JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: Bleep Quest - Play on Stage

Title: Bleep Quest by Nicky Peelgrave

Presented By: Play on Stage

Genre: Contemporary Theatre / Youth Theatre / Comedy-Drama

Synopsis: What do you do when a bully is swearing in your face at school and threatening to smash you? Kate wishes she could transform into Harriet Hulkinator, her wrestling hero — then she could crush Billy without consequence. But life isn’t a wrestling ring, and fighting back could get her expelled. When Kate discovers something even more powerful than muscles — words — she realises she may be stronger than she ever believed.Bleep Quest is a funny, heartfelt story about bravery, finding your voice, and learning that there’s more than one way to stand up for yourself.

Audition Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025

Audition Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Audition Location and Address: Play on Stage, 97 Fernberg Road, Paddington

Audition Requirements:

• Register for a timeslot via the Play on Stage website.

• Before applying, ensure you are available for all rehearsals and performance dates (schedule downloadable online).

• Be prepared to read scenes and take direction appropriate to your age group.

Audition Registration: Register online via Play on Stage’s “Get Involved” page.

Performance Dates:

• Friday 27 February – 7:30pm show

• Sunday 1 March – 10:30am show

• Sunday 1 March – 3:00pm show

Performance Venue: Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills

Rehearsal Dates:

• Thursday 15 January – 9:00am–3:00pm

• Thursday 22 January – 9:00am–3:00pm

• Monday 26 January – 9:00am–12:00pm

• Wednesday 28 January – 5:15pm–7:15pm

• Wednesday 4 February – 5:15pm–7:15pm

• Wednesday 11 February – 5:15pm–7:15pm

• Wednesday 18 February – 5:15pm–7:15pm

• Wednesday 25 February – 6:00pm–9:00pm (Technical Rehearsal at Ron Hurley Theatre)

Rehearsal Venue: Play on Stage, 97 Fernberg Road, Paddington

Warnings: Themes include bullying, name-calling, and staged conflict suitable for young performers.

Performer Age: Children and young teens (ages 8–14 depending on role).

Production Website: https://www.playonstage.com.au/get-involved

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

KATE

• Female, age 8–10

• The hero of the story; funny, imaginative, brave, and sensitive.

ACTOR TWO (Male, 9–14 – multiple roles)

• Billy – Primary school bully; loud, reactive, insecure.

• Signor Ferranti – Dramatic Italian teacher.

• Mr Spencer – Classroom teacher.

ACTOR THREE (Male/Female, 9–14 – multiple roles)

• Mum/Dad – Kate’s parent.

• Mr/Ms Lawson – Drama teacher.

• Michael/Michaela – Kate’s best friend.

• Billy’s Mate – Schoolyard sidekick.

ACTOR FOUR (Female, 9–14 – multiple roles)

• Zara – Kate’s sibling.

• Granny – Kate’s grandmother.

• Mrs Percival – Office lady.

• Billy’s Mate – Schoolyard cohort.