OctOBER 2026 PRODUCTION

Snappy's Happy Half-Hour by Don Zolidis (Junior actors up to age 16)

When the disgruntled cast of Snappy's Happy Half Hour quits moments before a live broadcast, it’s up to the techies to save the beloved children’s television show. Unfortunately, this eclectic group includes a megalomaniacal gaffer, a Hells Angel on work release, and a clinically-depressed boom operator. Can they keep the smiles on their faces and their imaginations in gear?

Don’t count on it.

This – a devised piece of theatre. (Senior actors up to 20 years).

Our senior actors will create their own piece of theatre with Katie Cawthorne, showcasing their unique voices and experiences.

NB: All actors who wish to audition for this play must attend a compulsory workshop with the director, 9-10am on audition day (9 August).

Production Dates

Audi tions

Sunday 9th August by appointment (book here)

(Scroll down to download audition pieces)

Read Through

Sunday 13th September 10.30am-1.30pm

Rehearsals

Sunday 27th September to Thursday 1st October | 8.45 – 4pm

Friday 2nd October | 9am – 5pm

Performances

Friday 2nd October at 6pm and Saturday 3rd October at 1pm & 4pm

Venue is Tower Arts Centre, 267 Daws Rd, Pasadena

Do I actually need to be at all rehearsals?

Yes! It is imperative that you are available for the full week. To stage a whole play in 5 days of rehearsals is a big task. When you are not rehearsing for your scenes with your director, you will be busy with our Assistant Directors either developing your character, running lines, working on your physicality, vocal work or assisting other students. We require all actors all the time to enable the quality of our productions.

Young character ponders over serious issues in play

What is the cost?

$500 which includes:

All tuition during auditions and rehearsal (40+ hours - more than a semester of weekly lessons)
All character specific costumes
Actually Acting t-shirt to wear at rehearsals
Invited guest speakers/workshop facilitators during the week
Individual audition time
Welcome lunch following read through; shared meal before show on Day Six
Three fully staged performances with professional lights/sound
Professional headshot in digital and printed (6×8) format
Digital copies of all professional production shots

How do I register to audition?

First, read all the information below thoroughly and ensure you can commit to all the rehearsal/performance dates. If you'd like more information about the process, please read our blog. Then download the Audition Form and Pieces and book an Audition Time. You will be required to pay $5 per audition, which forms part of your production fee if you are cast. If you do not receive/accept a role, or cancel the audition with at least 2 hours notice, it will be refunded.

Our expectations from you for auditions

Please learn the part you are auditioning for. It will show us you are dedicated and ready to work.
We will ask you to (cold) read another role, please prepare for this by reading ALL roles beforehand.
Do NOT try to make it perfect, we would like to work with you in the audition and we want to know what you are capable of. We are not looking for a polished performance at the audition.
You do not have to accept a part we offer you, but once you do, it is expected that you will commit to this project. This means prioritising and only accepting the role if you are prepared to give it 100%.

Our commitment to you

We know that young actors can have incredible talent and we want you to have a chance to utilise and expand on that. We are 100% committed to teach and foster your abilities, and will run our rehearsals as a professional development process.
We are experienced teachers as well as professional actors ourselves, and are joined by a supportive team to help bring this project together, within a nurturing and kind environment.
By bringing together like-minded individuals from different parts of Adelaide, we aim to foster a dynamic and supportive environment in which to develop creativity.

Happy actor expresses joy in play wearing red cardigan

Our expectations from our cast

You are expected to arrive in good time for rehearsals, and respect your directors and fellow cast/crew members. Bad behaviour will not be tolerated. If you are running late you will let us know as soon as practical. All rehearsals are compulsory unless discussed prior.
Mobile phones are to be on silent and put away except on breaks.
You will learn your lines prior to rehearsals commencing, with scripts down by Day 2. It is impossible to fully engage with a character whilst holding a script.
You must be prepared to take risks and trust your fellow performers.
In order to cover the enormous cost involved with mounting a production – all cast are expected to sell at least 6 tickets to the production. If everyone does this, we can continue to keep the production fee low.

Young actors perform in a Christmas themed play