AUDITION NOTICE: The Savannah Sipping Society - Sunnybank Theatre

Title: The Savannah Sipping Society

Presented By: Sunnybank Theatre Group

Genre: Comedy Theatre

Synopsis:

Four middle-aged Southern women, each stuck in a rut, meet by chance at an impromptu happy hour and decide it’s time to shake things up. Over six months of hilarious misadventures, shared secrets, and a healthy dose of “liquid therapy,” these women rediscover joy, confidence, and the power of friendship.

A warm, witty, and deeply human comedy about starting fresh — no matter your age.

Audition Date: Saturday 22 November 2025

Audition Time: 9:30am

Audition Location and Address: Sunnybank Theatre Group, 14 Mains Road, Sunnybank QLD 4109

Audition Requirements:

• Cold reading from the script (provided on the day)

• Prepare a Southern accent (light and lived-in, not caricature)

• Bring water, wear comfortable clothing

• Ensemble chemistry is a major casting factor

Audition Registration: Register online: https://www.sunnybanktheatre.com.au/audition-register

Audition Pack: https://www.sunnybanktheatre.com.au/_files/ugd/82a0a2_1f7fb8633d7d4584874bfa01257a5de6.pdf

Performance Dates: 27 February – 14 March 2026

Performance Location: Sunnybank Theatre Group, 14 Mains Road, Sunnybank QLD

Rehearsal Dates: Begin early January 2026

Rehearsal Times: Tuesday evenings, Saturday 10am–4pm

Performer Age: Adults — generally mid 40s to early 70s (playing ages)

Creative Team: Director — Diane Watson

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

Other Information:

• Strong ensemble chemistry is vital — the heart of this production is the bond between the four women

• Performers must commit fully to both rehearsal blocks and performance dates

• A Southern accent is required but should feel grounded, warm, and authentic

• All auditionees will be contacted with their outcome

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Randa Covington — Late 40s to early 50s Structured, professional, and tightly wound. Recently made redundant and desperately trying to keep her pride intact. Sharp, witty, vulnerable underneath.

• Dot Haigler — Late 60s to early 70s Warm, gentle, newly widowed and trying to navigate life alone. Sweet, open-hearted, quietly adventurous.

• Marlafaye Mosley — 50s Wild, brassy, unapologetically outspoken. Recently divorced and moving on with fire and humour. Must balance comedy with emotional depth.

• Jinx Jenkins — Late 40s to mid 50s Charismatic, energetic, previous-life-coach vibes. Always on the move, always chasing something. Playful, dramatic, deeply human.