The Accidental Astronauts
Peter and Laini Colman’s space comedy blasting off in August!
Directed by Laini, we are looking for a cast of 11 adults and 6-8 children, with a range of roles from Astronauts to Mission Control and some rather opinionated Androids.
The comedy follows the journey into space of a hapless and untrained crew of Astronauts following a bungled, simulated, practice launch which goes wrong. Guided by their equally incompetent Android, Holly (who has illusions of being human) the crew have to learn how to work together and endure the challenges of space travel as they adjust to their new found mission to be the first astronauts to land on Mars.
Adult roles are auditioning Sunday 1 June, 4-6pm and Child roles will be cast by expression of interest.
For information and to audition:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11q_HlE9mZsEHIVob4EvKmuy9Zt2FgvbM-JcDQ_ffFRs/edit?usp=sharing
Rehearsals:
Thursdays 7-9pm
Sundays 4-6pm
Performances:
Friday 22 Aug, 7pm
Saturday 23 Aug, 2pm & 7pm
Friday 29th Aug, 7pm
Saturday 30 Aug, 2pm & 7pm
Characters:
Ships’ Android
Holly (3015 words) - (Male or Female presenting)
Orion Team B Astronauts
Peter - Domestic Engineer (1318 words)
Geoff - Medical Officer (1046 words)
Frances - Captain (898 words)
Jane - Navigator (872 words)
Mission Control
Carol - Mission Director (660 words)
Donna - Head of Computer Systems (577 words)
Greg - Communications Controller (450 words)
Stephen - Flight Controller (207 words)
Susan - Head of Meteorology (132 words)
Other (these could be doubled up roles)
Interviewer (196 words) - (Male or Female presenting)
Voice Only roles (Pre-recorded)
Deep Space Network Goldstone - American accent (49 words)
Deep Space Network Madrid - Spanish accent (44 words)
Footy Commentator (42 words)
Mission Control (initially Greg, but later other voices)
6-8 Terrabots (doubled roles)
Children aged 9-13, maximum height 152cm
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