AUDITION NOTICE: One Act Plays - Mousetrap Theatre

Title: One Act Plays

Presented By: Mousetrap Theatre Company Inc.

Genre: Comedy / Classical Theatre

Synopsis:

Mousetrap Theatre presents a season of one-act plays featuring two contrasting works.

• “Still Here Love” Written and directed by Dee Heath.

Synopsis Still Here Love is a play about a group of female friends meeting up for coffee, their adventures on the way and their shared experiences of aging in a society obsessed with female youth and beauty. The play examines the weight of societal expectations on women and the shifting mindsets of women of a ‘certain age’. This original script is comedic, dramatic at times and heartfelt. We are seeking strong character actors who can embody a range of emotions and would like to be part of something different and original at this year’s One Act Festival.

• “Rambles On Radio” Written by Robert Scott Directed by Chris Packman.

Synopsis Christopher Rambles is delighted to be performing his play on the radio with his daughter in a starring role, but others are less content with the casting. Worse still, there’s more drama behind the microphone than is going out over the air.

Audition Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026

Audition Time: From 6PM

Audition Location and Address: Mousetrap Theatre, 157 Sutton Street, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia

Audition Requirements:

• No preparation required

• Actors will read from the script with others at the audition

• May audition for one or both plays

Audition Registration:

• Email to register and receive audition pack (Still Here Love) -deeheath438@gmail.com

• Enquiries for Rambles On Radio - 0403 886 458

Audition Pack:

• Provided upon registration (Still Here Love)

• Full script available online for Rambles On Radio

Performance Dates:

• May 29 - 31st, 2026

• September 18th - 20th, 2026

Performance Times:

• May Friday & Saturday - 7:30PM

• May Sunday - 2:30PM

• September TBC

Performance Location:

• Mousetrap Theatre, Redcliffe

• Murrumba Drama Festival and other SEQ festival venues

Warnings:

• Themes relating to aging, relationships, and interpersonal conflict

Performer Age:

• Teens to 70+ depending on role

Creative Team:

• Still Here Love: Writer/Director – Dee Heath

• Rambles On Radio: Writer – Robert Scott; Director – Chris Packman

Production Website: Mousetrap Theatre - One Act Plays

Other Information:

• Productions will tour the South East Queensland drama festival circuit

• Casts may participate in multiple festival performances

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

Still Here Love

• Sandra - 70s Fabulous and vibrant woman. (Already cast)

• Karen 40–55 Confident, sarcastic, and warm, navigating menopause with humour.

• Marnie Early 40s–50s Apologetic and people-pleasing, ready for personal change.

• Danielle 40s–50s Intelligent and appearance-focused, resisting aging.

• Beautician 20s Bright and overly positive, promoting unrealistic beauty standards.

• Male Waiter Teen–early 20s Uninterested and gormless; strong comedic timing.

• Security Guard Any age Irritable, bored, and power-hungry.

• Young Flirty Customer Teen–early 20s Non-speaking role; present throughout.

• Teenage Daughter Teen Typical disengaged teenager, glued to phone.

Rambles On Radio

• Christopher Male, 40+ Pompous radio host.

• Georgina Female, 20+ His nervous, stage-frightened daughter.

• Charlie Any gender, 30+ In charge of sound effects.

• Louise Female, 30+ Nit-picking and deceptive.

• Martin Male, 30+ Louise’s husband, unaware of her secret.

• Harry Male, 30+ Unexpectedly becomes a star.