Auditions

As DamShel produces new Australian plays, there is no formula for the timeframe within which casting for a particular show may be carried out as new scripts shift and change in the development process. DamShel encourages anyone who is interested to audition and is always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to its stage. Except as specifically required by the author for certain roles, DamShel policy is to cast regardless of colour, race or disability.

Current Audition

Into The Mirror

2, 9, 16 May 2012

Into the Mirror is a new play by Australian playwright Shelley Wall.

After eighteenmonths in the UK Melanie arrives home to share one of the most significant moments of her life with her mother and Aunt Sophia. Instead Melanie is confronted with the reality of her mother’s transitioning.

Tyler is in a relationship with Laura, and finds herself attracted to Kendall. Kendall struggling with a fear of rejection keeps Tyler ignorant of his transitioning. Perception and reality collide in a moment of passion; the ensuing conflict explores the dynamics of betrayal and trust within relationships.

Into the Mirror uses the gender lens of Kendall’s transitioning to explore the bond between mothers and daughters, lovers, families and friends; highlighting the issues that are present within relationships.

We are currently casting for the roles of

  • Kendall
  • Melanie
  • Sophia
  • The roles of Laura and Tyler have already been cast.

For the full synopsis of Into the Mirror and it's characters download the audition pack.