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Normal by Katie Pollock

Directed by Talullah Eden (she/her)

Emerging Director Tahlia Nott (she/her

Producer Joshua Maxwell (they/he)

KEY DETAILS

Auditions May 28st 10am - 1:30pm (or via video or appointment)

- All cast must do a solo acting audition
- POPPY, SKY, SASHA and DANCE ENSEMBLE are required to do a dance audition.

Rehearsals May 31st - July 21

Wednesdays (5:30PM – 8:30PM) and Sundays (10AM – 1:30PM) in July.

Performances - July 21 - 23 (production week takes place in the 4 days prior)

Cast Size 8 - 10. Ages 16+ Female identifying and Non Binary performers only for this project.

Show Fee $120 (creative kids accepted)

All cast over 18 will be required to provided a Working With Children Check

Email josh@jopuka.org.au for more information

SHOW INFO

Roles

(Auditionees who are female/non-binary and of any ethnicity may apply for any and all of the “Normal” roles.)

POPPY: 15 – 18, Lead Role.
A troubled teenage girl who begins to suffer from strange tics and becomes an outcast within her community.

SKY: 15 – 18, Supporting Role.
Poppy’s best friend. She becomes torn between staying friends with Poppy despite her illness and her new peers at grammar school. Also part of the dance ensemble.

SASHA: 15 – 18, Supporting Role.
Poppy’s friend (ish). She experiences a religious awakening after she “catches” the tics from Poppy. Also part of the dance ensemble.

HEATHER / MS HOLT – 30s to 50s, Supporting Dual Role.
Poppy’s single mum, who is struggling financially. / The school principal at Poppy’s school.

SHEILA HARRINGTON / LUCY PORTER – Late 20s to 50s, Supporting Dual Role.
Poppy’s psychiatrist, who is fascinated by her case. / Sasha’s mother, extremely strict and aggressive towards Poppy.

3 x DANCE ENSEMBLE – 15 to 18. Movement Roles.
Will portray students who have “caught” Poppy’s tics, shop girls, reporters, doctors, etc.
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Sasha
Heather/Ms Holt
Shelia / Lucy
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I am also in the casts of;Please also mark anything you have auditioned for
Frozen Jr
9to5
The Boys On The Bus
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Brown Bag Canteen
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An ideal audition slot on the 28th would be?
10am - 11am
11am - 12pm
12pm - 1pm
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