State Opera South Australia is holding an open audition for local actors to feature in their upcoming season of the world’s most popular contemporary opera, Flight.
State Opera Artistic Director, Dane Lam said that this was an opportunity to support home grown talent on the world stage, with the paid opportunity giving local actors of all nationalities and ages the opportunity to secure one of the coveted 10 roles. Local actors are invited to submit their applications via the online form available on the stateopera.com.au website, which requires a current headshot, CV, and contact details, with an online audition with director Stephen Barlow scheduled in early March.
“These actors will appear on stage at Her Majesty’s Theatre as passengers, crew and airport staff, supporting the globally acclaimed cast in the retelling of this powerful and uplifting story. It is a phenomenal opportunity and I’m excited to see the calibre of acting talent Adelaide has to offer, and who knows, maybe we’ll discover the next star!“ he said.
Set in an airport terminal during a raging storm, Flight explores the lives of ten people who are stranded together. A rich ensemble of characters, including a stateless refugee, two married couples, a lovelorn woman, and a pair of flight attendants, all watched over by an ever-observant Controller and a relentless Immigration Officer form the main cast. Unable to escape the airport and each other, the story centres on the everyday people whose lives quickly intertwine over the course of one memorable and life-changing night.
The selected actors will share the stage with an outstanding cast, many of whom will debut with the company, to bring this contemporary masterpiece to life.
The roles
The extras will perform different characters, moving around the principal cast in the airport on stage.
No singing skills are required. Any acting experience (even at amateur level) is appreciated.
People of any cultural background or age are invited to enter.
All you need to know
The process
Submissions close at 9.00am on 24 February. After this date, the creative team will assess all applications and shortlist a number of candidates who will be invited for an online audition with the director.
