AUDITION NOTICE: Senior IMPACT Ensemble: At the End of the World - Empire Youth Arts
- Samantha Hancock
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
Title: Senior IMPACT Ensemble 2025: At the End of the World
Presented By: Empire Youth Arts – The Empire Theatre
Genre: Devised Theatre / Contemporary Ensemble Performance
Synopsis: At the End of the World is a darkly satirical, meme-fuelled theatrical rebellion against climate catastrophe, political chaos, and the collective Gen Z existential dread. In a world that seems to be crumbling, where headlines scream disaster and every swipe on social media adds to the noise, the 2025 Senior IMPACT Ensemble will dive into creating an original work that reclaims joy as the ultimate act of defiance. Blending comedy, politics, memes, and powerful storytelling, this show dares to ask: how do you laugh at the apocalypse?
Audition Date: Saturday 3 May 2025
Audition Time:
Group Audition: 10:00am – 11:00am
Solo Auditions (Booked Slots): 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Audition Location and Address: The Empire Theatre, 54–56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD
Audition Requirements:
Task 1: Perform a published short monologue from a play, film or TV show that best showcases your performance style and strengths.
Task 2: Present an original self-devised piece (monologue, poem, song, speech or movement work) from a character facing “the end of their world” – which could be literal or metaphorical.
Each solo audition is strictly 6 minutes in total.
Applicants must attend the group audition and their solo audition slot.
Available Roles: A devised ensemble of 8–14 young performers (ages 15–20). The show will be developed collaboratively by the cast and creatives.
Audition Registration: Complete and submit the application form (included in the audition pack) to: youtharts@empiretheatre.com.au Or deliver in person to the Empire Ticket Office.
Deadline: 3:00pm Thursday 1 May 2025
Audition Pack: Available here Empire Theatre’s website
Performance Dates:
Wednesday 22 October 2025 (Preview, 7:00pm)
Thursday 23 October 2025 (7:00pm)
Friday 24 October 2025 (7:00pm)
Performance Location: The Armitage Centre, The Empire Theatre
Rehearsal Dates: Workshops and rehearsals occur on Mondays from 4:00pm–6:00pm or 4:00pm–8:00pm between May–October 2025, with intensives during the September holidays and full production week in October.
Required Age: 15–20 years old (applicants must be within this range at the time of the project)
Creative Team:
Lead Creative: Grace Sankey
Creative Collaborator: David Burton
Production Website: empiretheatre.com.au
Other Information:
The project fee is $660 (payment plans and financial assistance available).
There is also the opportunity to apply as an Assistant Creative / Writer, a volunteer role assisting in shaping the work alongside the Lead Creative and Creative Collaborator. Writers must submit a short writing sample and 100 words on why they’d like to be involved, and attend the group and solo audition (Task 2 only).
Young people of all backgrounds, physical abilities, and levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
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