Auditions - Hobart Gang Show 2026 (Threads of Gold)

Hobart Gang Show 2026 
THREADS OF GOLD!
(five decades, one dream)

AUDITIONS ... SUNDAY 29th MARCH
CALEDONIAN HALL, 31 Homer Avenue, Moonah

OPEN TO REGISTERED MEMBERS OF SCOUTING AND GUIDING
(Casting preference is however for members aged 11 - 26 years of age at the time of the show.)  

What is Hobart Gang Show?  

This year sees Hobart Gang Show celebrating fifty years of providing young people opportunities to develop confidence, resilience and teamwork through the performing arts as well has having loads of fun along the way!

As an annual theatre production, each year we look for young people to be involved, to open doors not explored or get further experience in an interest area.  There is so much to be gained through involvement and it goes further than a talent or technical skill, but builds character through rehearsals, discipline, being physically active and gaining confidence to the end result of showcasing their work to an audience. 

Hobart Gang Show is a training activity providing young people of Scouts and Girl Guides Tasmania with practical experience of performance and stagecraft in singing, dancing/movement and speaking roles on stage.  There are also opportunities to be involved in script writing and for those aged 16+ years to be involved in band, choreography, sound, lighting, audio or being a member of the backstage crew. Many of the Gang have developed life-long passions in areas related to the performing arts with some, as a direct result of their involvement with the Show, going on to noteable professional careers either on stage or in a particular backstage field of work.  

The first step is booking an audition. Those in Scouting may immediately book their audition.  Those in Guiding will need to first register interest through Girl Guides Tasmania, then book an audition. 

This is your chance to be involved, and if you don't come along, you will miss the opportunity HGS has to offer. Casting preference is given to youth members aged 11 - 26, however any current member of Scouting or Guiding may audition. Gang Show offers a unique and easy to enter environment to learn the skills required to perform on stage and in front of an audience. This year will also be unique as we celebrate 50 years, perform our Hobart season and then take the show to Ulverstone.  

All involved with the Show are volunteers.  
Note - a) Everyone involved with Hobart Gang Show aged 16+ must have a current Working With Vulnerable People card.   
           b) Everyone aged 18+ must complete relevant Child Safe module/s and all relevant checks/training as determined by the respective Associations.  

About the audition

Hobart Gang Show is an inclusive production; where auditions are designed to help us find the best place for you in the show, ideally on stage. Everyone who auditions, regardless of their ability, will be made welcome and be part of a group.  We endeavour to have everyone involved, but the final number of actual cast does need to be limited due to stage size, dressing rooms, logistics and theatre regulations.

The audition is made up of different components (e.g. acting, singing, movement, mime etc), but the emphasis will be placed on ensuring everyone is included and to find your strengths.  If you wish to be involved, you need to book an audtion.  Family members please note each individual person must complete a separate booking.  Once your audition has been booked, you will receive a confirmation E-mail along with further information.  

Please choose the time that suits you best, then book your audition and answer some simple questions.

• audition group 1 = 10.45 a.m. - 12.15 p.m.) **
• audition group 2 = 1.15 p.m. - 2.45 p.m.) **
• audition group 3 = 3.15 p.m. - 4.45 p.m.) **

If you are unable to attend any of the above, please contact to discuss an alternative option.

** NOTE - those interested in singing solo/duets/trios, please indicate this during your audtion registration and note you may be required for an extra 15 minutes at the end of your above listed audition time

Remember auditions are just part of the process for any stage production, there is no need to worry, but please do not hesitate to contact to discuss if you have any concerns.  If this is your first audition it would be appreciated if you could forward a recent photo of yourself and brief resumé. The resumé needs only to be a dot point list of what you have done/are doing in Scouting or Guiding and any experience with theatre, acting, singing or dancing. 

Extra things to note;

• 3rd May is a one hour information session for everyone (scripts given) and then a 30 minute separate session for parents while cast are advised of roles. 
• Rehearsals start 17th May, and are held most weekends (not long weekends) on a Sunday afternoon.
• Gang Show camp at Orana Girl Guide Camp (Roches Beach), is a very important full weekend.  Everyone must ensure their availability for the entire camp (8th & 9th August) and rehearsals following.  
• All cast are expected to perform in the Ulverstone show.  If cast are not going to be involved in Ulverstone, then it must be understood their role within the Hobart show will be limited to 'chorus'. 
• Extra rehearsal for Ulverstone show on 27th September. 

Performance dates are 17th, 18th & 19th September (Hobart) and 2nd October (Ulverstone)  

Any questions, contact Denice on 6224 1105

Or E-mail  pc.gang@tas.scouts.com.au

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