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Noises Off Audition Information
We are very excited to have Karl Buckley directing "Noises Off" for us. Karl comes with many years’ experience and is one of Auckland's best directors.
SYNOPISIS
Noises Off
By Michael Frayn
"Noises Off" is a fast-paced, brilliantly structured farce about the disasters that befall a hapless theatre company as they attempt to stage a mediocre British sex comedy titled "Nothing On."
Act One shows the final rehearsal the night before opening, as the frazzled director struggles to control an unprepared cast prone to forgotten lines, missed cues, and backstage drama.
Act Two flips the perspective — the set is reversed, and we witness the backstage antics during a mid-run performance. Relationships unravel, tempers flare, and silent feuds erupt into physical comedy, all while the show attempts to go on in front of an oblivious audience.
Act Three returns to the stage (now in shambles) for a performance near the end of the tour, where everything that can go wrong does — with disastrous and hilarious results.
A love letter to the chaos of live theatre, "Noises Off" is a masterclass in timing, slapstick, and sheer theatrical joy.
AUDITION NOTICE – Noises Off by Michael Frayn
Presented by Centrestage Theatre Company
Directed by Karl Buckley
Audition Dates:
Sunday 8 June 2025, 6pm-10pm
Centrestage Theatre Rehearsal Room
Performance Season:
Friday 5 to Saturday 13 September 2025
Centrestage Theatre
ABOUT THE PLAY
Noises Off is a fast-paced, physical, and wildly funny farce that lifts the curtain on the chaos backstage during a disastrous production of a play-within-a-play. We follow the bumbling cast and crew through rehearsals, behind-the-scenes bedlam, and a final performance where everything unravels in spectacular fashion.
This show is a love letter to the madness of live theatre — with doors slamming, plates of sardines flying, and hilarity in every scene.
ROLES AVAILABLE
All roles are open and available to actors of all backgrounds and experience levels. We’re looking for strong comedic timing, physicality, and great ensemble energy.
Ages are indicative only, but all performers must be 18+. All roles are unpaid.
All characters require an English accent, so you will need to demonstrate that in your audition.
CHARACTERS
Lloyd Dallas – (35-50); The temperamental director of "Nothing On"
Dotty Otley / Mrs Clackett – (45-65); A seasoned actress with a forgetful streak
Garry Lejeune / Roger – (25-45); A well-meaning actor prone to jealousy and incomplete sentences
Brooke Ashton / Vicki – (20s); A young, earnest actress who loses her contact lenses (and her cool). See costuming note below.
Frederick Fellowes / Philip Brent – (35-50); Sweet but dim, with a fear of violence and blood. See costuming note below.
Belinda Blair / Flavia Brent – (30-50); Practical and cheerful, often the peacemaker
Selsdon Mowbray / Burglar – (50-70); An elderly actor with a fondness for drink
Poppy Norton-Taylor – (25-35); The nervous and overworked assistant stage manager. See costuming note below.
Tim Allgood – (25-35); The exhausted jack-of-all-trades stagehand
Note: This production requires physical comedy and choreographed movement — actors will be asked to read scenes and may be asked to demonstrate some basic physical blocking during auditions.
AUDITION FORMAT
Short monologues will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to move.
BOOK AN AUDITION TIME:
please email auditions@CentrestageTheatre.co.nz with approx. time you would like, what part you are auditioning for, your age and any other relevant details.
COSTUMING
The roles of Brooke/Vicki, Frederick/Philip, and Poppy are required to perform in underwear at various stages of the show. For Brooke/Vicki, this is is for an extended amount of time throughout show. We will do our best to ensure the needs of the show are balanced with the comfort of the performer
ASK QUESTIONS
Email director, Karl Buckley - karldbuckley@gmail.com
Come be part of the beautiful chaos — we can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage!
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