This workshop audition allows actors to work together in various exercises and activities such as drama games, improvisation, or devising to be cast, rather than just a traditional monologue or scene audition.
It will allow the director, Gail Lusted, to see how actors interact with each other and the material in an organic way, which can help find the right chemistry for the play.
The only preparation is to be familiar with the script and characters. Actors auditioning for the play, please arrive by 10:45 AM, for a 11:00 AM start - running until 2 PM.
Please bring snacks/lunch.
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ABOUT THE PLAY
Chaucer's classic collection of tales comes to life in a brilliant full-length adaptation. A group of travellers set out for Canterbury on a pilgrimage. To pass the time they entertain each other with a storytelling contest. Best story wins a prize.
Every performer gets a chance to shine in this spirited, charming script. Great characters, OTT, lots of humour, and strong ensemble work. Text uses modern English.
The characters from the Tales may be doubled up, giving actors a chance to explore more than one role.
CHARACTERS - Please see further information on characters posted in the event page's 'Discussion'.
Fox (Prioress' Tale) [F] 27 lines
Queen (Wife of Bath's Tale) [F] 16 lines
Eveline (Franklin's Tale) [F] 3 lines
Agnes (Pardoner's Tale) [F] 30 lines
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Hilde (Reeve's Tale) [F] 0 lines
Bertha (Wife of Bath's Tale) [F] 30 lines
Avaline (Franklin's Tale) [F] 2 lines
Waitress (Pardoner's Tale) [F] 14 lines
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The Cook [F] 43 lines
The cook at the Tabard Inn. Stage age 18 plus
Pertelote (Prioress' Tale) [F] 40 lines
Maude (Reeve's Tale) [F] 18 lines
Eve (Wife of Bath's Tale) [F] 68 lines
Joanne (Franklin's Tale) [F] 4 lines
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The Prioress [F] 49 lines Stage age 18 plus
The prioress is in charge of a priory (a monastery). With doubling also plays:
Allison (Miller's Tale), [F] 15 lines
Mary (Wife of Bath's Tale), [F] 11 lines
Dorigen (Franklin's Tale) [F] 26 lines
Old Woman (Pardoner's Tale) [F] 10 lines
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The Reeve [M] 57 lines - Stage age 18 plus
The manager of a manor in the later medieval period.
John (Miller's Tale) [M] 33 lines
Arviragus (Franklin's Tale) [M] 8 lines
Jacob (Pardoner's Tale) [M] 46 lines
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The Pardoner [M] 55 lines Stage age 18 plus
The Pardoner sells religious forgiveness and relics for a fee.
Nicholas (Miller's Tale) [M] 40 lines
Simekin (Reeve's Tale) [M] 30 lines
Aurelius (Franklin's Tale) [M] 17 lines
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Knight (Wife of Bath's Tale) [M]
Astrologer (Franklin's Tale) [M]
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The Franklin [M] 58 lines - Stage age 18 plus
A Franklin is a property-owner, but not of noble birth.
Chanticleer (Prioress' Tale) [M]
Allain (Reeve's Tale) [M]
King (Wife of Bath's Tale) [M]
Harold (Pardoner's Tale) [M]
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION:
Unpaid community theatre production.
Final schedule will be confirmed, however, please make note of the following dates and times:
May – rehearsals start TBA; Monday 6.30 – 9, Thursday 6.30 – 9, Saturday 11- 3 TBC
June - rehearsals; Monday 6.30 – 9, Thursday 6.30 – 9, Saturday 11- 3 TBC
Bump in TBC
July – rehearsals; Monday 6.30 – 9, Thursday 6.30 – 9, Saturday 11- 4 TBC
July 26th – July 31st – Tech/dress week
August 1st, 2nd, 3rd*, 8th, 9th, 10th*, 14th, 15th, 16th – Performances, evening 6pm – 10pm, *matinees 12.30 – 4.30
August 6th – fun run (no audience): 6.30 - 9
August 17th – Bump out, approx.: 10 - 3
Please contact the Director, Gail Lusted at
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