Canberra REP holds open auditions for all six Season productions each year.
Open auditions for productions in REP’s Season productions will be advertised below when they are announced. Sign up to our eNews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to be the first to know about Audition opportunities.
If you have any questions please email auditions@canberrarep.org.au or call (02) 6257 1950 or (02) 6247 4222.
LIZZY, DARCY & JANE | AUDITIONS
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Audition applications are now open for Canberra REP's production of Lizzy, Darcy & Jane
A tale where reality and fiction collide.
Jane Austen pits her wit and will against her greatest adversary and ally-Elizabeth Bennet. Heady with her first taste of love, Jane aged 20 creates Elizabeth with Mr Darcy taking on the role of her arch enemy and reluctant admirer. But when her actual romance sours, she sentences Elizabeth to marry the odious Mr Collins and herself to an equally disastrous marriage. The fates of the author, the novel and its heroine are at stake. Elizabeth Bennet must take action.
Lizzy, Darcy & Jane explores the lives of familiar characters, and a favourite author—but who is in control? Come with us through the twists and turns as life imitates art, imitating life.
An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORIGIN (TM) Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. - A Concord Theatricals Company
With the exception of Jane and Elizabeth, it is likely actors will be playing multiple roles. We’re looking for actors who can create and shift between distinct characters. Some physical comedy ability will be required, particularly for the role of Mr Collins. If actors assume multiple roles, they will often shift between roles while on stage.
Ages are an indication only. The audition panel will be looking for actors who effectively embody the characters rather than casting according to age.
Characters in the play include real figures from Jane Austen’s life and fictional characters from Pride and Prejudice. The fictional characters can see and hear the real characters but the real characters (except for Cassandra at the end of Act II) can’t see or hear the fictional characters. Only Jane interacts with both.
LOW PAY? DON'T PAY! | AUDITIONS
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Audition applications are now open for Canberra REP's production of Low Pay? Don't Pay!
‘Farce at its finest…simply glorious.’ The Stage
Desperate times call for desperate measures…and with problems so desperately familiar, join with Antonia and Margherita as they navigate their own cost of living crisis!
‘The problems are desperately familiar…Fo-faced farce wears a broad smile and proceeds at breathtaking speed.’ Financial Times
An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORIGIN (TM) Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. - A Concord Theatricals Company
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We are looking for actors to play 6 main characters and smaller roles in this play! Multiple roles may be played by certain actors. Actors with experience in comedy are invited to addition for REP’s production of Dario Fo’s Low Pay? Don’t Pay. All parts require a creative approach to dialogue and physical movement. Teamwork and collaboration will be fundamental to the rehearsal process.
Audition format will be 5 minutes for each auditionee followed by 30 minutes for group audition. Up to 6 per group.
The play is a fast-paced farce, but to obtain the necessary heights of ridiculousness, great precision will be required.
All actors will work closely with the director and the rest of the production team to rehearse and develop this show. Rehearsals may take place on some weeknights, and on weekends with days to be advised following casting, and rehearsals expected to increase closer to opening of the show.
Across this process, the production team is here to help and assist in any and all preparation for performance. Intimacy and choreography (where needed) will be provided.
For the auditions please prepare a short monologue (2-3 minutes) preferably, but not necessarily, from the play. Actors should be prepared to stay for at least an hour
Auditions will be held in the Ryan Room at REP Saturday 31 May from 9am - 6pm, Sunday 1 June from 9am - 1pm and possibly on Monday 2 June 6 - 10pm, in 1 hour group slots. Please select your preferences and you will be emailed about these with as much notice as possible.
SCRIPTS are available from Canberra REP Theatre Wed-Fri 10am – 4pm. Closed on public holidays. There is a $5 cash deposit for scripts – refundable on return at the auditions. No card payments taken.
We are dedicated to telling stories that reflect and engage with the community they come from. In line with this, we highly encourage actors from diverse backgrounds, BIPOC creatives, linguistically diverse creatives, members of the LGBTQ+ community and members of the Disabled community to audition.
You will receive an email confirming all your audition details once you have applied. If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to tell us how much you love this play, email us here:
auditions@canberrarep.org.au
Thank you so much for deciding to audition, and good luck!
Cate and the REP team
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Audition for Canberra REP's productions of 2025
Information and dates for forthcoming auditions will be listed once known.
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Scripts are available, for all 2025 productions, from Canberra REP Theatre Wed - Fri 10am - 4pm, Closed on Public Holidays.
There is a $5 cash deposit for scripts - refundable on return at the audition. No card payments taken.
