YOUTH AUDITION NOTICE: The Play Forge - Phoenix Arts Academy
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Title: The Play Forge 2026
Presented By: Phoenix Arts Academy
Genre: One-Act Play / Youth Theatre Intensive / Drama Workshop Performance
Synopsis: The Play Forge is a 5-day intensive theatre program for high school students, culminating in a performance of a one-act play. Participants experience the full play-building process from rehearsal to performance, developing skills in acting, stagecraft, character development, movement, voice, and production roles. The program also includes opportunities for students to work in technical and backstage areas, supporting a final staged performance at the end of the week.
Audition Date: Monday June 29th, 2026 (auditions held on Day 1 of the program for succesful applicants)
Audition Time: From 9:00AM (within workshop schedule)
Audition Location and Address: Phoenix Ensemble, Beenleigh Show Grounds, James St, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Audition Requirements:
Auditions conducted in-person on the first day of the program
Students will be given scripts and role details the week prior
Participants may be cast in acting or technical/production roles
Expression of interest required prior to acceptance
Audition Registration:
Expressions of interest open - May 15th, 2026
Close - June 12th, 2026
Formal registration and payment deadline - June 21st, 2026
Audition Pack: The Play Forge Audition Pack
Performance Dates: Friday July 3rd, 2026
Performance Times: 7PM
Performance Location: Phoenix Ensemble, Beenleigh Show Grounds, James St, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Rehearsal Dates: June 29th - July 3rd, 2026 (5-day intensive program)
Rehearsal Times: 9AM - 3PM daily (final day includes technical rehearsal and evening performance)
Rehearsal Location: Phoenix Ensemble, Beenleigh Show Grounds, James St, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Warnings:
Intensive schedule over 5 consecutive days
Final day includes full technical rehearsal and live performance
Participation fee required ($200)
Students must bring their own food each day
Performer Age: Years 7–12 (high school students only; older students may be given preference)
Creative Team:
Director - Julianne Clinch
Producer - Kym Brown
Production Website: Phoenix Ensemble
Other Information:
Participants may take on both on-stage and technical roles
Includes training in stagecraft, movement, voice, script work, and production skills
Includes project t-shirt, scripts, and some costume/prop items
Each participant receives one complimentary ticket to the final performance
Limited places available; selection based on expression of interest
Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Not specified in advance — roles are assigned during the first day of the program after auditions.
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