AUDITIONS
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Auditions for our 2026 productions can be found here.
Essendon presents 4 shows a year, watch this space to learn more about the roles and shows!
Auditions for Season 4 are now LIVE!
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All welcome
ETC always welcomes new faces and talent, and auditions are open to everyone who is suitable for designated roles. ETC is a community theatre company and, as such, no actors are paid.
Book your audition
Auditions are by appointment only. Get in touch with the director to book your audition time and obtain preparatory materials. This may include filling out the audition form.
Be prepared
Arrive 10 minutes early, with your monologue or scene work ready. Make sure you have followed any further instruction from the director to ensure you are ready to give your all.
Fees
There is no fee to audition, but successful cast must pay the $20 annual membership fee within one month of rehearsals. This covers administration and insurance costs.
WHAT YOU WANT...
SEASON 4 2026
Drinking Habits 2- Caught in the Act
By Tom Smith Directed by Bethany Simmons
Audition dates:
Saturday 12th September 2026: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Callbacks:
At the director’s discretion
Rehearsal dates:
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7 pm
& Sundays (exact time will be confirmed with successful cast)
Compulsory Rehearsal Dates:
The final rehearsal schedule will be shared with all successful cast members. Prospective Actors should ensure that they are available for performance dates and anticipate having clear availability on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays in the weeks before production.
All cast members MUST be available for tech week and all performance dates.
Performance dates:
Thursday 26th November @ 7:30pm
Friday 27th November @ 7:30pm
Saturday 28th November @ 7:30pm
Sunday 29th November @ 2:00pm [Matinee]
Thursday 3rd December @ 7:30pm
Friday 4th December @ 7:30pm
Saturday 5th December @ 7:30pm
Please check and confirm you are available for all compulsory dates before booking your audition time.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Synopsis:
The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing miss the excitement of the old days when they were saving convents and reuniting long-lost families. So when they learn that the orphanage where Paul and Kate grew up is in peril, they can’t wait to come to the rescue.
Everyone pitches in to mount a play to raise money, but it’s no easy feat when Kate’s expecting any day, Sally’s hiding from stage-fright-striken Paul after another flight from the altar, Mother Superior’s acting is unexpectedly narcoleptic, and the sisters’ award-winning wine keeps getting switched with the grape juice.
The merry mix-ups multiply in this warm and winsome sequel to Drinking Habits.
Characters Summary:
NB: As we will be welcoming back many from the original Drinking Habits cast the below roles will be the only roles available for auditions.
Paul: (M) mid – late 20’s, training to become a Priest and is determined to save the orphanage he grew up in. Suffers from stage fright all while navigating his complicated relationship with Sally.
Kate: (F) mid – late 20’s: Heavily pregnant and married to George, Kate is doing whatever it takes to save the orphanage she grew up in. Kate is unable to stop her cravings and in order to manipulate the majority of scenarios she’s in, Kate goes into fake labour a few times.
Contact:
For any further questions about the production, roles or audition process don’t hesitate to get in touch.