FRINGE 2026 PRODUCTION

Dark Road by Laura Lundgren Smith (actors aged 15-25)

In Nazi Germany, young Greta is desperate to prove herself and secure a future for her and her younger sister, Lise. When she learns that a nearby women’s concentration camp is hiring guards, she sees a grim but stable opportunity. The job offers purpose, belonging—and a way out of poverty.

But inside the barbed-wire world of Ravensbrück, Greta is forced to confront the monstrous tasks expected of her. What begins with discomfort quickly curdles into rationalisation, and soon Greta finds herself not just complicit in horror, but essential to it. As she rises through the ranks, she sheds her conscience piece by piece.

Lise, kind-hearted and idealistic, is horrified by what her sister has become. As the war deepens, so too does the distance between them—but neither can fully escape the other, or the fate that binds them together in a collapsing world.

A haunting and timely drama about how ordinary people become instruments of evil—and what it takes to resist.

Production Dates

Audi tions

Sunday 9th November by appointment (KB) (book here)

(Scroll down to download audition pieces)

Read Through

Sunday 14th December 11am-2pm (including shared lunch)

Compulsory Rehearsals

NB: Cast will only be called when required.

Saturday 31 January 12-4pm (KB)

Saturday 7 February 12-4pm (TBC)

Saturday 14 February 12-4pm (KB)

Monday 16 February (TBC)

Wednesday 18 February (TBC)

Wednesday 25 February (6-8pm (TBC)

Monday 19 January 10-4pm (KB)

Tuesday 20 January 1-5pm (KB)

Wednesday 21 January 10-4pm (KB)

Thursday 22 January 10-4pm (KB)

Friday 23 January 1-5pm (KB)

KB = Knightsbridge Girl Guide Hall (Cnr Glynburn Rd & Rochester St, Leabrook)

Performances

Thursday 19th February @ 6pm (preview)

Friday 20th February @ 6pm

Saturday 28th February @ 1pm

Sunday 1st March @ 6pm

Do I actually need to be at all rehearsals?

Yes! It is imperative that you are available for all rehearsals you are called for. To stage of this nature is a big task, it will require complete commitment and respect. When you are not rehearsing for your scenes with your director, you will be busy either developing your character, relationships, 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?

There is no production fee involved in this Fringe show. We will be hosting a fundraiser and expect all actors to get involved. Mounting a Fringe production is hugely expensive and it's a valuable skill for young actors to understand, and work towards. All actors will have a production role so they will learn more about the production as a whole,

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 deposit per audition, which will be returned after the audition. If you do not attend your audition, or cancel within 3 hours, the deposit will be retained.

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.

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.