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Captain Moonlite is an original Australian musical, composed by Jye Bryant, first staged in 2019. It follows the true story of the infamous bushranger Captain Moonlight, and the man behind the legend, Andrew George Scott. The show explores his descent into a life of crime, the love he shared with his accomplice James Nesbitt, and ultimately his execution.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Our performance season starts May 8th and ends May 23rd. Rehearsal dates will be decided based on cast availability and will commence as soon as audition results are finalised.
During your audition, you will be asked to sing a 90 second cut of a musical theatre song of your choice. You will then be asked to perform one of the acting sides you will receive once you have booked an audition slot. It is up to you which side you prepare, and memorisation is not necessary, but we encourage you to familiarise yourself will all of the sides as we may ask you to read more than one to see how you fit in various roles. We will then ask you to learn a short piece of choreography (don’t stress if you’ve got two left feet, it’s not a very dance-heavy show).
We are committed to creating a creative space that welcomes a diverse range of talent. We encourage BIPOC performers and performers of all gender identities to audition for our show, as well as performers with disabilities - if you have worries or concerns about any of the show’s requirements (.e.g. if dancing or being onstage for long periods of time is difficult for you) please don’t hesitate to let us know so that we can accommodate you as much as possible. Additionally, don’t let the age ranges indicated discourage you from auditioning from a certain part. If you think you can pass for that age onstage, we’re happy for you to have a go!
Thank you so much for your interest in auditioning for Captain Moonlite. We are so excited to see what you have to offer and wish you all the best in your endeavours.
- Josie McAllister (Director), Nick Navarra (Music Director) & the Captain Moonlite Team 😊
CHARACTERS
GEORGE (Male 30-40)
Andrew George Scott (1842-1880), an Irish-born Australian bushranger. Son of an Anglican clergyman, he trained as an engineer in London. Highly intelligent, well-educated, articulate and from a good family. Prideful with a strong sense of justice. Must be comfortable with staged intimacy with James e.g. hug or kiss. Baritone-Tenor (A2-G4).
JAMES (Male 25-35)
James Nesbitt (1858-1879) grew up in a poor household in Melbourne with an abusive, alcoholic father. He turned to crime at a young age and had been in and out of jail for petty theft since he was a teenager. Sweet and likeable. Must be comfortable with staged intimacy with George e.g. hug or kiss. Tenor (B2-Bb4).
CHARLIE (Male 18-25)
Thomas Williams AKA Frank Johns/ Charlie Davidson (1860-1885). A good-natured, impressionable young man from a respectable family. The son of a miner, he had been working at a biscuit factory until his left hand was crushed by a roller. Baritone–Tenor (B2-E4)
WARNECKE (Male 15-25)
Augustus/ Gus Warnecke (1864-1879) was born in Fitzroy, Victoria, where he had been living with his brothel-and hotel-owning father. He had been working in a plumber’s shop until he was flogged after losing half a crown of the boss’s money. At fifteen years old, he was the youngest member of Captain Moonlite’s gang. Young and sensitive. (F3-E4)
ROGAN
Rogan (1858-1880) AKA Thomas Brown or Baker. Hewas a bootmaker who had also served short prison sentences for larceny. He was twenty-one years old when he joined Captain Moonlite’s gang. He was executed alongside Andrew George Scott even though he spent most of the siege hiding under a bed. Baritone (Bb2-E4)
NON-SINGING ROLES
** Please note that if you are cast as a non-singing role, or multiple, you will likely be asked to double as ensemble.
BRUUN
Blonde, seventeen-year-old Danish born, Ludwig Wilhelm Julius Bruun, a bank manager at the London Chartered Bank in Mount Egerton, Victoria.
SIMPSON
James Simpson, a drunkard, father of eight and schoolmaster in Mount Egerton, Victoria
CAPTAIN MOONLITE
The unknown, disguised bank robber impersonating GEORGE.
POLICEMEN
One stationed in Gordon, Victoria, another who arrests GEORGE in Sandhurst, Victoria and another stationed in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Some of these can be pre-recorded voiceovers.
MR. ADAMSON
The Crown Prosecutor.
JUSTICE REDMOND BARRY
Irish Protestant judge known for the harshness of his sentences. Known as the ‘Hammer of the Bushrangers’.
PRISON GUARDS
One who is accosted by PLUNKETT in Ballarat Gaol, Victoria, one stationed in H.M. Prison Pentridge, Victoria, and another stationed in DarlinghurstGaol, New South Wales.
PLUNKETT
James Plunkett, a notorious and violent Irish ruffian serving twelve years. He escaped Ballarat Gaol with GEORGE.
STAPLETON
A prisoner at Ballarat Gaol who escapes with GEORGE.
IRISH WOMAN
Old woman who provides food to George while he is on the run.
MR. MARTLEY
A posh and slightly camp barrister based in Ballarat, Victoria.
AUDIENCE MEMBER
A heckler at a lecture at the Temperance Hall in South Melbourne, Victoria.
BAYNES
Percy Baynes the manager at Wantabadgery Station held up by Captain Moonlite’s Gang.
BEVERIDGE
James Beveridge, a civilian volunteer and owner of a station neighbouring Wantabadgery Station. He is court-martialled by Captain Moonlite’s Gang.
McGLEDE
Edmond McGlede, a farmer near Clarendon, New South Wales. He is court-martialled by Captain Moonlite’s Gang.
JUSTICE WILLIAM WINDEYER
The judge presiding over the trial of the Wantabadgery Bushrangers at Central Criminal Court in NSW.
REVEREND CANON CHARLES RICH
A Protestant clergyman based in Darlinghurst who counselled GEORGE inhis last days and attended his execution
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