Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group Inc.
Auditions:
15 Jun 2025 @ 10:30am onwards
16 Jun 2025 @ 7:30pm onwards
17 Jun 2025 @ 7:30pm onwards
18 Jun 2025 @ 7:30pm onwards
VDL Awards Entry: 2025
Author: Adam Szymkowicz
Director: Brian Edmond
Genre: Comedy
Agent: Origin Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French
Synopsis
A gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale.
Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise, leading a motley group of Merry Men (only some of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John.
As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin? What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble?
Modern concerns and romantic entanglements clash on the battlefield and on the ramparts of Nottingham Castle in this play about selfishness, selflessness, love deferred and the fight. Always the fight. The fight must go on.
Audition Dates and Times:
10:30am onwards:
- Sun 15th Jun 2025
7:30pm onwards:
- Mon 16th Jun 2025
- Tue 17th Jun 2025
- Wed 18th Jun 2025
Performances: 21 Aug 2025 – 30 Aug 2025
Script will be made available to read.
ACTING ROLES:
Marian/Robin: The actress playing this leading role plays both roles.
Genders: Female
Ages: 20-30, 30-40
Alanna Dale:
Genders: Female
Ages: 16-20, 30-40
Sheriff of Nottingham:
Genders: Male
Ages: 20-30, 30-40, 40-55, 55-65
Lady Shirley:
Genders: Female
Ages: 30-40, 40-55, 55-65
Prince John:
Genders: Male
Ages: 30-40, 40-55
Tanner: Any gender
Ages: 16-20, 20-30, 30-40
Will Scarlett: Female (played as male)
Ages: 16-20, 20-30, 30-40
Much The Miller: Nonbinary – can be played by female, male, transgender, genderqueer, or non-binary individual
Ages: 16-20, 20-30, 30-40
Friar Tuck:
Genders: Male
Ages: 30-40, 40-55, 55-65
Tommy of no consequence:
Genders: Played as a male by any gender.
Ages: 16-20, 20-30, 30-40
Sir Theo the Punctual:
Genders: Played as a male by any gender.
Ages: 20-30, 30-40, 40-55
Sir Lenny the Observant:
Genders: Played as a male by any gender.
Ages: 20-30, 30-40, 40-55
Lucy:
Genders: Female
Ages: 20-30, 30-40
Guards: Played as male by any gender – number of guards from 2 to 5
Genders:
Ages: 16-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-55, 55-65, 65+
Little John: Large
Genders: Male
Ages: 30-40, 40-55, 55-65
Backstage Roles: Set Build, Costumes, Front of House
Precast Characters:
None
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
10:30am onwards:
- Sun 15th Jun 2025
7:30pm onwards:
- Mon 16th Jun 2025
- Tue 17th Jun 2025
- Wed 18th Jun 2025
- Sun 22 Jun 2025 – possible callbacks
Audition Venue Name: Strathmore Community Hall
Audition Venue Address:
50 Loeman Street
Strathmore 3041
Audition Enquiries Contact: Brian Edmond – email – bedled@hotmail.com or call 0417 694 567.
PERFORMANCES
Season Dates: 21 Aug 2025 – 30 Aug 2025
Showtimes:
2:00pm on:
- Sun 24th Aug 2025
8:00pm on:
- Thu 21st Aug 2025
- Fri 22nd Aug 2025
- Sat 23rd Aug 2025
- Wed 27th Aug 2025
- Thu 28th Aug 2025
- Fri 29th Aug 2025
- Sat 30th Aug 2025
Other Information:
We are looking for actors who can play comedy and drama. Ranging from Monty Python-esque to the most genuine, hearfelt, real, loving connections. However, some characters just need to be able to play some of those qualities.
All parts are race non-specific. For example, Marian/Robin need not be white for example. We are seeking a diverse cast. It would also be helpful to have transgender, genderqueer, and/or nonbinary people involved.
Auditions will be held individually at 15 minute intervals.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Auditionees are asked to prepare a 1 – 1.5 minute contemporary comedy monologue and a 1 – 1.5 minute contemporary drama monologue. Auditionees may also be asked to read a scene from the script – with time allowed to prepare.
If callbacks are necessary, they will be held on Sunday, 22 June from 2pm onwards.
Rehearsal period: most likely will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings and either Saturdays or Sundays at a time to suit cast and director.
For more information or to book an audition, please contact:
Brian Edmond, director, bedled@hotmail.com or Ph. 0417 694 567