AUDITION NOTICE: The Oasis - Overture Theatricals

Title: The Oasis

Presented By: Overture Theatricals (PATHWAYS Program)

Genre: Original Australian Musical / Supernatural Comedy / 1980s Pop-Rock

Synopsis: The Oasis is an original Australian supernatural comedy musical by Bradley McCaw, featuring an energetic 1980s-inspired pop-rock score. A group of disconnected young people discover a mysterious, magical Oasis hidden on their school grounds. As its supernatural influence begins to transform their lives, the students are drawn into an investigation of the extraordinary force growing inside the cave. Each must confront their past, overcome personal challenges and decide whether they are willing to stand together and fight for something they believe in. Following the success of Overture Theatricals' 2026 Any Moment Pathways Production, this developmental workshop production offers Brisbane performers the opportunity to collaborate directly with the composer, explore new material and help shape an original Australian musical before its next stage of development.

Audition Date: Self-tape submissions, followed by invitation-only in-person callbacks.

Callback Dates and Times:

• Friday 30 October 2026: 8:00am–4:00pm

• Saturday 31 October 2026: 8:00am–12:00pm

• Sunday 1 November 2026: 8:00am–2:00pm, or from 4:00pm onwards

Audition Location and Address: PIP Theatre, Milton, Brisbane QLD (in-person callbacks).

Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 9:00pm (Brisbane time).

Audition Requirements:

The production is seeking performers with strong singing, acting, movement and collaborative development skills.

• All applicants must prepare and record the specified audition excerpt from You Don't Notice from The Oasis.

• Overture Theatricals is seeking approximately 8–12 performers.

• Use the supplied backing track when recording.

• Performers are welcome to sing the excerpt in their own vocal range. The provided sheet music is written in a lower key than the backing track.

• Submit a working, accessible video link.

• Applicants do not need to prepare individual character solos for the initial self-tape.

• Vocal ranges and song keys may be adjusted after casting.

• Character-specific sheet music may be provided to performers selected for callbacks.

Audition Registration:

Email hello@overturetheatricals.com with:

• Full name

• Email address and phone number

• Accessible self-tape video link

• Headshot link

• Performance CV link

• Vocal range or voice type, if known

• Preferred callback dates and time windows

• Confirmation of availability for the development, rehearsal and performance dates

• Any known scheduling conflicts

Audition Pack: Download Audition Materials and Character Information

Music Reference: Listen to You Don't Notice on Spotify

Performance Dates: Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 January 2027

Performance Location: PIP Theatre, Milton, Brisbane QLD

Rehearsal Dates:

Development Workshops – November/December 2026:

• Sunday 1 November — To be confirmed

• Sunday 8 November

• Sunday 15 November

• Sunday 22 November

• Sunday 29 November

• Sunday 6 December

• Sunday 13 December — To be confirmed

January 2027:

• 11–12 January: Music, choreography and final development.

• 13–16 January: Staging rehearsals.

• 18–19 January: Technical rehearsals.

• 20–23 January: Performances.

Performer Age: Principal character playing ages range from approximately 18–70+, with student and adult ensemble roles spanning approximately 18–60.

Creative Team:

• Writer / Producer: Bradley McCaw

• Director: Sherryl-Lee Secomb

• Musical Director: William Martineau

Production Website: https://overturetheatricals.com/audition-materials

Other information:

• This is a profit-share workshop production, rather than a conventional fixed-fee engagement.

• Both principal performers and understudies will participate in the development process. The project provides experience in the creation and development of new Australian musical theatre.

• Cast members will work directly with the composer to workshop and refine original musical material.

• November workshops will focus on music and script development, table work and developing a preliminary blocking outline.

• The development period will conclude with a full-show performance at music stands.

• Cast members are expected to memorise the entire show over the Christmas break, ready for staging rehearsals in January.

• All listed characters and ensembles have solo material, although not all songs have been recorded for reference.

  
  

Available Roles/Character Breakdown

RAY

• Playing Age: 18–26

• Penny's brother and a self-described outsider who is obsessed with UFOs. Ray's fascination with the unexplained sets him apart from those around him and connects him to the mystery of the Oasis.

• Suggested Listening:

  • You Don't Notice

  • Please Don't Suck

  • This We Can Change

PENNY

• Playing Age: 18–26

• Ray's sister. Driven, highly successful and accustomed to taking responsibility, Penny is exhausted by the constant need to rescue her brother from his own decisions.

• Suggested Listening:

  • Picture a Girl (available on YouTube)

  • You Don't Notice

  • Please Don't Suck

    
    

TONY

• Playing Age: 18–26

• A newcomer to town who arrives as part of a community service program.

• Suggested Listening:

  • Good Morning Sun

  • You Don't Notice

  • Please Don't Suck

  
  

CHARLIE

• Playing Age: 18–26

• Penny's best friend, described in the musical as coming from the richest family in town.

• Suggested Listening:

  • You Don't Notice

  • Please Don't Suck

  • This We Can Change

  
  

CHANCELLOR

• Playing Age: 30–70s

The chancellor/director of the school or university. An authority figure within the educational institution where the story takes place.

ROYCE

• Playing Age: Early 20s–40s

• Second-in-command to the Chancellor. Responsible for running the community service program.

  
  

O'BRIEN

• Playing Age: 30–50s

• An investigator hired by Ray to find the mysterious Oasis.

• Suggested Listening:

  • The Remedy

  
  

STUDENTS

• Playing Age: 18–30

• Students attending Ridgecliffe University. Seeking versatile performers who can portray a range of characters and demonstrate strong acting, singing and movement abilities.

• Suggested Listening:

  • You Don't Notice

  • Please Don't Suck

  • This We Can Change

  
  

ADULTS

• Playing Age: 20–60s

• Residents of Ridgecliffe who portray a variety of characters throughout the musical. Seeking versatile performers with strong script interpretation and movement abilities.