AUDITIONS: One Act Plays: Greed, Power & Confusion

Title: One Act Plays: Greed, Power & Confusion

Presented By: BATS Theatre Company Inc.

Genre: Comedy & Drama – One Act Play Collection

Synopsis:

Get ready to explore the chaotic, hilarious, and dark sides of greed, power, and confusion in this exciting collection of one-act plays. Featuring two witty comedies and one heartfelt drama, this winter production promises to challenge and entertain both performers and audiences alike. Whether you’re a newcomer or a theatre regular, this is a fantastic opportunity to jump into something bold, clever, and completely engaging.

Audition Date: Tuesday 15th April 2025

Audition Time: 7:30pm

Audition Location and Address: Buderim War Memorial Hall, 1 Main St, Buderim

Audition Requirements:

No pre-prepared monologues required.
Auditions are fun, relaxed, and supportive.
Play-readings are usually held one week before auditions to help you get a feel for the plays.
Confidence, punctuality, and willingness to give it a go are the most important factors!

House Hunter (Drama)

Written & Directed By: Jacqui Mata Luque

Synopsis: After the recent passing of her husband, Peggy is visited daily by a woman claiming to have known him from lawn bowls. As grief clouds her memory, Peggy is left to navigate a suspiciously sudden friendship and a tangled emotional landscape.

Characters:

Peggy: 70s, pale and frail.
Joyce: 70s, in good health.
Mariska: 45+, brash, mean, with a Russian accent.
Danny: 30s–40s, a bit of a buffoon.

Contact Jacqui: 0431 025 920

The Greatest Speech in the History of Humankind (Comedy)

Written & Directed By: Bruce Olive

Synopsis: It’s 2050. The world’s fate hangs on one speech... and the President has lost it. With no autocue and no idea what he’s supposed to say, chaos ensues in this fast-paced political farce.

Characters:

Jenkins: President’s PA, 30s–60s. Preferably male, but could be female.
Gladys: The makeup lady, 40s–60s.
The President: 40s–60s, male.
The Security Officer: Big, imposing presence, 20s–60s, male.

Contact Bruce: 0457 438 236

Elizabeth the Third (Comedy)

Written By: Ian Austin

Directed By: Sommer Darsana

Synopsis:A long-lost wealthy aunt is visiting, and the family is on their best behaviour… until three Elizabeths show up and mistaken identity sends everything hilariously off the rails.

Characters:

Mildred Smith-Smithers: Dithery, upper-middle-class matron, 30s–50s.
Harriet: Mildred’s greedy mother, 50s–70s.
Nubilia: Mildred’s plain teenage daughter, 20s.
Eloise: The maid, 20s–30s.
Liza (Elizabeth I): 30s–50s.
Elizabeth (Elizabeth II): 30s–50s.
Liz (Elizabeth III): 30s–50s.

Contact Sommer: 0400 921 388

Performance Dates:

Friday, 27 June 2025
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Friday, 4 July 2025
Saturday, 5 July 2025

Rehearsal Dates: Starting Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:30 PM

Production Website: https://batstheatre.com/auditions

Other Information:

A BATS Theatre Company Inc. membership is required if cast, with a small fee covering insurance.
No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm, a willingness to take direction, and be on time!