AUDITION NOTICE: Ophelia Chooses - Ipswich Little Theatre

Title: Ophelia Chooses

Presented By: Ipswich Little Theatre Society Inc.

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Synopsis: Ophelia Chooses is a playful reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in which Ophelia, aided by a modern-day playwright and feminist, gains agency and challenges the male-centric world and even Shakespeare himself to take control of her destiny. Actors move between Shakespearean language and contemporary text as the story unfolds.

Audition Date: February 2nd, 2026

Audition Time: 7:30PM

Audition Location and Address: Audition address provided upon registration

Audition Requirements:

• Prepare a Shakespearean soliloquy (comedy, tragedy, or history)

• Cold reads from the script will be required

• Actors must be comfortable switching between Shakespearean and contemporary language

• No accent requirements

Audition Registration: Via the ILT audition form or by contacting the Director.

Audition Pack: Available on request from the Director.

Performance Dates: May 14th - 31st, 2026

Performance Times: Evening performances with possible matinees (to be confirmed)

Performance Location: Ipswich Little Theatre, Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich QLD

Rehearsal Dates: TBA (generally weekly from late February)

Rehearsal Times: Evenings and/or weekends

Rehearsal Location: Ipswich Little Theatre rehearsal spaces

Warnings: Adult themes and language; Shakespearean text

Performer Age: Roles range from late teens/20s through mature adults

Creative Team:

• Director – Alison Lees

• Assistant Director – Robyn Flashman

Production Website: ILT - Ophelia Chooses

Other Information: ILT membership may be required to partake in the play

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Ophelia – Dutiful young woman (18+) who discovers her own agency

• Fay – Modern feminist and playwright (40–60)

• Hamlet – Prince of Denmark (20s+)

• Laertes – Ophelia’s protective older brother (20s+)

• Polonius – Ophelia’s traditional father (60s+)

• Claudius – King of Denmark (40s+)

• Gertrude – Queen of Denmark (40s+)

• William Shakespeare – The playwright himself (40s+)

• Additional ensemble/support roles as required