Title: Thursday’s Child
Presented By: Javeenbah Theatre Company
Genre: Surreal Drama
Synopsis: Tin Flute was born on a Thursday and has always felt at home in the subterranean tunnels he digs under his family’s farm. As his family struggles to survive during the Great Depression, Tin delves further into his underground world, filled with darkness and secrets. Based on Sonya Hartnett’s award-winning novel, this stage adaptation by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge, and Tim McGarry is a surreal and moving exploration of memory, fate, and resilience against misfortune.
AUDITION DETAILS:
Audition Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025
Movement Call: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Individual Auditions From: 11:30 am onwards
Location: Javeenbah Theatre Company,Cnr Stevens & Ferry Streets, Nerang
Audition Requirements:
All applicants must attend the movement call wearing comfortable clothing and bring water.
Prepare a 1-2 minute monologue in the style of the play (Australian accents preferred).
Be prepared for a possible cold-read from the script.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
Audition Registration: Audition Form
Audition Pack: Download the Audition Pack
Available Roles:
Harper Flute (Female Presenting, Playing Age 7-12 & 23): Spirited and brave storyteller.
‘Da’ Court Flute (Male Presenting, Playing Age 30-40): A poor, defeated farmer.
‘Mam’ Thora Flute (Female Presenting, Playing Age 30-40): Strong and stoic mother.
Audrey Flute (Female Presenting, Playing Age 14-19): A romantic and wilful teen.
Devon Flute (Male Presenting, Playing Age 12-17): A hopeful dreamer.
Tin Flute (Male Presenting, Playing Age 4-9): A mute boy who communicates through actions and physicality.
Caffy Flute (Puppet, Playing Age 0-4): The youngest sibling, requiring 3-4 puppeteers.
Mr Vandery Cable (Male Presenting, Playing Age 30-50): Powerful and opinionated pig farmer.
Mrs Rose Murphy/Traveller (Female Presenting, Playing Age 30-40): Forthright, kind-hearted busybody.
Mr Jock Murphy/Traveller (Male Presenting, Playing Age 30-40): Nervous yet kind-hearted farmer.
Rehearsal Details:
Start Date: February 13th, 2025
Schedule:
Tuesdays: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sundays: Varying times
Performance Dates:
May 10th – 24th, 2025
Evening Shows: 7:30 pm
Matinee Shows: 2:00 pm
Warnings: This production contains sensitive themes, including death, alcohol abuse, firearms, physical abuse, sexual assault, and child loss.
Recommended Age: 18+
Production Website: Visit Javeenbah Theatre
Other Information:
All successful auditionees must become financial members of Javeenbah Theatre for $10
For questions, contact thursdayschildjbah@gmail.com or artisticdirector@javeenbah.org.au

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