AUDITION NOTICE: Georgy Girl: The Seekers Musical - On the Boards Theatre Company

Title: Georgy Girl – The Seekers Musical

Presented By: On the Boards Theatre Company

Genre: Jukebox Musical

Synopsis: Georgy Girl tells the remarkable true story of The Seekers — Australia’s most iconic and internationally successful music group.Judith Durham, a shy teenage vocalist with a golden voice, joins folk musicians Athol Guy, Bruce Woodley and Keith Potger, and together they rise from humble beginnings to become global stars.From Melbourne to London, from heartbreak to chart-topping success, the group experiences soaring highs, personal challenges, and life-changing moments — all underscored by timeless hits including “Georgy Girl,” “I’ll Never Find Another You,” “The Carnival Is Over,” “A World of Our Own,” and “I Am Australian.”Spanning decades of friendship, fame, breakups, reunions and emotional triumphs, this musical celebrates resilience, connection and the enduring power of music.

Audition Dates:

• 7 January 2026

• 8 January 2026

• 19 January 2026

• 20 January 2026

Audition Time:

• 9:00am – 5:00pm (10-minute individual vocals/acting)

• 11:30am – General Dance/Movement Call (30 mins)

• 3:00pm – General Dance/Movement Call (30 mins)

Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Video auditions must be received by 20 January 2026.

Audition Requirements: Minimum age: 18 years.

All auditionees must prepare:

• Required audition song(s) for the character they’re auditioning for (see role breakdown).

• One contrasting song of your choice (32 bars), which may be from the show.

• Bring AUX-compatible or Bluetooth audio device for backing tracks, or sheet music clearly marked.

• A character side, available via the audition material link.

• Attend a dance/movement call (in-person auditions only).

• Details for video audition dance requirements will be emailed after registration.

Audition Registration: Via the official audition form: forms.gle/ttL7WcGaaHJrzCxu6

Deadline: 5:00pm, Sunday 21 December 2025

Audition Pack: Available here

Performance Dates: Gold Coast Season begins 13 May 2026 and Brisbane Season begins 1 June 2026

Rehearsal Dates: Proposed rehearsal period: 1 March – 12 May 2026

Warnings: Contains adult themes

Performer Age: Minimum 18 years.

Creative Team:

• Director – Lyn Pelgrave

• Musical Director – Robert Clark

• Choreographer – Sarah Cooper

Production Website: https://ontheboards.com.au/productions-2/

Other Information:

• Lead roles receive an honorarium payment for rehearsals and performances.

• Ensemble receive an honorarium payment for performances.

• Casting panel includes the Director, Musical Director, and Choreographer.

• Callbacks: 8 February 2026

• Understudies may be cast at the panel’s discretion.

• All casting results will be provided in writing.

Available Roles / Character Breakdown

• JUDITH DURHAM

  • Age: 20s–30s

  • Vocal Range: G3–A5

  • Dance: Moderate–Good

  • An iconic Australian vocalist; shy, gentle, deeply emotive.

  • Audition Songs: #24 The Carnival Is Over and #30 Mama's Got the Blues

• RON EDGEWORTH

  • Age: 30s–40s

  • Vocal Range: G2–F4

  • Dance: Moderate

  • English pianist/arranger; sincere, supportive, grounded.

  • Audition Song: #50 Georgy Girl (bar 65 to end)

• ATHOL GUY

  • Age: Mid–late 20s

  • Vocal Range: Bass F2–D4

  • Dance: Moderate

  • Tall, charismatic, businessman of the group. Double bass skills (or mime).

  • Audition Songs: #42 The Carnival Is Over #48 I'll Never Find Another You (Reprise, bars 8–40)

• BRUCE WOODLEY

  • Age: Mid–late 20s

  • Vocal Range: Baritone A2–E4

  • Dance: Moderate

  • Songwriter; thoughtful, creative. Guitar/banjo skills (or mime).

  • Audition Songs: Same as Athol.

• KEITH POTGER

  • Age: Mid–late 20s

  • Vocal Range: Tenor G2–G4

  • Dance: Good mover

  • Charming guitarist/banjo player; confident, warm.

  • Audition Songs: Same as Athol/Bruce.

• JOHN ASHBY

  • Age: Mid–late 20s

  • Vocal Range: B2–B4

  • Dance: Moderate

  • Tour manager; commanding presence, smooth English accent.

  • Audition Song: #50 Georgy Girl (bar 65 to end)

• BEVERLEY SHEEHAN

  • Age: Mid–late 20s

  • Vocal Range: A3–F5

  • Dance: Moderate

  • Judith’s sister; supportive and grounded.

  • Audition Song: #50 Georgy Girl (bar 65 to end)

• EDDIE JARRETT

  • Age: 40s

  • Vocal Range: G2–E4

  • Dance: Moderate

  • Manager; polished, smooth, English/Welsh influence.

  • Audition Song: #50 Georgy Girl (bar 65 to end)

• Ensemble Roles

  • Vocal Ranges: Soprano C4–A5, Alto F3–E5, Tenor C3–A4, Bass F2–F4

  • Dance: Good movers required. Ensemble appear in major numbers including Downtown, Glad All Over, Georgy Girl, I Am Australian, and more.

  • Male Ensemble 1 – 40s; Judith’s father (Bill Durham)

  • Male Ensemble 2 – 20s–30s; photographer Robert Whitaker

  • Male Ensemble 3 – 20s–30s; Graham Kennedy

  • Male Ensemble 4 – 30s–40s; Grade Executive

  • Male Ensemble 5 – 20s–30s; Simon Dee

  • Male Ensemble 6 – 20s–30s; American teenage G.I.

  • Female Ensemble 1 – 40s; Judith’s mother (Hazel Durham)

  • Female Ensemble 2 – 20s–30s; Mitzi Gaynor

  • Female Ensemble 3 – 20s–30s; Waitress

  • Female Ensemble 4 – 20s–30s; Ensemble

  • Female Ensemble 5 – 20s–30s; Dusty Springfield