Auditions – Eating the Wolf

A play by Sarah Delahunty.
Directed by: Le Niddrie

Red Riding Hood has been raised under the influences of her Mother and Grandmother. However Grandmother has had enough. Join Red Riding Hood as she ventures through the wood to follow Grandmother while discovering the deeper sides to all your once familiar characters.

All characters can be played by Male or Female unless specified. Ages are flexible unless specified. This is a great piece that offers the opportunity to fit a variety of experience. Please note adult content is discussed in this production.

Storyteller - to be played by a younger actor/actress
The Storyteller needs to give an air of wisdom. A wise beyond their years quality. Will spend entire time onstage.

Red Riding Hood – female
Our heroine She’s young and innocent. Very sheltered character who going to need to face some tough decisions.

Grandmother – female
A strong-willed woman whose had enough of domestic servitude. She has an obvious love for Red Riding Hood but she’s taking over and no one will stop her.

The rest of the cast can be played as either a single character or 2-3 characters played by a single actor. All following characters can be played by male or female.

Mother
A homely woman. She doesn’t like to stir the pot. She’s not very outspoken. She believes a woman’s place is looking after the home and children.

Wolf
A condescending, overly masculine role. A definite predator.

Woodcutter
More brawn than brain. He’s not spoilt but he’s never been expected to anything related to ‘woman’s work’. A bit creepy.

The Witches (3 in total)
Mysterious woman who give the bitter truth. Representing all women and all the trials of women.

Rose Red
Strong, determined woman. Takes no ‘rubbish’. Vain.

Snow White
Looks are everything to this lady. She’s tough. Corporate.

Audition Preparation:
Unless you are auditioning for one of the three bigger roles, no preparation is required other than being open-minded. If you do want to audition for a bigger role please familiarize yourself with a monologue for that character of your choosing. You do not need to know it off by heart. Audition slots are 10-15 minutes.

To request a copy of the script, email our Office Manager: info@hlt.org.nz
To book an audition slot, email the director, Le Niddrie at tweetymarie1@msn.com

Rehearsals and performances.
Tuesday and Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2.30pm
Read Through at Sunday 19th May
First Rehearsal Tuesday 21st May

Season: July 31 st to August 3rd