In this bittersweet comedy about growing up, Tom, a 16 year old boy, dreams of being kissed. He’s unsure whether it is by a man, or a woman. Tom’s favourite teacher, Mr. deClerk is unable to offer advice due to 'school policy', so Tom decides to experiment on his own.
DIRECTORLee Lewis (STC and B-Sharp)
AUDITION DATESunday 7 December, 10am or 12:30pm
AUDITION PREP2min contemporary monologue plus group work
REHEARSALSIntensive period throughout January holidays
PERFORMANCES3-13 February, day and evening performances
TO BOOKcall 9251 3900 – auditionees must be atyp members ($40 annual fee)
Note: There is a participation fee of $300 for this production
Coming Soon:
atyp young artists’ program
February – September 2009
In 2009 we will launch the atypyoung artists’ program, an
eight-month workshop and performance opportunity for young people aged between
18-26 years.
The atypyoung artists’ programis an intensive
program aimed at providing young people with a strong interest in the arts with
a comprehensive grounding in a diverse range of arts experiences from which to
determine their career path.
In 2009 the
ensemble will:
-learn skills in acting through performance of the latest scripts
from Australia
and overseas
-create a new major performance from scratch in collaboration with
Zeal Theatre, renowned for their “theatrical journalism” approach to theatre
making
-engage in skills training (movement, voice, acting, writing,
directing) centred on learning about and making contemporary Australian theatre
-perform and direct scenes from new Australian plays developed
through the Fresh Ink Young Writers program
Structure:
-In 2009 the young artists’ program is divided into three
8-10 week blocks of work
-The core work times area Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6pm-9pm
and Sundays 1pm-5pm (12 hrs per week)
-In addition to these core sessions will be intensive rehearsal
periods prior to presentations and the main production
-Readings,
forums and extra rehearsals will be in addition to the core work times
AUDITIONSWeek of
January 23 2009, 3 hour duration
PREPARATION2min Australian contemporary
monologue – audition will include group exercises and improvisations – all auditionees
to complete written application, available in December
PROGRAMBegins Week of
February 16 2009
COST$400 per block
TO BOOKplease
email your details and interest to atyp@atyp.com.au
– we will email exact audition times and application form – all auditionees
must be atyp members ($40 annual fee)
