Auditions kick off on Sunday for a local theatre company’s play

IT’S only three days until lovers of acting have a fabulous chance to audition for Beechworth Theatre Company’s (BTC) next performance with the award-winning modern play ‘God of Carnage’. BTC president and director of the play Elroy Bos said the performance offered actors a real challenge to get into character. The dark and satirical comedy is written by French playwright, novelist, screenwriter and actress Yasmina Reza. The playwright is known for her insightful and often humorous explorations of human relationships and societal issues. Some background is two married couples meet to discuss the fight between their two sons that led to one of them being hurt. Annette Raleigh is a woman of wealth management with her husband Alan a lawyer while Veronica Novak is a writer, and her husband Michael a wholesaler. They start a friendly discussion which becomes increasingly childish and combative and reveals the cracks in their lives and relationships. And whatever did happen to the hamster? Auditions for the roles of the upper class, well-mannered Raleigh couple, as well as the polished, educated Novak couple takes place this Sunday, 29 June between 2pm and 5 pm and then Monday, 30 June between 7pm and 9pm. Mr Bos said the play asks the audience an interesting question about the difference between the people we become as we grow older and the image we display to others. “I hope the audience will walk out of the theatre having seen great acting, with elements of the play they loved, disliked and didn't understand and remain silent for a while until perhaps they see that there is a bottle, a mobile phone or a hamster in their own lives and decide to do something with it,” he said. If this opportunity sparks your interest visit BTC website beechworththeatrecompany.com.au/call-for-auditions for more information about roles and auditioning. An introduction email or any questions can be sent to hello@beechworththeatrecompany.com.au. Auditions are being held at the Beechworth Soldiers’ Memorial Hall.

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