BADJELLY THE WITCH by Spike Milligan
Adapted by Tim Bray
Period of work: Friday 10th June – Saturday 30th July
A kiwi favourite, oozing with comedy
Children worldwide have grown up with the story of Tim and Rose’s madcap adventure through the great black forest and into Badjelly’s castle, and this July children of Auckland can experience the electric, cult classic stage show Badjelly The Witch live! From the loony world of Spike Milligan's original tale, Tim Bray, QSM has created a Monty Pythonesque comedy that sets off in search of a beloved lost cow. A quest full of twists and turns, with memorable characters and sausage turning spells. This bustling stage show will delight children and parents alike in a one-hour stage extravaganza.
“It’s a rollicking ride for an hour that is well-paced and delivers plenty of laughs for all ages...Mixing a 70s style with a dash of Monty Python, the creatives have clearly had plenty of fun in creating this larger-than-life version of Badjelly The Witch.” – Dione Joseph, Theatreview
Producer: Tim Bray Theatre Company, administered by The Operating Theatre Trust.
Director: Tim Bray, QSM
Musician: Our musician is always part of the company, and attends all rehearsals, then performs live during the shows. The show is about 60 minutes long (no interval). For this show we need our musician to provide and play keyboard. Other instruments could be integrated.
The job description is detailed below, but feel free to contact us with any questions.
- To create incidental music during the show to underscore the action of the show
- To rehearse and perform the incidental music, songs, and sound effects prescribed in the show
- To suggest and source the sound effects
- To assist in the pack in and placement of any sound equipment and musical instruments
- To assist the technicians and director in getting the sound levels balanced
- To follow the directions of the show’s director, production manager, stage manager, and venue personnel
- To attend any publicity sessions – TV, radio, print, live performances – that may be organised by the publicist or the Theatre Company
- To provide music for our promotional video trailer
- To take part in the meet and greet with the audience after each performance (except the Gala Opening)
- To take part in Q+A sessions for Educational groups, Audio Described performances, NZSL Interpreted performances, Sensory Relaxed performances
- To adhere to the Theatre Company’s and venue’s Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
Period required:
7 weeks, Friday 10 June – Saturday 30 July 2022
Auditions: Contact Katie, Company Stage Manager, to organise a time to meet with the director, Tim Bray.
Audition Venue: Lake House Arts Centre, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna
Tim Bray Theatre Company is committed to inclusion and accessibility across its performances, audiences, and other activities. As such we require all contracted actors to agree to our code of conduct statement and actively participate in making our theatre performances accessible and open to all. We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified performers regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage applications from D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse performers.
Please contact Katie Querin (contact information at bottom of page) to discuss any access needs or reasonable adjustments which may be required for your audition or for the show season, to learn more about physical access barriers at the PumpHouse Theatre, or to arrange an NZSL interpreter for your audition.
Rehearsals:
Takapuna Assoc Football Club, Taharoto Road Takapuna
Fri 10th June 9.15am - 4.45pm
Mon 13th June – Fri 17th June 9.15am – 4.45pm
Mon 20th June – Thu 23rd June 9.15am – 4.45pm
Mon 27th June 10.15am – 5.15pm
Production Week @ PumpHouse Theatre (variable hours and some evenings):
|
Spacing rehearsal |
Tues 28th June |
9.30am – 4.30pm |
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Lighting/Plot |
Wed 29th June |
9.30am – 7pm |
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Technical Rehearsal |
Thu 30th June |
9.30am – 7pm |
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Dress rehearsals |
Fri 1st July |
9.30am – 6pm |
(as is often the case in production week, these times may change as we work through the process)
Performances:
Gala Opening: Saturday 2nd July, 5pm (Call time 3.30pm)
School Season: Monday 4th July – Friday 8th July, shows 10.30am and 1pm (call time 9.30am)
Public Season: Saturday 9th July – Saturday 23rd July, shows 10.30am and 1pm (call time 9.30am)
Some afternoon calls (after 1pm show) for social media and accessibility performance training.
No shows on Sundays.
Tour Dates:
Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
Pack in / Rehearsals: Monday 25th July, 2pm – 7pm
Performances: Tuesday 26th July – Saturday 30th July, shows 10.30am and 1pm (call times 9.30am)
Fees: $820.00 (+ GST if registered) per week
Based on $26 per hour averaged over rehearsal, production week and performance weeks
In line with our current risk assessment, we are only able to offer audition slots to people who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including required booster shots, and who are able to provide proof of their vaccination status.
We will be filming the show for a ‘pay per view’ model. A separate contract for this will be presented.
Contact email: company@timbray.org.nz
Ngā mihi nui
Katie Querin
Company Stage Manager
Phone: 027 467 9946
Email: company@timbray.org.nz
To be considered for an audition, please fill out the audition form (in Links) AND email your CV, recent photo, and proof of your COVID-19 vaccination to Katie Querin at company@timbray.org.nz by 5:00pm Monday 9 May 2022.
