JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: The Wishing Well - Play on Stage
- Samantha Hancock
- May 4
- 2 min read
Title: The Wishing Well
Presented By: Play on Stage
Genre: Children's Theatre
Synopsis: Alma has never believed in wishes coming true—until she stumbles upon a mysterious Wishing Well in her local park. One wish turns into many, and soon Alma is caught up in a magical, unpredictable world where anything she desires could become real. The Wishing Well, written by Jack Barrett and Virag Dombay, is a whimsical and thought-provoking play that explores what happens when we’re given the freedom to wish without limits.
Audition Date: Monday 12 May 2025
Audition Time:
5:30pm–6:00pm
6:00pm–6:30pm
6:30pm–7:00pm
7:00pm–7:30pm
7:30pm–8:00pm
Note: First in, best dressed. Younger auditionees will be prioritised for earlier slots.
Audition Location and Address: Play on Stage, 97 Fernberg Road, Paddington
Audition Requirements: No preparation necessary. Auditionees will participate in drama games and perform cold reads from the script.
Audition Registration: Email your expression of interest to director Virag Dombay at virag@playonstage.com.au
Audition Pack: Click here to view the full audition pack (PDF)
Available Roles:
Alma – Aged 8–12
Creature – Aged 8–12
Elliot / Coin – Aged 7–9
Mum / Snail – Aged 9–14
Dad / Bucket – Aged 9–14
All characters are described as quirky and fun to play.
Performance Dates:
Monday 30 June 2025
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Thursday 3 July 2025
Performance Times: 1:00pm daily
Performance Location: The Briswest Centre, 132 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Rehearsal Dates: Wednesdays: 14 May – 25 June
Additional rehearsals on Mondays: 16, 23 June
Final week rehearsals and performance calls from 30 June – 3 July
Rehearsal Times: Wednesdays & some Mondays, 5:30pm–7:30pm
Rehearsal Location: Play on Stage, 97 Fernberg Road, Paddington
Required Age: Auditionees aged 7–14
Crew:
Writer: Jack Barrett & Virag Dombay
Director: Virag Dombay
Production Website: https://www.playonstage.com.au/get-involved
Other information: Performers will be paid according to the relevant Live Performance Award Rates for their age group during performance and call times. Rehearsals are unpaid (in-kind). Additional rehearsals may be added depending on venue availability in the final week.
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