INFORMATION PACKAGE

KEY DATES (2021)

AUDITIONS | Sunday December 19

KEY DATES (2022)

REHEARSALS | Commencing Sunday February 6

REHEARSALS | Sunday’s Fortnightly 10:00am-5:00pm, Thursday’s Weekly

6:30pm-9:30pm

PRODUCTION WEEK | Commencing Sunday April 24

PERFORMANCES | April 28 - May 1

 PRODUCTION TEAM

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER | Liam Woods

MUSICAL DIRECTOR | Erin Hand

CHOREOGRAPHER | Peta Bennett

ABOUT US

Woods-Ray Theatricals is a community theatre group founded by Liam Woods in 2015 to create more

theatre and performance opportunities for young people in the Illawarra. Woods-Ray Theatricals has

presented musicals such as The Addams Family, Be More Chill, Anything Goes, CARRIE and The Wizard

of Oz. We are dedicated to providing various forms of theatre opportunities for youth in the Illawarra, as
well as creating quality and affordable entertainment for local theatre patrons.

ABOUT THE PRODUCERS

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with
a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out
of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and
Leo Bloom as they manoeuvre their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive
"Springtime for Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a
lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional
journey of two very different men who become friends.

The Producers provides opportunities for performers to sink their teeth into a selection of roles - the principal
characters all have large personalities and dynamics to work through, and ensemble members will be enlisted
with a huge scope of characters and will need to be versatile performers who can create multiple unique
characters come to life in the world of Producers.

HOW WILL THIS PRODUCTION BE COVIDSAFE?

To ensure the safety of everyone involved, Woods-Ray Theatricals will be conducting our production of The

Producers under a COVIDSafe plan. The COVIDSafe plan affects all aspects of the production, including

Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances.

 CASTING BREAKDOWN

Max Bialystock
The consummate con man. Naturally animated and bombastic, he is never at a loss for charm and manners.
Typically conspires with Leo.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Leo Bloom
An accountant. Boring and mousy, he is a hesitant optimist who longs for something more. Dragged into a
scheme by Max.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Franz Liebkind
German loyalist playwright. From his lederhosen to his pigeon, Adolph, his love for the motherland is
unmistakable. He is imposing yet tender.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: F2

Rogers Debris
New York's most famous and flamboyant stage director. Surrounds himself with deliciously beautiful
clothing, people, and possessions. In a crowd, it would be impossible to miss him.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G#2

Carmen Ghia
Roger Debris' faithful assistant. Carmen is severe in looks and passion for Roger. He may appear younger
than he actually is thanks to skilled surgeons.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3

Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yonsen Tallen-hallen Svaden-svanson

A young and hopeful actress. Though her beauty might eclipse her talent, Ulla is passionate about life and
art. Quite a clueless seductress in some ways.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Ensemble
Accountants; Bavarian Peasants; Convicts; First Nighters; Little Old Ladies; Storm Troopers; Chorus Girls;
Girl Prisoners; Usherettes
 AUDITIONS

LOCATION | Thirroul Dance Academy Studio2, King Street Thirroul

DATE/TIME | Sunday December 19 | 10.00am - 4.00pm

AGE RESTRICTION | There is no age restriction, granted that performers are at least 16
years of age at the date of the first performance.

BOOKINGS | Audition Bookings can be made by emailing the producer at

admin@woodsraytheatricals.com with your Name, Character, Contact Number and
Preferred Time. If submitting a video, email us before December 19 with your Name,
Character and Contact Number.

AUDITION FORM | Your audition form must be filled out prior to the audition. Audition
Forms are now online and can be completed here: https://forms.gle/
S1nPJCReFGcWDtVB7

PREPARATION | A dialogue excerpt, vocal excerpt, and dance audition for each
character are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1eikkxq08lfnni0/
AABId4cbRZBy1MbBr9fpAzTFa?dl=0
If you are auditioning for the Ensemble, you do not need to complete a dialogue audition.
Please feel free to note ensemble characters of interest on the day of your audition,
including interest in being a featured dancer. All auditionees must complete the dance
audition - which we have kept at a standard level so it is achievable by everyone.

FEEDBACK | No audition feedback will be provided by the production team, and

members of the production team are prohibited from giving personal feedback regarding
any auditions. Please do not enquire.

THE PANEL | The audition panel will consist of members of the Production Team. All of
the panel have been on your side of the table - so please don’t be intimidated!
WHAT DO I WEAR? | We recommend you wear something that is comfortable and easy
to move in!

VIDEO AUDITIONS | Video auditions will be accepted. You must prepare your audition
materials and present it in a video uploaded to YouTube (Unlisted Listing - NOT Private!)
and emailed to admin@woodsraytheatricals.com by 4pm, Sunday December 19.

DO WE PRE-CAST? | We do NOT precast! All roles are open for audition and will be
cast based on the performance level we see in the auditions.

REHEARSALS

LOCATION | TBA (In the Wollongong LGA)

TIMES | Every Thursday from 6:30pm-9:30pm & Every Second Sunday from
10:00am-5:00pm

AVAILABILITY | Space is provided on the audition form to list dates and times you are
unavailable. We will ask you for these again if you are cast, this is just to help the casting
process. Please be honest.

SCHEDULING | For the first two months of rehearsal, not all cast will be required at all
times. We will release the following week’s schedule each Sunday evening.

CLOSED REHEARSAL ROOM | The rehearsal room is closed to Cast, Production

Team and Crew only, except in the event of an emergency.
 PRODUCTION WEEK

VENUE | TBA (In the Wollongong LGA)

REHEARSAL TIMES | Sunday April 24 3:00PM-7:00PM

Monday April 25 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Tuesday April 26 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Wednesday April 27 6:00PM - 10:00PM

PERFORMANCES | Friday April 29 7.30pm

Saturday April 30 1.30pm
Saturday April 30 7.30pm
Sunday May 1 1.30pm

NB: As we are still awaiting confirmation of a performance venue, we wish to

advise auditionees that these dates may need to be pushed forward or back by
a week or two. We will aim to confirm the performance dates before the
auditions.

ADMINISTRATION

PERFORMANCE CALL | Cast Call for Performances is 90 Minutes Prior.

MEMBERSHIP/SHOW FEE | All successful cast members who are not current financial
members of WRT will be required to become a member. Membership is $20 for two years
and covers Insurance for the group.

FUNDRAISING/PROMOTIONAL EVENTS | Cast Members may be required to

assist with fundraising efforts and promotional events, when available and appropriate.

MAKEUP/CLOTHING | Cast Members will be required to provide their own basic

stage makeup. Cast may also be required to provide small elements of clothing to complete
their costumes.