Audition Notice: CLOSER - In Conjunction with AVID Theatre Productions
Schedule
Tue Apr 07 2026 at 08:30 am to 11:30 am
UTC+10:00Location
312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia | Melbourne, VI
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An Independent Co-Production by AVID Theatre & The 1812 TheatreAuthor: Patrick Marber
Director: Michael Fenemore
Genre: Drama
Agent: Samuel French Ltd.
Synopsis
Set in the cold, 1990s landscape of London over four and a half years, Closer is a brutal, darkly comic "sexual square dance" which explores the fragile intersections of love, desire, truth, and betrayal through the intertwined lives of four strangers whose relationships evolve through attraction, manipulation, and emotional confrontation. With razor-sharp dialogue and unflinching honesty, the play examines the complexities of intimacy and the emotional consequences of human connection.
Performance Season: 28 October – 07 November 2026
Venue: The Bakery @ 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully.
NOTE: This is an unpaid, independent production. There is no performance fee or superannuation attached. The production is covered by public liability insurance.
AUDITION DETAILS
AVID Theatre invites submissions from committed and professional performers for our upcoming production.
Dates: Tuesday 7 April & Thursday 9 April 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: 312 St Kilda Road, Southbank
Applications Close: 31 March 2026 at 5:00pm
Applicants will receive confirmation of their allocated audition time by 3 April 2026.
Callbacks (if required): Tuesday 14 April 2026 (evening)
AUDITION FORMAT
Auditions will be conducted in scheduled 30-minute sessions and will include:
• A prepared one-page monologue (of the auditionee’s choosing; contemporary text preferred)
• Two cold reads from provided sides
• A brief movement assessment
Sides will be supplied at the audition.
SELF-TAPES
Self-tape submissions may be considered where attendance is not possible.
Please contact the production team prior to the closing date to request self-tape instructions.
AVID Theatre is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and professional rehearsal environment. We encourage performers of all backgrounds to apply
Role Available – Alice
Character Brief:
• Female-identifying performer, early 20s to early 30s (all ethnicities encouraged to apply) other considerations: LGBTQIA+ welcome & Disability inclusion.
• “A girl from the town” — a young woman with a mysterious past; works as an exotic dancer
• Fierce, playful, emotionally intelligent; sexually confident yet deeply vulnerable
• Strong emotional range essential
Performance Requirements:
• Must be comfortable performing choreographed movement for Act II’s strip club sequence (in performance-appropriate costume)
• Dance or movement training highly desirable. The successful applicant must be available for three, one hour dance sessions with a professional dance choreographer.
• Must be comfortable with staged intimacy; an Intimacy Coordinator will be engaged to ensure safety, clarity, and consent
• Please note: The strip club sequence will be choreographed in consultation with the performer and a qualified Intimacy Coordinator. No full nudity is required. Modesty garments will be utilised as appropriate. All intimate scenes will be rehearsed and performed in accordance with established consent and safety protocols.
• Accent Requirement: An American accent is required for this production. Dialect support will be provided to assist performers as needed.
Content Advisory
This production contains:
• Strong adult themes
• Sexual content
• Staged intimacy
• Choreographed strip club scenes
Eligibility & Commitment Requirements
Applicants must be aged 18 years or over and understand the physical and emotional demands of the production.
Rehearsal & Performance Schedule
Rehearsal Period:
Commencing 25 August 2026 through to late October 2026
Regular Rehearsals:
• Tuesday evenings (6:00pm – 9:00pm)
• Thursday evenings (6:00pm – 9:00pm)
• Sunday evenings (6:00pm – 9:00pm) T.B.C.
Rehearsals will average approximately 12–15 hours per week.
Lines Down:
Performers will be expected to be off-book by Sunday 4 October 2026.
Technical Rehearsals:
24–27 October 2026 (evening calls; extended hours may apply)
Performance Season:
28 October – 7 November 2026
Location:
Melbourne CBD – St Kilda Road, Southbank
Full availability and commitment across the entire rehearsal and performance period is essential.
Application Requirements
Please submit:
• Current CV
• Headshot
• Preferred audition availability
• Availability across rehearsal and performance period
Selected audition sides will be forwarded upon confirmation of audition booking.
Audition Bookings
To arrange an audition, please contact via email;
Michael Fenemore
0419 007 258
[email protected]
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