AUDITION NOTICE: Nineteen - Javeenbah Theatre Company

Title: Nineteen

Presented By: Javeenbah Theatre Company

Genre: Contemporary Australian Drama

Synopsis: What happens when you put a writer, a gym-rat, a tradie, and a stoner together in one share house? Add aggression, a shared ex, insecurity, and unwavering pride, and you have a recipe for manhood. But is that really what it means to be a man? Crafted from interviews with more than 90 young people, Nineteen explores masculinity among young Australian men, uncovering a confronting and complex world that few often want to talk about. The play examines the hope and fear of the next generation through four young men navigating relationships, vulnerability, identity, pride, and expectations of masculinity.

Audition Date: Sunday 27 September 2026

Audition Time: 4:00pm–6:00pm

Audition Location and Address: Javeenbah Theatre, 21 Stevens Street, Nerang QLD 4211

Audition Requirements:

• All auditionees will participate in a group audition lasting approximately two hours.

• The session may include theatre games and cold reads from the script.

• The audition panel will consist of members of the production creative team and representatives from Javeenbah Theatre, potentially including members of the Management Committee, Production Managers, and/or Artistic Director.

• A perusal copy of the script is available by emailing nineteenjaveenbah@gmail.com

Audition Registration: Register for Nineteen Auditions

Audition Pack: Nineteen Audition Pack

Performance Dates: 28 November – 12 December 2026

Performance Times:

• Saturday 28 November – 7:30pm

• Sunday 29 November – 2:00pm

• Friday 4 December – 7:30pm

• Saturday 5 December – 7:30pm

• Sunday 6 December – 2:00pm

• Friday 11 December – 7:30pm

• Saturday 12 December – 7:30pm

Performance Location: Javeenbah Theatre, 21 Stevens Street, Nerang QLD 4211

Rehearsal Dates: The final rehearsal schedule will be created in consultation with the successful cast. The creative team currently envisages rehearsing one weeknight and one weekend day/half-day each week.

Warnings: Exploration of masculinity, aggression, insecurity, relationships, and other potentially confronting themes. The roles of Josh and George require an on-stage same-sex kiss.

Performer Age: Adult performers.

Creative Team: Director – Jake Goodall, Assistant Director – Tahnee Croaker

Production Website: Javeenbah Theatre – Auditions

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Adam | Male-presenting | Stage age 18–30 | A stoner who doesn’t take care of himself. Adam is Noah’s younger brother.

• Noah | Male-presenting | Stage age 20–40 | A labourer and Adam’s older brother. Described as a naturally handsome young man with a winning smile.

• Josh | Male-presenting | Stage age 18–30 | A university student and gym junkie who works hard to look good and is always interested in the latest crazes. Immaculately presented and muscular. Please note: This role requires an on-stage same-sex kiss.

• George | Male-presenting | Stage age 18–30 | A university student described as an “average Joe.” He is a writer and storyteller. Please note: This role requires an on-stage same-sex kiss.