Audition Notice: Vanya Sonia Masha and Spike - Noosa Arts Theatre

Title: Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike

Presented By: Noosa Arts Theatre

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Synopsis: A riotous, heartfelt comedy where Chekhov meets cocktails, midlife crises, and a very tight pair of shorts. The play follows siblings who have spent years stuck in the past and are suddenly forced to confront the present - along with an aging movie-star sister, her much younger boyfriend, a prophetic cleaning lady, and a starry-eyed ingénue.

Audition Date: February 9th, 2026

Audition Time: 6PM

Audition Location and Address: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville, QLD 4567

Audition Requirements: Actors should prepare using the audition pieces provided (links available from the theatre website). Neutral accent preferred (not strong Australian); strong comic timing, listening, and truth in performance are essential.

Audition Registration: Attend the audition on the night; details for audition pieces and materials are available from Noosa Arts Theatre website

Audition Pack: Audition pieces available via the theatre’s audition resources found on the Noosa Arts Theatre website.

Performance Dates: May 21st - 31st, 2026

Performance Times:

• Thursdays & Fridays - 7:30PM

• Saturdays - Sundays - 2PM

Performance Location: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville, QLD 4567

Performer Age: Adult roles; specific age guidance provided in character descriptions.

Production Website: Noosa Arts Theatre - Vanya Sonia Masha and Spike

Other Information: Noosa Arts Theatre encourages performers of all experience levels. Auditionees are encouraged to join the theatre’s audition notification list for updates.

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Vanya – Male, 50s–60s; dry, intelligent, deeply stuck, centre of the household chaos.

• Sonia – Female identifying, 40s–50s; earnest, anxious, emotionally raw, emotional heart of the play.

• Masha – Female identifying, 50s–60s; glamorous, dramatic, narcissistic actress.

• Spike – Male identifying, 20s–early 30s; confident, self-absorbed, unintentionally hilarious.

• Cassandra – Female identifying, any age; wild, theatrical prophetic neighbour.

• Nina – Female identifying, early 20s; bright, hopeful aspiring actress.