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Brainstorm Productions is one of the largest touring theatre companies in Australia. We have been established for 28 years and tour in schools across Australia. We employ 15-20 actors, performing more than 2000 shows to up to 400,000 students every year. Brainstorm offers a professional, fun working environment and regular weekly wages for duration of 6-9 month contract including tax free travel allowance for when you are working outside your home city. Toyota RAV 4’s provided. Rehearsals are on the beautiful Far North Coast of NSW, in a friendly, positive environment.
The shows are challenging and address issues such as cyber bullying, violence, drug abuse and discrimination. This is a great opportunity for experienced actors or young actors straight from university to gain experience.
We need responsible, energetic actors, minimum age of 19 years, male and female (with a playing range of 16 – 25 years). Some roles require singing and physical theatre and some are straight dramatic roles. A current drivers’ licence and a good driving record is essential.
Auditions are held in late November/early December each year in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. If you are interested in applying, please see the details below. Please note that applications are only accepted in October and November each year. Due to administrative demands, early or late applications cannot be kept on file or considered for an audition.
AUDITIONS FOR 2012 SEASON: Applications open 1st October 2011
Males Roles Female Roles FAQs
To apply for an audition actors MUST HAVE a current drivers licence and good driving record and MUST BE at least 19 years old
Auditions are held as follows:
Brisbane: Monday 21st November with call-backs on Tuesday 22nd November.
Melbourne: Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th November with callbacks on Friday 25th November.
Sydney: Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th November with callbacks on Thursday 1st December.

Applications open 1st October 2011: Send short cover note including:
1. CV (resume)
2. Address
3. Date of birth
4. Email address
5. Current headshot
6. Agents name and email address (if applicable)
If you are currently represented by an Agent you must go through their Agency or at least let them know you are sending your application directly to us.

E-mail: auditions@brainstormproductions.com.au
Fax: (02) 6628 5009
Post: PO Box 804 Alstonville NSW 2477

Closing Date Brisbane applicants: Monday 14th November 5pm
Closing Date Melbourne applicants: Monday 14th November 5pm
Closing Date Sydney applicants: Wednesday 16th November 5pm
Late applications cannot be accepted.

Successful applicants will be contacted by phone/e-mail no later than Wednesday 16th November (Brisbane and Melbourne) or Friday 18th November (Sydney) to allocate audition times. Applicants who do not make it to the audition stage or whose audition has been unsuccessful will be notified by mail or email by the 16th December.
Auditions: Initial auditions will be one at a time – you will be asked to perform a short monologue provided in advance by Brainstorm and to sing ‘Happy Birthday” unaccompanied. These auditions will be videoed for later reference.

Please arrive a few minutes early to complete application forms prior to your audition. You will be asked information about your driving record, your availability for the coming season, some medical history, as well as your employment history/experience/training.

Callbacks are in groups of 4-5. You will be asked to demonstrate ability to sing/dance etc depending on the role(s) we are considering you for. You will also be asked to improvise a variety of scenarios including some school-based situations. No accompaniment for singing and dancing please.

If you are cast: Before an offer of employment is made you will be asked to provide an RTA, QLD Roads or VIC Roads print-out of your driving record. The Education Department will also need your permission to conduct a mandatory criminal record check for any history of violence or sexual based offences.

Rate of Pay: Weekly wages are paid at Equity rates – per wk, plus Living Away from Home Allowance when tour is away from actor’s base city, Holiday Pay, Sick Pay, employers contribution to Superannuation and Workers Compensation. For all rehearsals and some of the longer away from home tours (eg Adelaide tours) accommodation is provided by Brainstorm Productions and actors receive a Meals and Incidentals allowance instead of the Living Away from Home Allowance.
Please note: It is an offence under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 2005 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.
Roles for 2012 Season
All roles require actors with a playing range of 16 – 25 years (however you need to be at least 19 years old so that you have at least one year driving experience, can show a good driving record, and have the maturity to cope with touring). All our shows are 2 hander’s except ‘Cheap Thrills’ which is a one-man show. Tour details as listed beside each role are estimated only, actual weeks will depend on bookings received but should be reasonably accurate.

We will cast 15 actors for the 2012 season:
8 Males (2 Melbourne, 2 Brisbane and 4 Sydney based)
7 Females (2 Melbourne, 2 Brisbane