AUDITION Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 7:00 for 7:30 pm
ARIA
by David Williamson
Directed Graham Vale
ARIA is a contemporary Australian play first produced by Ensemble Theatre Kirribilli in January this year.
It is a darkly comedic exploration of the intricate dynamics and rivalry inherent within every family.
A symphony of discord unfolds at Monique’s annual family gathering, celebrating her three beloved sons’ birthdays. While Monique’s adoration for her boys knows no bounds, disdain for their wives is palpable.
Festivities crescendo and Monique takes the spotlight with a performance of a renowned opera aria, a poignant reminder of the dreams she sacrificed to raise her brood. In her mind, she was destined for the illustrious stages of La Scala, the Met and Covent Garden.
But beneath the facade of familial harmony, dissonance brews. Have the long-suffering wives reached their boiling point?
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The roles
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Monique – (stage age late 60s) – an “elegant and arresting woman with a commanding almost imperial presence.”
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Charlie – (39) – The youngest son. Handsome, athletic extroverted and easy going.
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Midge – (27) – is Charlie’s second wife. Attractive and knows it and flaunts it.
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Liam – (42) – One of the twin sons. A power broking politician expecting to be NSW premier. “The warrior ever ready for battle.”
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Chrissy – (40) – Liam’s wife is a contrast – tense and contained. Angry at being here and at Monique in particular. But no shrinking violets in this gathering.
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Daniel – (42) – The other twin. But there the similarities end. Has an air of aloofness and indifference to even being here.
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Judy – (41) – Daniel’s wife has the poise of someone who does not take a backward step. She has “fought battles with Monique before and is ever prepared to recommence hostilities.”
Note on Monique’s singing:
ARIA is not a musical. Nor is it even what I would term a play with music. There will be no singing audition.
How you present Monique as a character is the only thing that matters.
How the aria itself is presented will be determined at some stage after Monique has been cast and the appropriate direction determined.
Audition Date and Time
- Audition: Wednesday 10 December 2025
- Registration from 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.
- The Peninsula Theatre (home of Woy Woy Little Theatre), John Hoare Cl, Woy Woy 2256
- Open auditions. Everyone is welcome, no need to book. Audition pieces below.
Venue: Rehearsals and performances will be held at The Home of Woy Woy Little Theatre – The Peninsula Theatre, John Hoare Cl, Woy Woy.
Performance dates are 8th – 24th May 2026.
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Download Audition Pieces here.
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Rehearsals etc:
- Rehearsals start early February 2026. They will be every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6.45pm.
- There is also a technical rehearsal on Monday 4th May 2026.
- Play opens for three weeks from Friday 8th May 2026.
Any questions or more information please email the director c/- boxoffice@woywoylt.com.au
Look forward to seeing you at the auditions.
