Auditions

One Act Play Festival 2024

As we look ahead to the coming year, we’re thrilled to announce our upcoming One Act Play Festival. This is your chance to shine on stage, showcase your directorial prowess, or even submit a script for consideration.

  • Audition Dates: Brush up on your acting skills and mark your calendars! Auditions will be held in the last week of January at the Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre Hall. We can’t wait to see the talent our Franklinites bring to the stage.

    Sunday 28 January from 12:30
    Monday 29 January 
    from 19:30
    Wednesday 31 January 
    from 19:30

    Festival dates are:
    26 & 27 April
    3 & 4 May

  • Call for Scripts: Have a compelling short play tucked away in your drawer? Now’s the time to dust it off and share it with us! Submissions are open for original one-act scripts. Send in your masterpieces by 14 January.

            Submission Guidelines:

    • Plays must be between 35 – 45 minutes long.

    • English dialogue.

    • 3 or more speaking characters in the play.

    • PG13

    • Email all entries to: comms@franklin.org.za

  • Call for Directors: If you’ve ever dreamt of guiding a cast to brilliance, this is your moment. We’re on the lookout for passionate directors to helm these one-act wonders. Interested? Let us know by 14 January.

Let’s make the One Act Play Festival a highlight of the Franklin Players’ calendar! Your creativity and talent are the heartbeat of our community, and we can’t wait to see what magic unfolds on stage.

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Address
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130 thoughts on “Auditions

  1. I really want to get invovlved in thearte again after being invovlved with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. How Do I get invovlved would love to be part of a chorus again.

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    • Hi Gift, we are holding auditions for our mid-year Murder Mystery Farce this Sunday afternoon 7 April 2-5pm, and Monday evening 8 April from 7.30pm onwards – hope to see you there!!

    • Hi Cindy, yes there will be two more productions this year, keep checking our auditions webpage or our Facebook page for more info… Hope to meet you soon!

  3. Hey there I’m a newly graduate from the market theater how does one stay connected with the productions really keen in staying informed ..

    • Hi Karabo, we keep this website up to date with forthcoming productions and auditions, so please check in regularly. You can also request to join our mailing list by sending an email to info@franklin.org.za

      Hope to see you soon!

    • Hello Thuba, we have auditions for our three-quarter show coming up on 21 and 22 July, hope to see you there!

  4. Hi, I’m a second year university student and I want to get back into drama. I did it in high school and I really miss it. I really want to audition but audition pieces and details haven’t been posted so have auditions been postponed? Will I get the opportunity to audition for one of your plays?

  5. Hi!

    I would like to audition for the pantomime but I have had almost no experience in performance. Is there any point in auditioning?

    Thanks!

  6. Hi I am very keen to come audition for the end of year panto. Is anyone welcome? I was just wondering what days rehearsals are on, should one be cast in the play? Lastly, when will audition pieces be put up on the website?

    Thanks
    Lisa

    • Hey Lisa, oh my gosh, nobody is replying to these blog posts!! I will try to have this rectified!! Anybody is welcome to audition (although unfortunately the panto is already well into rehearsals) – experience is not a prerequisite. We have access to our community recreation hall on Mon and Wed evenings and Sun afternoons which is when we have rehearsals… Please come and meet us or ask further questions right here, I will make sure somebody with knowledge answers you! 🙂 Traci

    • Hello Guyver, we will soon be posting a review of the production (which was a roaring success!) and will include the program which will provide more details on the cast and crew 🙂

  7. Hi I would like to get involved either technical or acting. Please let me know when next meeting/auditions are to be held

    • Hi Anita, auditions have been extended! We will be holding two more days of auditions this Sunday 10th May from 6pm, and Monday 11th May from 7.30pm – there are still a few roles to fill so really hope to see you there! Cheers, Traci

    • Hi Bongani – that’s wonderful! Why don’t you come to the auditions for our annual One-Act Play Festival – have a look at our Auditions page for all the details. Whether you want to be on stage or behind the scenes, there’s always a role to fill 🙂 See you soon!

    • Hi Jonas, we are holding four sets of auditions later this month for our annual one-act play festival – see the dates and times at the top of our Auditions page. Every year Franklin Players and other amateur drama societies such as our good friends at EADS put on a festival of about 10 very short plays (only one act each, about half an hour) and it’s the most fun you’re ever going to have!! No experience necessary and no need to prepare anything, just show up and join in the fun 🙂
      Cheers,
      Traci

  8. Dear Franklin Players

    I would love to join as a member. Please indicate whether I would have to complete an application form in order to do so.

    I would also like to participate in the one-act play festival. Is there a possibility of still auditioning, assisting as director or just being a part of the backstage production team?

    Looking forward to your response.

    Kind regards

    Melinda

    • Hi Melinda, thanks for your interest in Franklin Players! I’m going to forward your message to our secretary Wendy, and she will advise how you can get involved 🙂 Looking forward to meeting you soon!
      Cheers
      Traci

  9. Hi there, I want to become involved. Are there any auditions lined up for March-April? Design aspects also interest me – where and how can I find more info?

    Regards,
    Ronelle

    • Hi Ronelle, thanks for your interest in Franklin Players! We will be holding auditions sometime in April for our mid-year production, so keep an eye on our Auditions page. We are now in the last few weeks of our One-Act festival rehearsals, curtain goes up Friday 1 April and the festival takes place over two weekends – come along, meet the members and enjoy the shows 🙂
      Cheers,
      Traci

  10. hello out there..i am a voung vibrant talented girl of 19 yrs old who is driven’ passionate and addicted to become an actress…i realy want to be part of the auditions….if i may ask ..how would i knw that i have been selected..coz i realy want to be part of the horizon ….i will look forward 0728209328

    • Hello Thidziambi, auditions for our mid-year play are closed, but keep your eye on our website and Facebook page for audition dates for our end of year musical! In the meantime, we are always looking for any volunteers to help with backstage, prop making and technical. This is a great opportunity to test the water in the behind-the-scenes aspects of theatre. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Carri 0721467142

  11. hey I’m Nicole I’ve been doing drama and choir since primary and now I’m in Matric and would love to get involved in the theatre _ when are the next auditions ?

    • Hi Nicole, auditions for our end of year musical production will be held on Sunday 14th, Monday 15th, Wednesday 17th August – hope to see you there!

  12. hey. I did drama through my whole schooling career…something I’d very much love going back to. How do I go about becoming a member?

    • Hi Bhongokazi, I’ve added you to our mailing list 🙂 welcome!

      I will ask our secretary Wendy to email you with more info about becoming a member

      We’re in the middle of rehearsals for our year-end Pantomime, show opens end Nov – hope you’ll come watch and meet the crowd

      Our annual One-Act Play Festival auditions will take place in January and I highly recommend you come along for that – it’s so much fun and the plays are short and sweet (about half an hour each) – we usually have up to 10 plays taking part!

      Thanks for showing an interest in Franklin 🙂

      Cheers
      Traci

  13. Hello!
    I am interested in joining theatre. Could you please let me know when the next auditions would be held and what is asked of you at the auditions also, when are rehearsals?

    Thank you

    Kim

    • Hi Kim, that’s fantastic! I’ve added you to our mailing list so you can be informed of our next auditions.

      We’re in the middle of rehearsals for our year-end Pantomime, show opens end Nov – hope you’ll come watch and meet the crowd!

      Our annual One-Act Play Festival auditions will take place in January and I highly recommend you come along for that. You will be given audition pieces to read on audition day, nothing to prepare. Rehearsals take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and Sunday afternoons.

      Thanks for showing an interest in Franklin

      Cheers
      Traci

  14. Hey… My name is Jessica
    I only have 3 months left in the country before I go become an au pair over sees…I am into theatre and love to perform…I love the stage and would like to be one while I am still here. I hope that this is not an irrational wish…hope to hear from you

    Thanks Jess

    • Hi Jessica, thanks for making contact! Auditions for our annual One Act Play Festival take place this month: Sunday 15th (14h30), Monday 16th (19h30), Wednesday 18th (19h30) – please do come along! Look forward to meeting you 🙂
      Cheers
      Traci

  15. Hi Franklin

    Please advise me if you ever have auditions too. I havent done theatre in a while but I want to go back

    • Hi Sfiso, I have added you to our mailing list. We send out news once a month so check your Inbox for our “Franklin Flyer” 🙂
      Cheers
      Traci

  16. hi Franklin
    I’m really interested in theatre. could I please be informed when there will be auditions. I don’t have agency and I have been doing theatre for quiet sometime.

    kind regards
    Fihliwe Matata

    • Hi Fihliwe, you are now on our mailing list, we send out news once a month – we have auditions coming up in August for our year-end Panto. I will forward our previous flyer for your information 🙂
      Cheers
      Traci

    • Hi Kebone, I have added you to our mailing list – welcome! We have auditions coming up in August for our year-end pantomime, more details can be found on our auditions page here on our website. Hope to see you there!
      Cheers
      Traci

  17. Hi,

    I’d like to find out more about upcoming auditions, I’d like to clarify if the Peter in Wonderland audition are in August of this year 2017?

    Much Appreciated:)

    • Hi Fiona, yes auditions for our year-end pantomime are happening next month – more details can be found on our auditions page here on our website (character analyses and audition process) – hope to see you there! I have added you to our mailing list so you can be kept up to date.
      Cheers
      Traci

  18. Hi,

    I would love to come to the auditions prepared.
    The character analysis and audition process mentions that prescribed list of songs & scripts will be available on the website for those who wish to prepare ahead of time, where on the website can i find these?

    Thank you in advance

    • Hi Melissa, there is nothing on the website yet but I have added you to our mailing list so you can keep up to date 🙂 Looking forward to meeting you at auditions!
      Cheers
      Traci

  19. Hi There

    I would love to come to the auditions. Could you also put me on the mailing list as I would like to prepare some script once on website.

    • Hi Lizette
      I have added you to our mailing list, welcome! I will send you our July newsletter shortly. Looking forward to meeting you at auditions 🙂
      Cheers
      Traci

  20. Hi, I would really love to come to the auditions. may I plz ask to be added on your mailing list. And also I would like to know where are the auditions exactly.
    thanks

    • Hi Zanele, I have added you to our mailing list, welcome 🙂
      Hope to see you at auditions for our year-end panto later this month!
      Cheers
      Traci

    • Hi Soné, I see you are already on our mailing list 🙂
      You can find audition pieces and prescribed songs on our Auditions page (www.franklin.org.za/auditions/) if you would like to prepare…
      See you at auditions!
      Cheers
      Traci

    • Hi Magnificent, I have added you to our mailing list 🙂 welcome!
      Our October newsletter will land in your inbox next week…
      Thanks for showing an interest in Franklin!
      Cheers
      Traci

  21. Hi

    I would love to receive Audition notices for any up and coming productions.

    Would it be possible to be added to your mailing list.

    • Hi Jòvan, I have added you to our mailing list, welcome! Next auditions will be 21, 22 & 24 January for our One Act Festival. Keep an eye on your Inbox for our monthly newsletter, and also check out our events calendar here: franklin.org.za/events.
      Cheers
      Traci

  22. Hey, I’m really interested in theatre and would love to audition. Can you please add me to your mailings list.
    Thank you in advance

  23. Hi there! I would like to please be informed about upcoming productions and auditions, please do add me to your mailing list.
    Thank You
    Thando

    • Hi Mandla, I have added you to our mailing list 🙂 welcome!
      Our April flyer should reach your inbox today with new auditions dates.
      Cheers
      Traci

  24. Hi there can i please be notifyd about upcoming production and auditions, please add me to mailing list as i’m interested in acting

  25. Hi, my name is Israel and I am a 17 yr old male. I would love to be more involved with theatre and continue exploring the field. Please inform me when opportunities open up? Thank you.

    • Hi Israel, I have added you to our mailing list 🙂
      We send out a newsletter once a month.
      Also keep an eye on our Auditions page and Events calendar.
      Cheers
      Traci

  26. Hi.
    Please add me to the mailing list as well. I have no experience in the theatre, but would like to be involved.
    Thando

    • Hi Thando, I have added you to our mailing list, welcome!
      We send out news once a month, see our July news currently on our website homepage.
      Keep a lookout for an auditions reminder that will land in your inbox today.
      Thanks for showing an interest in Franklin!
      Cheers,
      Traci

    • Hi Pam, yes children of all ages are welcome, especially for our year-end pantomime which is always a child-friendly script and is cast with youngsters in mind. Rehearsals for this year’s panto are already well underway.
      Cheers
      Traci

  27. Hello, I am interested in theatre my name is Sihle and I will ask to be notified about the next auditions. I’m living in south suburb of Jhb and thank you in advance.

    • Hi Sihle, I have added you to our mailing list, welcome!
      We send out news once a month, our October flyer should reach your inbox this week.
      Thanks for showing an interest in Franklin!
      Cheers,
      Traci

  28. Hy Franklin, my name is Sipho Reuben Dhlamini from soweto, I’m a musician (bassist) I kindly wanted to know if there are any musical theatre productions that are coming soon, I wanna audition

    • Hi Sipho, thanks for your message
      We usually do a musical/pantomime for our year-end show, however sometimes we put on a mid-year variety show which could have elements of music. We’re not yet sure what the productions will be for this year, but keep an eye on our forthcoming productions page and also on our monthly email flyer – I have added you to our mailing list 🙂
      Cheers
      Traci

  29. Hello Franklin, My name is Dimpho from Kempton Park I am very interested in getting into theatre but I have no experience whatsoever, can I still come for auditions? I sing as well.

    • Hi Dimpho, no experience necessary! As a community theatre group, we welcome any and all members – it’s about having fun and learning as we go 🙂

      Cheers
      Traci

  30. Hello. I have a 10 year old singing and acting little girl. She’s also very good with Broadway. How do I get her to be a member? Do you audition kids? Also, kindly add me to your mailing list.
    Regards
    Khuti

    • Hi Khuti, kids are most welcome, especially for our year-end panto! I have added you to our mailing list. Our May flyer will land in your Inbox shortly and includes details of our next round of auditions. We look forward to meeting you and your daughter 🙂
      Cheers
      Traci

    • Hi Léheiné, I have added you to our mailing list, welcome!
      We send out a newsletter once a month, you can see the latest news on our website homepage.
      Hope to see you at our pantomime auditions in August.
      Cheers
      Traci

  31. Hi, my name is Lucky Phakamani Mjoli. I am a script writer. With me I have a One Act Play script I would love to pitch to you guys. How can I go about it?

    • Hi Lucky, that’s awesome! Please email it to committee@franklin.org.za and the committee will review it and come back to you soonest. I have also added you to our mailing list so that you can keep up to date with all things Franklin 🙂
      Hope to meet you soon!
      Cheers, Traci

    • Hi Dineo, I have added you to our mailing list and sent you an email.
      Thanks for showing an interest in Franklin Players!
      Cheers,
      Traci

    • Hi Naledi, you’re in luck, we are currently holding auditions for our One Act Play Festival. You can audition tonight or on Wednesday night. I have added you to our mailing list and emailed you the January newsletter with all the details. Hope to see you there!
      Cheers,
      Traci

  32. Hi. I’m Kenny. I would love to be part of the team be it cams or acting. I never acted before but I do feel like I could make it work either on cameras or on stage. Please add me to mailing list.

    Regrads.

    • Hi there Kenny, that sounds amazing! I have added you to our mailing list and you should receive our September newsletter in your Inbox today. With lockdown restrictions still in place, there is not a lot happening at the moment. But we will keep you informed 🙂
      Cheers
      Traci

  33. Good evening. I’m Solomon and I would really love to be on stage (play or drama or anything that has to do with acting) please help out.

    • Hi Solomon, I have added you to our mailing list, welcome! We send out news once a month which we also publish here on our website homepage.

      Cheers
      Traci

  34. Hi there.
    I would love to join Franklin Players, and I was wondering if I could be added to the mailing list for when things start up again

    • Hi there Giulia, I have added you to our mailing list, welcome! We send out news once a month. Let’s hope that this year things will return to normal, we all miss the stage so much!

      Cheers
      Tracu

  35. Hi there
    I would so much love to join the Franklin production ,I therefore request to be informed of all auditions.
    I love performing♡ thanks

    • Hi Faith, I have added you to our mailing list, welcome! We send out news about once a month which we publish here on our website as well.

      Cheers
      Traci

  36. Greetings, I would love to be part of the Franklin Production team, and may I please request that I be informed of all upcoming auditions.

    Kind Regards
    Zanele

    • Hi Zanele, sincere apologies that nobody responded to your message! I have added you to our mailing list. Sadly things have been very quiet due to Covid, but we still try and send a newsletter every month or two. Thanks for showing an interest in Franklin 🙂

      Cheers
      Traci

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