RISK IT, encouraging bold, experimental, absurd, and unexpected new work in a supported creative environment. The festival will feature eight original works, each running approximately 30–50 minutes and receiving four performances across two weekends.

Audition Date: Saturday 16 May 2026 + Sunday 17 May 2026

Audition Time: Audition slots run between 9:00am – 6:00pm both days

Individual auditions are 10 minutes

Audition Location and Address: QUT Kelvin Grove Campus

Audition Requirements: Prepare a 1–2 minute monologue that best shows your range. Auditionees should be prepared to take direction from the directors during the audition.

Audition Registration: Applications close 12 May 2026 at midnight https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMuDxFkkAdsplTSWfjWZDc92_GgMcRXweGRJ9hPzL74n57ug/viewform

Performance Dates: 7–9 August 2026 and 14–16 August 2026

Performance Location: VENTspace23 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Performer Age: Open to performers of varied ages and backgrounds. Applicants under 18 must indicate this on the form.

Creative Team: Freshblood Festival Coordinator: Andrew Oxford

Other information:

• Eight original shows will be cast through the general audition process

• Each show runs approximately 30–50 minutes

• Cast members must be available for festival tech from 3–6 August 2026

• Successful applicants must purchase a Vena Cava membership for insurance purposes

• Enquiries: freshbloodvcp@gmail.com