Jopuka Productons & Red Tree Theatre present
Space Cadets by Joshua Maxwell
A young girl steps into the light.
She removes her helmet.
Takes a deep breath.
She smiles.
She takes a step forward.
She’s home.
It’s 2054. The Australian Space Agency is now 30 years and are in a race to land humans on a newly discovered planet before anyone else does. Sadly they can’t build aspaceship big enough to carry adults fast enough to beat the rest of the world, they decided to send 10 young people ahead instead, and the others later.
Space Cadets is a comical political mystery with twists you won't see coming!
Directed by Rosie Ross
Assistant Directed by Harriet Faye
KEY DETAILS
Age
For young people stage age 10 - 18. Plus One Adult performer for the role of Cloud
Auditions (Workshop style)
Sunday 28th - 6pm - 8pm at Red Tree Theatre or via video
Rehearsals
Feb / March
Wednesdays 7pm - 9:30pm
Saturdays 6pm - 8:30pm
Production Week
March 31st - April 3rd
Performances
Performances (4 per cast - Adults do both)
1. Friday 5th 7pm
2. Saturday 6th 1pm
3. Saturday 6th 7pm
4. Sunday 7th 1pm
5. Wednesday 10th 11am (SCHOOLS SHOW)
6. Friday 12th 7pm
7. Saturday 13th 1pm
8. Saturday 13th - 7pm
Fee
Show Fee: $120 (Terrestrails + Life Member Discounts apply)
Clashes
There is rehearsal clashes with GMS's Wizard Of Oz.
Commitment to Diversity + Inclusion
Jopuka encourage all young people to audition for this performance even if you've never been on stage before!
Jopuka is committed to presenting the true diversity of Australia in our artistic vision so that all youth and young people can see themselves represented in our programming. Jopuka also commits to actively working towards better engagement of youth and young people from First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTQIA+ communities, to ensure the future of our sector represents the true make-up of our
community. Further information about Jopuka’s commitments and governing principals can be found in our mission statement on our website
Characters
Ava, The lead, a level headed girl who is a little anxious. F 14
Abigail, Official and bossy, She’s the Prime Minister's kid. F 16
Annie, She has red hair, freckles, and sings. F 12
Archie, Ava’s neighbour, a total dork. M 13
Asher/a, From up north, always dreamt of the stars. X 12
Arya, A pocket rocket, big fan of retro and vintage pop culture F 12 - 13
Aurora She was one of the poster children of this whole thing. F 14 - 16
Apollo, He was one of the poster children of this whole thing. M 14 - 16
Note: Aurora and Apollo are twins, being alike is more important that looking alike.
Aaron, The cool kid, who thinks he’s pretty good at everything. He's not. X 14 - 16
Ace, The youngest, who everyone tries to parent. X 10 - 11
Zahls or Zach, The stow away, Science nerd, Amelia’s younger sibling. X 12
Cloud The voice of the ship's computer, Jack Black meets Helen Mirren. X Any
(also voices Mission Control and few other adult voices)
Other questions - Email rosieh@jopuka.org.au
