November 18, 2011

AUDITION CALL for HURAI,
by Dunedin playwright, Harry Love.
Director, Ralph Johnson.

Rehearsing from Jan. 28; Performing Wellington, Feb. 28 – Mar. 3, early evening.

Synopsis: Set in early 19th century NZ & modelled on the Greek tragedy, The Bacchae, the play explores the emotional consequences for individuals in a clash of religious & cultural values.
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Characters 
PAPA – age 45+, a Maori seer & cult-leader
THOMAS KEENE – 30-40, an English missionary
AGNES KEENE – 20-30, his young wife
ALEXANDER WILLIAMS – 50+, a lay missionary
PITA – 15-18, Maori, servant & pupil at the mission
CHORUS – 2 young Maori women & 1 young Maori man, workers & ‘trainees’ at the mission & followers of Papa
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Actors to receive 1 share of box-office take, + $400.
If interested, contact Ralph to arrange an audition before Sunday Nov. 27 at
+64 +4 239 8336, 0211 843 348, or aralph@clear.net.nz