AUDITIONS
Villanova Players welcomes the participation of any and all members of our community. We encourage people from marginalised groups and with diverse backgrounds, abilties and experience to apply.
David Williamson’s The Great Divide
David Williamson
by
Director
Elizabeth Morris
Sunday 16 March 2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tollowwood Street, Seven Hills
PERFORMANCE DATES:
REHEARSALS:
23rd May to 1st June 2025
Tuesday, Thursday nights, Sundays
Directed by:- Elizabeth Morris
Form/Style: comedy, drama
Length in minutes: 120
Cast: 7 total
Roles: 4 female identifying, 3 male identifying
Themes: political/social, community
Cast age groups: 18+
ROLES AVAILABLE
Alex Whittle - Female - Playing age - 50s/60s
A wealthy businesswoman with big plans for Wallis Heads, a coastal town in Australia; a ruthless character who sparks a bitter rivalry with the town's residents.
Grace Delahunty - Female - Playing age - 50s/60s
Alex's long-serving assistant who eventually backs the residents against Alex
Penny Poulter - Female - Playing age - 30s/40s
Leads an almost idyllic life in Wallis Heads but tries to hold back progress when Alex's plans are revealed. A feisty woman who doesn’t mince words
Rachel Poulter - Female - Playing age - 17
The teenage daughter of Penny Poulter who is keen for the change that Alex plans
Alan Bridger - Male - Playing age - 50s/60s/70s
The mayor of Wallis Heads, a former Senior Sergeant from Queensland who must collaborate with Alex
Brian - Male - Playing age - 30s/40s/50s
The local newspaper editor who struggles to understand Alex's plans
Joel - Male - Playing age - 30s/40s
TV journalist * in 1 scene only. Can be doubled with Brian
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