AUDITION NOTICE: The Architect - Centenary Theatre Group

Title: The Architect

Presented By: Centenary Theatre Group

Genre: Contemporary Australian Drama

Synopsis:

Award-winning Australian playwright Aidan Fennessy's The Architect is a moving and uplifting contemporary drama about friendship and the unexpected connections that can change our lives.

When Helen's partner John heads overseas, she reluctantly agrees to employ a temporary carer. Against all expectations, she chooses Lennie – a young drifter and jack-of-all-trades whose qualifications are questionable, but whose enthusiasm for life is undeniable.

As an unlikely friendship develops, Helen and Lennie help one another confront difficult truths, discovering that hope, humour and companionship can be found in the most unexpected places.

Warm, funny and deeply human, The Architect explores end-of-life choices, resilience and the comfort we find in meaningful connection.

Audition Date: Saturday 11 July 2026

Audition Time: 10:00am

Audition Location and Address: Chelmer Community Centre, 15 Queenscroft Street, Chelmer QLD

Audition Requirements: All auditionees will be required to cold read excerpts from the play.

Performance Dates: 5–27 September 2026

Performance Location: Chelmer Community Centre, 15 Queenscroft Street, Chelmer QLD

Warnings: Themes of terminal illness and end-of-life choices.

Director: Brian Hinselwood

Production Website: https://www.centenarytheatre.com.au/auditions

For enquiries, contact Brian Hinselwood on 0417 622 553 or brian@hinselwood.net.

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Helen (Female, 60s–70s) - Intelligent, fiercely independent and confronting a life-changing diagnosis. A complex, emotionally rich leading role.

• Lennie (Male, 20s–30s) - A charismatic drifter and jack-of-all-trades with boundless optimism and a significant secret. Warm, engaging and full of life.

• John (Male, 60s–70s) - Helen's devoted partner. Practical, caring and deeply committed to those he loves.

• Jeremy (Male, 30s–40s) - A doctor and close friend of Helen and John. Compassionate, professional and supportive.