Get ready for the all-new youth (12 - 25 years) led LGBTQIA+ play!

Ida the Hobit and the Crystal Queer Deers is the story of Ida, a young person who starts her journey not quite understanding the LGBTQIA+ community.
She does something drastic at a friend’s birthday party, which she deeply regrets. As a result, Ida gets turned into a hobbit and must help her deer friends on their own journeys of self-discovery, as they each explore their LGBTQIA+ identities.

This theatre production is produced in an exciting collaboration between local young people; the Crystal Queer program run through Brimbank Youth Services; the Brimbank Youth Arts program from Creative Brimbank; the Brimbank FReeZA Committee; and the Duke Street Community House.

It will premiere at The Bowery Theatre on Friday, 15th November 2024, in celebration of Transgender Awareness Week.

This play is based off the Ida the Hobit and the Crystal Queer Deers podcast, produced by the Crystal Queer program and Duke Street Community House. Available on all streaming platforms now!

More information about the auditions:

Who can audition?
The auditions for this play are open to young people of all abilities between the ages of 12 - 25 years of age. We highly encourage those who identify as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse, and/or First Nations to audition.

When will the auditions be held?
The auditions will be held on Tuesday, 2nd July and Thursday, 4th July, between 12.30pm - 3pm. The location will be provided upon registering.

When will the sign-ups for the auditions close?
The sign-ups will close on Friday, 28th June.

Who are the characters in the play?
There are serval roles on offer for this play. Upon registering for the audition, you will be sent through the character description and a script excerpt to perform.

Are there behind the scenes production roles available?
YES! For all information and to register for the roles please click here!

When and where will rehearsals be held?
The rehearsals will be held weekly on Tuesday evenings from August - November 2024 in the Brimbank area.

The play will premiere at The Bowery Theatre on Friday, 15th November 2024, in celebration of Transgender Awareness Week.

What can I expect in the audition?
The auditions have been scheduled for 15 minutes each. In the auditions you will read a short excerpt of the script, which will be provided a before your audition. Please note, you do not have to memorise any lines!

What would my time commitments be?
All roles on this production are voluntary, however we are committed to valuing your time as young people and creatives.

Actors and production team members will only be called when they are needed. The lead character Ida, however, will be required for most (if not all) rehearsals.

Audition sign-ups and Production Role applications close 5pm, Friday, 28th June.

To find out more or if you have any questions please reach out to Brimbank Youth Services via bys@brimbank.vic.gov.au