Come From Away
The Heartbreak Choir
Written by Aidan Fennessy
Licensed by Nova Weetman
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Celebrating the healing power or music, The Heartbreak Choir is set in the old CFA hall on the outskirts of town. Five women having broken from their original choir, on a matter or principle, gather to sing, connect, share food and daily life updates. Joined by new recruit Peter they find a new name and purpose.
Funny, uplifting, a moving celebration of community, culture, beauty and love, it’s a play with songs in it, a warm hearted hug of a show, a tribute to the power of friendship & the tonic of music. If your heart is breaking, the best thing you can do, is sing…together.
The Heartbreak Choir will be performed in October 2025 - six performances over two weeks from 17 to 26 October
Content warning: this play does have some coarse language, mature themes, references to sexual assault and references to suicide.
Creatives
Directors: Susan Gibson
Assistant Directors: Etienne Goessens, Will Hardy
Vocal Coaches: Will Hardy, Etienne Goessens
Set Designers: Roy Rooney with Susan Gibson
Set Builders: Peter Martignoles, Geoff Bown
Production Manager: Elaine Cope
Email: heartbreakchoirbpltc@gmail.com for all enquiries
The Heartbreak Choir - auditions
Auditions are being held on Tuesday 8th July & Wednesday 9th July from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Call backs if required will be Friday 11th July from 6:30pm
Location: Wendy L Beckett Studio, of 350 Bengworden Road - turn left at the Barirnsdale Airport sign and drive to end of road.
Prior performance experience is not essential and we are looking for a diverse cast of strong storytellers and vocalists. We promote an inclusive environment, encouraging all to audition and welcome performers from all ethnicities, beliefs, genders, representations, ages, and sizes to apply. Vocal abilities are important.
When applying for roles, please consider any casting requirements and representations stated with each character description. For the role of Aseni we are seeking an actor to play a migrant from Africa, a BIPOC actor (black, indigenous, person of colour).
Auditions are to be booked online using the booking calendar below select the day (Tues 8/7 or Wed 9/7) and then the time slot, fill in the details in the booking form and submit. An email confirmation will be sent to you.
Please make yourself familiar with the Information Sheet and Audition Pack found below which contain details of the production and audition process. Bring the completed Audition form to your audition.
If you have queries of you wish to cancel the audition or reschedule your time please email the production manager Elaine Cope E: heartbreakchoirbpltc@gmail.com M: 0408 307 418
Callbacks - if required will be held on Friday 11th July from 6:30 pm at the Wendy L Beckett Studio.