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Casting call from Waihī Drama Society

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6 Mar, 2023 04:47 AM3 mins to read

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Kiwi comedian Penny Ashton, seen here in a previous performance, will be taking to the stage in September for 'Austen Found' at the Waihī Drama Society.

Kiwi comedian Penny Ashton, seen here in a previous performance, will be taking to the stage in September for 'Austen Found' at the Waihī Drama Society.

It’s an action-packed next few months at Waihī Drama Society.

There’ll be world-class drama, a puppet show, plenty of movies, a British comedy you can be a part of, the AGM, live performances from Chris Green and Penny Ashton, as well as a local production of Fiddler On The Roof.

Cash on Delivery

Introducing the comedy stylings of Michael Cooney via a fast-paced physical comedy, Cash on Delivery is about a con artist claiming benefits for made-up dole recipients. Every attempt to go straight gets him deeper in trouble, and enlisting the help of his new bungling lodger, Norman, only makes matters worse.

Waihī Drama Society is looking to cast the following parts:

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  • Eric Swan - a con artist. 50 or so. Needs to be quite fit, as it’s an energetic role.
  • Linda Swan - Eric’s wife. She has no idea what he’s been up to.
  • Norman Bassett - lodger, 20 - 50 years old. This is the funny guy role.
  • Brenda Dixon - under 50, a bit emotional, Norman’s fiancé.
  • Uncle George - 50 or older. Needs to be of light build. Will be manhandled.
  • Clive Jenkins - any age. No sense of humour, but is always helpful.
  • Sally Chessington - any age. Soft-spoken and sympathetic social worker.
  • Mr Forbright - any age. Dry and strictly business; a tall person preferred.
  • Dr Chapman - any age, male or female. Marriage guidance councillor.
  • Ms Cowper - 50 or older. Needs to be the same height and build as Norman.

Director Paul Ferguson says it is one of the funniest plays ever written. He should know - he’s either acted in or directed it five times!

“It never fails to have the audience in fits from the moment the curtains open.”

Contact Paul on 027 381 0436 email: budzltd@gmail.com.

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Full programme:

  • Friday, March 3: ARTS ON TOUR | HANNA | Tickets $22 from www.waihidrama.co.nz
  • March 10 - 31: CINEMA CLUB | Four James Bond films
  • Sun, March 12: AUDITIONS | Cash on Delivery by Michael Cooney | 2-4pm at The Theatre
  • Friday, April 7: ARTS ON TOUR | The Boy With Wings | Tickets $10 from www.waihidrama.co.nz
  • Friday, April 17 and the third Friday of every month: CINEMA CLUB | 7pm
  • May 28 - June 10: LIVE THEATRE | Cash on Delivery by Michael Cooney | Directed by Paul Ferguson
  • Sunday, May 25, 4pm | Society AGM
  • July 22 - 23: LIVE THEATRE | Chris Green in UNDER by Cassandra Tse
  • September: LIVE THEATRE | Penny Ashton in Austen Found
  • November 2 - 12: MUSICAL THEATRE | Fiddler On The Roof
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