Article: Open auditions court new talent

Christchurch's Court Theatre is holding open auditions this week for the first time with over 100 hopefuls from across New Zealand vying to take the stage.

Court Theatre artistic director Ross Gumbley began auditions yesterday, with the last one to be held tomorrow.

Budding actors are given only 10 minutes on stage to impress with just two audition pieces. Gumbley said the open auditions were a chance to discover new talent.

"One of the functions of the Court Theatre is to be there keeping an eye on the community for people who are ready to enter the industry . . . This is an ...

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