CALL TO AUDITION:
CONTINUITY
by BESS WOHL
“Suddenly we’re on a Styrofoam ice shelf in the desert of New Mexico because of tax rebates and the snow is made of plastic and it’s a thousand degrees.”
On the set of a big-budget Hollywood eco-thriller, everything that can go wrong, does. A stereotypical ‘eco terrorist hero’ plants a bomb to save the day. A frazzled film crew battles the clock to make their final shot. And somewhere between artistic ambition and environmental catastrophe, both the movie – and the planet – teeter on the brink.
In this film-within-a-play, storytelling and science collide with hilarious and unsettling consequences.
“Wohl’s script has iceberg-like depths beneath all its surface pleasures.” The Wrap
CREATIVE TEAM & CREW
Director Sahn Millington
Set design David Marshall Martin
Assistant Director Chloe Callow
Operator Marc Monnet-Demarbre
PERFORMANCE DATES
26 May – 20 June 2026
Previews/Thu – Sat 7.30pm, Sun 2pm
Final performance Sat 20 Jun 2pm
PRODUCTION PERIOD
17 – 25 May 2026
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will commence at The New Theatre early April with a combination of weekend days, week evenings. Some availability over Easter is preferred. Exact times and dates tbc, subject to cast availability.
AUDITIONS
It is essential to read the script BEFORE applying. There is a perusal copy of the script available for viewing here.
The initial round of auditions will be done using self-tape. Call-back auditions will be held at the theatre in person Fri 10/Sat 21/Sun 22 Mar. Exact times tbc, subject to availability.
If you are unable to submit a self-tape, please email the Director at continuitynt26@gmail.com to arrange an alternative means of audition.
Your filmed audition should include:
• A very brief self- introduction, including your name
• A brief introduction to your chosen audition piece
• Your audition piece: comedic monologue of your choice from a contemporary script. You are encouraged to audition using a generic US accent.
Once you have captured your audition, upload it as either a private and password-protected Vimeo or a YouTube video using the password ‘Continuity26’ and email the link with the below information to continuitynt26@gmail.com.
In your email, please:
• Include an up-to-date headshot and CV
• Indicate which role/roles you are interested in
• Indicate if you are currently a New Theatre member
• Indicate your preferred audition time/unavailability (see dates above)
• Indicate your rehearsal availability (days and/or evenings)
Self-tape submissions close Sun 15 Mar 2026, 6pm.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their audition.
ROLES AVAILABLE
The play takes place on the film set of a Hollywood blockbuster. A generic US accent is required for all roles unless otherwise specified.
Eve/Nicole (30+): Female identifying. Eve is an ecologist as part of the film. Nicole is a thirty something international movie star.
Dr Anna Gerber/Lily (20’s): Female identifying. Dr Gerber is a top climatologist in the film. Lily is an upcoming actor, Nigerian British RADA graduate. This role will be cast from actors of Black / African diaspora heritage in the first instance.UK RP and US accent required.
George/Jake (30+): Male identifying. George is an eco-terrorist bad boy in the film. Jake wishes he was George. Jake is often stereotyped as the action movie character. Hails from Texas. Texan and generic US accent required.
Maria (40’s): Female identifying. Sundance award winning indie film director. First time directing a major big budget studio film.
David Caxton (50’s): Male identifying. The scriptwriter. Way too tan and fit to be a writer. Shares a past intimate relationship with Maria.
Larry (60’s): Male identifying. The real climatologist and science advisor to the film.
The PA (any age): Any gender. Known as ‘Max’ but represents the faceless, nameless persons doing their jobs on a film set to make everyone else’s life better. Role may evolve during rehearsals.
First AD (any age): Known as ‘Mark’ in the script however open to gender. Role may evolve during rehearsals.
Additional minor film crew roles that may be either doubled up or cast at a later date: Second AD, Second PA, Camera Operator, Sound Guy.
We very much encourage and welcome submissions from people who identify as First Nations, PoC, CaLD, queer and/or gender diverse.
PLEASE NOTE
New Theatre an amateur theatre company and a volunteer-based organisation – there is no for payment for this production. If cast, you will be required to wash your own costumes and assist with production bump out.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Graduating from the University of New England with a Drama major that included acting and directing, Sahn started theatre life in a combination of acting and creative roles in the Brisbane and later, Sydney, theatrical scene. She also has a postgrad degree in Arts Management from UTS.
Her directing credits include, for The New Theatre: Picnic at Hanging Rock, Cats Talk Back (Sydney Fringe), Dinkum Assorted and Amanda (Sydney Fringe). Production Manager on Collaborators Dir. Moira Blumenthal and Consensual, Dir. Johann Walraven; Assistant Director, House of Games, Dir. Louise Fletcher. She is currently on the New Theatre Committee and part of the Play Assessors committee.
Other credits include for Genesian Theatre; Director on Travelling North and Nothing Personal; Assistant Director, Simpson J, 202 and Production Manager, Winslow Boy. She has worked in front of house and production roles with New Theatre, Redline