AUDITION NOTICE: The Shawshank Redemption - Ipswich Little Theatre

Title: The Shawshank Redemption

Presented By: Ipswich Little Theatre (ILT)

Genre: Drama / Adaptation

Synopsis: When Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the notorious Shawshank Prison, he must find a way to survive—and keep his hope alive—amid corruption, violence, and despair. Through resilience, intelligence, and the unlikely friendship of fellow inmate Red, Andy discovers redemption in the darkest of places. Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella and made famous by the acclaimed 1994 film, The Shawshank Redemption is a powerful story of friendship, endurance, and the unbreakable human spirit.

Audition Date: Monday 10 November 2025 – 7:30pm

Audition Location and Address: Ipswich Little Theatre (ILT) Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich QLD

Audition Requirements:

• Prepare a 1-minute dramatic monologue showcasing emotional depth and character range.

• Familiarise yourself with the provided audition sides on website.

• Be ready for cold readings during the audition.

• Complete the online audition form before attending.

Audition Registration: Register Here via ILT’s Website

Performance Dates: 25 February – 14 March 2026

Performance Times: Evenings: 7:30pm | Matinees: 2:00pm

Performance Location: Ipswich Little Theatre (ILT) Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich QLD

Rehearsal Dates & Times:

• Monday, Tuesday & Friday evenings – 7:30pm onwards

• Additional weekend rehearsals as required

Warnings: Contains strong adult themes, violence, and coarse language

Performer Age: 18+

Creative Team:

• Director – Shane Mallory – 0403 175 702

• AD - Amanda Harrison – 0449 595 458 info@ilt.org.au

Production Website: https://www.ilt.org.au/getinvolved/auditions/

Other Information:

• Actors must be able to perform with authentic American dialects as noted.

• All auditionees are encouraged to indicate availability for backstage or front-of-house support if not cast.

• ILT encourages diverse casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds.

• ILT membership is required for insurance and participation purposes.

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Andy Dufresne (20–40, Male) – Intelligent, quiet, and resourceful. Wrongfully convicted banker who maintains hope through intellect and resilience. Must be physically dexterous (capable of climbing down a pipe). General American accent required.

• Red (Ellis Boyd Redding) (20–50, Male, Person of Colour) – Charismatic and streetwise inmate. The voice of experience and humanity. General American accent required.

• Warden Norton (30–50, Male) – A self-righteous preacher-type hiding corruption and cruelty beneath piety. Southern American accent preferred.

• Bryan Hadley (20–50, Male) – Head guard. Loyal to Norton, blunt, and power-hungry. Boston accent required.

• Bogs Diamond (20–40, Male) – The prison’s feared “Sister” leader; a charming yet violent predator. General American accent.

• Brooks Hatlen (50–75, Male) – Elderly librarian and long-term inmate. Kind and institutionalised, unable to cope with freedom. General American accent.

• Entwistle (20–50, Male) – A gentle, well-meaning prison guard who tries to appear tough. General American accent.

• Rooster (20–50, Male) – Southern “Sister” who thrives on dominance and routine. Southern American accent required.

• Rico (20–50, Male, Person of Colour preferred) – Born-again Christian with bipolar disorder. Puerto Rican accent preferred.

• Tommy Williams (18–30, Male) – Young, impressionable inmate. A good-hearted “pretty boy” who looks up to Andy. General American accent.

• Dawkins (20–50, Male) – Charismatic inmate addicted to gambling. General American accent.

• Pinky (18–40, Male) – A self-serving opportunist who shifts alliances easily. General American accent.