Award-winning Canberra company Greek Theatre Now seeks 6 to 12 people for a Greek Chorus for its production of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King at the Saw Avenue Amphitheatre, Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, Western Australia, 24-28 September 2026.
Group Auditions:
Date: Saturday 1 August 2026
Start Time: 10 am (finish 11.30 am) OR 2 pm (finish 3.30 pm)
Venue: Subiaco Scout Hall, 399 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008
What: Recite from memory
O sweet-speaking voice of Zeus
You have come to glorious Thebes from golden Delphi
But what is your intent?
My fearful heart twists on the rack and shakes with fear.
O immortal voice! Child of golden Hope! Speak to me!“
(from Ian Johnston translation, Vancouver Island University, public domain)
Wear: Comfortable shoes and clothing. There will be movement.
Seeking: A strong voice, good diction, fitness, mobility, good sense of rhythm, basic vocal skills and a strong imagination are a plus. All experience levels welcome.
Inquiries: Director Michael J Smith michael@greektheatrenow.com.au or mobile 0415 818 673
Rehearsals: Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. Not every weekend.
Honorarium: Each Chorus member will receive $200.
Performance Venue: Saw Avenue Amphitheatre, Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth WA
Performances:
- Thursday 24 September 10.30 am (finish 12.10 pm) (performance for schools)
- Friday 25 September 10.30 am (finish 12.10 pm) and 1.30 pm (finish 3.10 pm) (performance for schools)
- Saturday 26 September, Sunset Performance, 4 pm (finish 5.40 pm)
- Sunday 27 September 2.30 pm (finish 4.10 pm)
- Monday King’s Birthday public holiday 28 September 2.30 pm (finish 4.10 pm).
