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The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow

Directed by Anthony Whitehouse

Sunday April 13th, 2025 at 11am.  

Where: The Company Theatre Rehearsal Room, upstairs at The Rose Centre, School Road, Belmont. 

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THE DETAILS

Company Theatre's August production will now be fast-paced, comedic thriller "The 39 Steps", adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Anthony Whitehouse! We're holding auditions for its 4 roles from 11am on Sunday 13th April - for performances August 1st-16th.

Synopsis -
Adapted by Patrick Barlow from a novel by John Buchan, "The 39 Steps" is a swift comedic thriller that pays homage to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1935 film. The story follows Richard Hannay, a seemingly ordinary man who gets entangled in an international espionage plot after meeting a mysterious woman. When she is murdered, he becomes the prime suspect and must go on the run to clear his name. With shadowy spies, thrilling chases, and over-the-top characters, "The 39 Steps" is a whirlwind of humour, suspense, and theatrical ingenuity.
Casting Information -
This production will be highly physical and require actors with strong comedic timing & versatility. The play is typically performed by a cast of four actors, most of whom take on multiple roles. The ages shown in the Character Desciriptions are indicative only.
Looking for:
• Requires extraordinary comic timing, incredible physical dexterity, and the ability to create distinct characters with minimal costume changes - shifting between these characters seamlessly.
• Strong improvisational skills and an ability to work well with a scene partner are essential.
General Requirements:
• Strong physical acting and comedic timing are key.
• Ability to work with dialects (British Received Pronunciation, Scottish, German, etc.) is highly desirable.
• High-energy performers comfortable with quick character transitions.
• Previous experience with farce, physical comedy, or improvisation is a plus.
Auditions will be held in the Belmont Rose Centre's upstairs Company Theatre rehearsal room - accessible from the back of the building - with performances at the Rose Centre. These will be volunteer roles.
 For more information & audition pieces, please email Anthony Whitehouse - a stalwart & award-winning director in the Auckland theatre scene - at [email protected]

Characters & Casting Attributes:

Richard Hannay (Male, 30s-40s)
• A charming, suave, and slightly world-weary Englishman.
• Must have excellent comedic timing, physical stamina, and the ability to play serious yet humorous.
• Requires agility for action sequences and an ability to maintain a strong presence as the central character.
Annabella Schmidt / Pamela / Margaret (Female, 20s-40s)
• Played by one actress, this role requires the ability to switch between three distinct women:
Annabella Schmidt: A mysterious, exotic foreign spy with an accent (typically German or Eastern European).
Pamela: A strong-willed, sophisticated Englishwoman who gets caught up in Hannay’s adventure.
Margaret: A sweet, naive Scottish farm girl trapped in a loveless marriage.
• Requires great comedic skill, strong vocal versatility, and physical agility.
Clown 1 & Clown 2 (Any gender, 20s-50s)
• These two actors play over 100 characters, including police officers, villains, innkeepers, spies, newsboys, train passengers and more.



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