AUDITION NOTICE: Women in Uniform - Coolum Theatre Players
- Jul 2
- 3 min read
Title: Women in Uniform
Presented By: Coolum Theatre Players
Genre: Comedy / Musical Theatre / Ensemble Theatre
Synopsis: Set in a remote all-women army barracks of the United Nations Peace Keeping Forces, Women in Uniform follows a rag-tag group of quirky, mismatched female soldiers stationed at Camp Firebird. Tasked with staging a morale-boosting Parade Drill to impress a visiting general, the group quickly finds things spiralling into a chaotic variety show while navigating military mishaps, personal dramas and the absurdity of army life.
Audition Dates and Times:
Sunday 12 July: 2:00pm or 4:00pm
Wednesday 15 July: 6:30pm
Callbacks, if required: Sunday 19 July at 1:00pm at Rory Williamson School of Dance.
Audition Location and Address:
Sunday auditions: Rory Williamson School of Dance, 12 William Street, Coolum Beach
Wednesday audition: Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum Beach
Audition Requirements:
All auditionees will be taught a song excerpt and choreography, then perform in groups.
Speaking role auditionees should familiarise themselves with provided script excerpts.
Solo singing role auditionees should prepare a maximum 2-minute song excerpt with backing track.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for dancing. No thongs or bare feet.
Audition Registration: Book an audition time
Enquiries: linda@gefken.com.au
Audition Pack:
Performance Dates: 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 November 2026
Possible additional performance Saturday 28 November at 7:30pm and possible preview Sunday 15 November at 2:00pm.
Performance Location: Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum Beach
Rehearsal Times: Commencing Wednesday 2 September 2026
Wednesday evenings: 6:30pm–9:30pm
Sunday afternoons/evenings: 4:00pm–8:00pm
Monday evenings may be added from October if required.
Compulsory tech/dress rehearsals: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, 9:00am–5:00pm
Compulsory mid-run rehearsal: Wednesday 25 November
Rehearsal Location:
Wednesday rehearsals: Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum Beach
Sunday rehearsals: Rory Williamson School of Dance, 12 William Street, Coolum Beach
Creative Team: Director: Linda Gefken, Writers: Liza Burgess and Linda Gefken
Production Website: https://coolumtheatre.com.au/auditions/
Other information:
All cast sing and dance in the ensemble.
Cast size expected to be 16–20.
All cast and crew must become financial members of Coolum Theatre Players ($15).
Cast must provide black, flat lace-up boots.
No roles are paid.
Stage, tech crew and front of house volunteers are also sought.
Auditions will be videoed for the director’s reference.
Production contains military comedy, personal drama and references to domestic violence, mental health, prison/ex-con experience and army life.
Available Roles/Character Breakdown:
Sergeant “Mac” MacDonald (30+) - Tough but fair leader of Camp Firebird. Dry wit, hidden warmth and a soft spot for Luna. Small solos and duets.
Corporal Morgan Schmidt (25+) - Over-organised logistics perfectionist who tries to control the chaos. Fancies herself as an opera singer. Small solos.
Private Luna “Tick” Bell (18+) - Spacey dreamer and wannabe star. Creative, scrappy and impulsive. Small solos and duets.
Private Dana “Kapow” Gregory (25+) - Heavily tattooed ex-con and pyromaniac turned explosives and camouflage specialist. Explosive temper and deep distrust. Small solos.
Private Francis “Frankie” Thomas (25+) - Sarcastic, loyal Corps mechanic with a heart of gold. Misses her wife and daughter. Small solos.
Private Ellie Rogers (18+)Sweet, shy and seemingly unsuited to army life. A wallflower with a surprising poetic side and powerful voice. Two large solos plus small solos.
Private Barb “Barbara Anne” Bateman (18+) - Optimistic team player and 1950s fanatic. A domestic violence survivor finding strength through friendship. Small solos and duets.
Private Patty Pink (18+) - Outrageously bizarre, joyful and pink-obsessed misfit with dry wit. Non-singing speaking role.
Private Rachael “Posh Spice” Fortescue-Spencer (18+) - Upper-class British, snobbish, wordy and neurodivergent. Hygiene-focused and proud of her family history. Small solos.
Private Yasmin “Whiner” Winehouse (25+) - Amy Winehouse-inspired character who claims to have been a backing singer but cannot sing. Whingey, whiny and a little dim. Non-singing speaking role.
Commander Jane Ironwood (40+) - Cold, no-nonsense commanding officer of Camp Firebird. Secretly supports the women. One duet.
General Gloria Mallory (50+) - Brutal, straight-arrow U.N. General with a hidden theatre-kid past and surprising softer side. One solo, dancer.
Additional Ensemble - Other members of the Firebird Corps and the General’s entourage.
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