THE MOUNT PLAYERS
THEATRE COMPANY
Auditions - play (drama)
The Mount Players are putting on the stage version on the acclaimed book and movie ‘The Girl on the Train’, a high intensity mystery thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.
AUDITIONS
Saturday 7th December 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Sunday 8th December 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Auditions, rehearsals and performances are at:
The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St, Macedon, Victoria.
Performance Dates 2025
Friday May 9, Saturday May 10, Sunday May 11
(Note that Sun 11th is Mother's Day - you must be available for this performance.)
Friday May 16, Saturday May 17, Sunday May 18
Friday May 23, Saturday May 24, Sunday May 25
Friday and Saturday performances commence at 8.00 pm.
Sunday performances at 2.00 pm
Contact the Director, Frank Harvey, at fjharvey@bigpond.com
for a copy of a script and to book an audition
Synopsis:
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.
Characters:
Rachael Watson: 30 to 40. The principal role, appears in all scenes. A divorcee and alcoholic who becomes involved in the case of missing woman and finds herself both as a witness and a suspect.
Tom Watson: Age 40 to 50. Rachael's ex husband, a lying, cheating, conniving murderer who disguises himself as a loving caring man.
Anna Watson: Age 30 to 40. Tom's ex mistress and current wife.
Megan Hipwell: Aged 30 to 40. Goes missing at the beginning of the play but appears throughout in a series of "flashbacks" by Rachael. Has a troubled and traumatic history.
Scott Hipwell: Age 40 to 45. Megan's husband, an IT professional, who is possessive and controlling of his wife.
D.I,.Gaskill: Middle aged. A detective inspector in charge of the "case".
Kamal: Age 45 to 55. Therapist for the troubled Megan.
Ages are somewhat flexible so if you are confident that you can ‘act’ the age of the character then feel free to audition.
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