Settlement Players Audition Notice One Act Play

Audition Notice for ‘Drive’

Performance: 6th of September during the Settlement Players Open Evening

Audition Date: Wednesday 9th of July – 8pm – Kincaid Hall, also known as The Little Theatre.

Please contact Hamish if you would like to audition, but can’t make the above date:      hcnr20@gmail.com

Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm throughout August, with some Sunday afternoons closer to the performance.

Written by the Settlement Players’ very own Stuart Cocks, Drive is an original one-act performance that sees a group of individuals come together for a common cause: a speed awareness course.

But this isn’t as straightforward as ticking a box and then going on one’s way. And by the end, a speeding ticket is the last thing they’re thinking about.

Characters:

Teresa (playing age twenties to thirties):
One of two people running the course. Bubbly, enthusiastic and optimistic, she contrasts heavily with her work partner.

Victor (playing age forties to sixties):
The second of the two course runners. Calm, purposeful and deliberate, he won’t hesitate to drop some heavy truths on the attendees.

Dave (playing age forties to sixties):
The first attendee of the course, Dave uses humour to get himself through pretty much every situation.

Annie (playing age forties to sixties):
Dave’s wife, Annie isn’t even meant to be on the course, but ends up being roped in. She often feels she has to apologise for her husband.

Jennifer (playing age forties to fifties):
The second attendee: a Conservative MP.

Olivia (playing age twenties to thirties):
The third and final attendee, Olivia is an introverted character who takes time to open up to the rest of the cast.

Tony (playing age teens to twenties):
Dave and Annie’s son. He appears very briefly as a reminder to them.

Please note that the above details are for guidance purposes. Some roles are open to gender changes and age variations (please speak to me during the audition).

As we’re rehearsing during the summer, I understand many people will be taking holidays. Don’t let this discourage you from auditioning: let me know of any dates you can’t make, and I can tailor the rehearsals to accommodate where applicable.

Hamish Robb