A play by David Williamson

After the Ball

DIRECTED BY MARIA GRILLS

audition date: Saturday 3 March 10am

audition venue: pavilion theatre, james st, beenleigh

performance dates: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 June 2012

What's it about:

After the Ball is a frank, critical look at Australian suburban family life in the 1960s to the 1990s. David Williamson has created a family scenario that is frighteningly recognisable. At times hilarious, at times tortuous.

The cast:

Kate (the older) 65+. Mother of Stephen and Judy. In her hospital bed, cranky and unwavering, Feisty till the end.

Kate (the younger) 35-45. Mother of Judy and Stephen. Large role. Feisty, dramatic and witty.

Judy (the older) 45-55. Younger sister to Stephen. Large role. Well educated, proud Australian.

Judy (the younger) 18-22. Judy as a young girl. Small role.

Stephen (the older) 45-55 Son of Kate and Ron. Large role. Idealistic film director.

Stephen (the younger). 18-25 Stephen as a young man. Desperate to forge a new life in Europe.

Ron 45-55 Kate's husband. Constantly at odds with his wife.

Claire 35-45 Kate's tennis and dramatic society buddy.

Maureen 35-45 Kate's tennis and dramatic society buddy.

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