FLOURISHING
21 SEPTEMBER
2023
On Stage: Cast
You don’t have to be an established performer to be a part of Flourishing. All we ask is a willingness to learn and a commitment to showing up each week and giving it your best shot. Think of this as a chance to uncover talent you didn’t know you had or the opportunity to hone your skills. We are looking for actors, singers and dancers with experience as well as anyone who loves to sing in the shower, dance in their pyjamas or play pretend! We will be holding auditions for lead roles but all other casting will happen in a fun, safe and nurturing workshop environment.
A unique experience
Taking a learning by doing approach, Art For People's Sake offers exceptional training in multidisciplinary performing arts for all levels from beginner through to professional in a safe and supportive environment. No experience necessary and no audition process (only for potential lead performers).
Rehearsals are conducted in a manner similar to that of a workshop. Participants are coached in singing, acting and dance/movement while learning specific roles, vocal arrangements and choreographies for performance. We take the time to ensure that performers are grasping all concepts and adapt the learning environment to suit their individual needs. We make an effort to get to know our performers so that they can reach their full potential.
We promote connection, community and empowerment in an environment fostering self esteem, self worth and general wellbeing.
Become a Cast Member
The cast will feature teens* and adults comprising a mixed community of absolute beginners through to professional level performers.
To register, simply complete the form below and we look forward to seeing you in rehearsal!
All roles are open to all ethnicities. Performers with disability are encouraged to audition.
Our dance & movement approach honours and respects the body we bring.
Auditions are available for lead and specific support cast roles. Scroll down for details regarding the available roles. Auditions will be held mid July and are open to all cast members.
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All performers 18 years and over must hold a valid Working With Children Check and follow Child Safe Standards.
*while the production does not go into any graphic detail, it does contain mild references to family violence, mental health despair and suicidal ideation. Parent & Guardian discretion is advised.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are offered during three time slots across the week. Each group will be rehearsing different aspects of the production. Performers may join more than one group.
Performers may join any time until end of July.
All cast members must be available for a technical rehearsal on Wednesday 20 September (evening).
The performance is Thursday 21 September.
Mondays 12pm - 3pm: starts Monday 17 July
Forest Hill Chase Community Space (second floor, opposite Australia Post)
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Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm: starts Wednesday 19 July
NB. This rehearsal is more acting focused and compulsory for lead and supporting roles
Crossway Church, Burwood East.
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Saturdays 12pm - 3pm: starts Saturday 22 July
Forest Hill Chase Community Space (second floor, opposite Australia Post)
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NOTE: " You Will Be Found" will be rehearsed as part of a larger RUOK? Day project from 3:30pm - 5:00pm on Saturdays. Cast members are welcome and encouraged to participate.
See "Off Stage" for more details.​
Lead Roles
Vincent van Gogh
lead ACTOR, Male 21 – 45 must look mid to late 30s.
All ethnicities
Some singing ability required
Role portrays Vincent in various states of calm and mental despair
Therapist
lead DANCER, Female 45 – 65
All ethnicities
Singing ability an asset
To portray Kendall’s therapist (as opposed to performing directly as her therapist)
Helen Keller
lead ACTOR, female 14 – 21 (must look very young)
All ethnicities
Must be hearing and/or visually impaired.
Ability to speak the text is not essential, no part of the text is voiced.
Strong mime capacity essential
Audition may be fully mimed or spoken
Florence Nightingale
lead ACTOR, female 21 – 40 must look mid 30s
All ethnicities
Some singing ability required.
Role portrays strong will and determination as well as vulnerability
Anne Sullivan
lead, ACTOR, female 20s – 30s
All ethnicities
Must be hearing and/or visually impaired.
Singing ability an asset but not essential
If hearing impaired, ability to speak the text is not essential. The role can be performed with a combination of vocal interpreter and subtitling. The performer will have the opportunity to work closely with the interpreter.
Audition may be fully mimed
Dr Theophile Peyron
lead ACTOR & SINGER, male 40s – 60s
All ethnicities
A French naval doctor who ran the mental hospital where Vincent van Gogh was a patient
Supporting Roles
Theo
support ACTOR & SINGER, Male 30 – 50
All ethnicities
Vincent van Gogh’s brother.
Psychiatrist
support ACTOR, male 30s – 70s
All ethnicities
Singing ability an asset but not essential
Opposed the establishment of the mental hospital where Vincent van Gogh was a patient
Maid
support ACTOR, female 15 – 80
All ethnicities
Singing ability an asset but not essential
Working at mental hospital where Vincent van Gogh was a patient and assigned to his care
Kate, Helen Keller's Sister
support ACTOR, female 15 – 25
All ethnicities
Singing ability an asset but not essential
Assistant to Hospital Administrator
support ACTOR, male 15 - 70
All ethnicities
Singing ability an asset but not essential
At the hospital where Florence Nightingale was assigned during the Crimean war.
Young Nurse
support ACTOR & SINGER, female 15 – 25
All ethnicities
Working with Florence Nightingale
Priest
support ACTOR & SINGER, male 40s – 90s
All ethnicities
Involved in the establishment of the mental hospital where Vincent van Gogh was a patient
Realtor
support ACTOR, male 20s – 80s
All ethnicities
Singing ability an asset but not essential
Involved in the establishment of the mental hospital where Vincent van Gogh was a patient
Helen Keller's Father
support ACTOR, male 45 – 60
All ethnicities
Singing ability an asset but not essential
Hospital Administrator
support ACTOR, male 40 – 70
All ethnicities
Singing ability an asset but not essential
Administrator at the hospital where Florence Nightingale was assigned during the Crimean war. Opposed to Florence’s approach to nursing.
Nurse, Second in Charge
support ACTOR & SINGER, female 20 – 50
All ethnicities
Second in charge to Florence Nightingale
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