Lysistrata

Class Act Theatre presents a brand new version of this Ancient Greek play! “Lysistrata” is a wonderful comic attack on war and politics, in which the women decide to put an end to war by refusing to sleep with any man until the fighting has stopped.
Aristophanes allows this comic idea to spiral into absurdity as the men find things are getting harder and harder – and even the women are finding it difficult to keep their oath!
Our brilliantly funny, yet savagely biting, modern update of Aristophanes superb Greek masterpiece will substitute the world of ancient Athens and Sparta with the modern day conflict between Christian and Muslim nations.
This production will be a timeless examination of the folly of war and the stupidity of conflict and aggression between fellow members of the human species. The sheer “joie de vivre” and energy of Aristophanes’ work is a breath of fresh air. We like to think of him, jokingly, as “the Benny Hill of Ancient Athens” – including everything from farting to unabashed nudity! (The Ancient Greeks didn’t have as many hang-ups as we do!) To Aristophanes, war, politics and religion were all subservient to the great Greek cry of “Binetiomen!” (“we all want to get laid!”)
Directed by Stephen Lee (nominated for Best Director at the Equity Guild Awards) and produced by Class Act Theatre (also nominated for 4 Awards for its production of Hotel Sorrento in 2004) - this profit share show promises to be of a gem in the crown of Perth's Independent Theatre!

AUDITIONS: Mon 12th December from 10am
AUDITION VENUE: Old WAAPA annex, Newcastle St, Northbridge (cnr Charles)
WHAT TO PREPARE: A monologue/piece of your choice
WHO WE NEED: Approx 6 women and 3 men of various ages/races - ability to sing and a facility for accents will be an advantage
REHEARSALS: Will be during the day during the week (parttime) starting from mid Jan 2006.
PERFORMANCE SEASON: Feb 24 to March 11 2006 at the Artrage Bakery Complex (Blackbox Studio), James St, Northbridge.

Applications for auditions/enquiries can be forwarded to Angelique Malcolm at the contacts below.