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AUDITION CALL - My Two Blankets

Shake & Stir, one of Australia’s leading contemporary touring theatre companies, is holding auditions for its 2025 QLD in-school touring production of My Two Blankets, based on the much-loved picture book by Irena Kobald and Freya Blackwood. The production will be featuring three multi-disciplinary artists who are skilled physical theatre / dance / visual theatre performers.

Shake & Stir provides a professional, dynamic, fast-paced, inclusive and rewarding work environment and this position is a fantastic opportunity for talented young performers (actors and/or dancers) of any gender and from all ethnic backgrounds with a passion for performing for young people.

Regional actors/dancers - strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
“Cartwheel has moved to a place that is so strange to her, she no longer feels like herself. This is a story about new ways of speaking, new ways of living, new ways of being.”

TO APPLY FOR AN AUDITION:
Please send a current headshot and acting CV to tanya@shakeandstir.com.au by 28 June 2025.
You will be contacted to submit a video audition, with instructions as to how to upload your video files.

Please note that these are not general auditions and not all applicants will be asked to submit a film audition.

Applicants need to prepare one contemporary monologue (1-2 mins, of their own choice).

The piece should demonstrate your ability to engage with young people and to show off your physical ability. Shake & Stir looks for actors with fantastic physicality, great vocal skills, contagious enthusiasm and endless energy and drive.

All applicants must be 18+ years old and possess a current QLD Working with Children (Blue) Card and a QLD driver’s license, with a good driving history.

DUE DATE FOR FILMED SUBMISSIONS: 5 July 2025

REHEARSALS: 25 August – 6 September in Toowoomba
PERFORMANCES: 2025 in-school season in Toowoomba followed by a week-long Queensland tour in that region.