Auditions

Howick Little Plays

Auditions: Saturday, 17 January

From 10.00am (by appointment)

Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

We are now casting our 2026 season of Howick Little Plays  – a celebration of big stories in small packages that show short-form theatre at its sharpest.

Featuring eight one-act plays in a single evening, each offers its own self-contained world, packed with wit, intrigue, tension, or heartfelt insight. Together, they create a fast-moving, unpredictable night of theatre that showcases versatility, ensemble work, and bold storytelling.

This season is presented in a repertory style, with actors playing multiple roles across different plays. We encourage performers who enjoy variety, character work, and collaboration to audition.

Click here to request more information, copies of the scripts, or to ask for an audition time.

THE PLAYS

(Ages are indicative only, if you feel you may be suitable for a role you are encouraged to audition.)

THE VOICE OVER by Doc Watson
A woman’s quiet pint is interrupted by a smooth-talking stranger whose presence grows unnervingly close.

Roles:

Man (Male, 30s – 50s)

Woman (Female, 30s – 50s)

DEAD CERT SOCIETY by Tracey Morley
Two elderly friends meet and yet another wake. However, it soon becomes clear that they’re tempering their grief in a rather unusual fashion.

Roles:

Mary (Female, 65 – 70s)

Patricia (Female, 65 – 70s)

Vicar (Male, 40 – 65)

BROUGHT TO BOOK by Lou Treleaven
An undercover cop makes an unusual request of a book dealer, while a sergeant listens in, headset poised.

Roles:

Police Constable (Male, 20 – 50)

Police Sergeant (Male, 30 – 70)

Dealer (Male or Female, 20 – 50)

TRUE TO YOU by Nicky Denovan
Dating hopefuls Richard and Jane search for romance, but may be meeting their match or their nemesis.

Roles:

Jane (Female, 20 – 50)

Richard (Male, 20 – 50)

Waitress (Female, 20 – 30)

IT’S ALL IN THE MIND by Richard Layton
A stage hypnotist’s act spirals out of control after one tiny oversight, and no one’s sure who’s to blame. 

Roles:

Miles Berry (Male, 20 – 50)

Sylvia Kitson (Female, 20 – 60)

MULTITASKING by Christian Simonson
Two strangers discover they’ve been booked for the same interview, and the reason is more intriguing than either expects.

Roles:

Eric (Male, 25 – 35)

Kathy (Female, 25 – 35)

Tess (Female, 25 – 45)

THE LADY AND THE TYGER by Trace Crawford
A man reading poetry meets a mysterious woman whose questions unlock the hidden heart of William Blake’s verse.

Roles:

Man (Male, 25 – 35)

Woman (Female, 25 – 35)

KILLING TIME by Keith Johnson
A hitman’s plans go sideways on a lonely clifftop when his target isn’t what he anticipated.

Roles:

Man (Male, 35 – 55)

Woman (Female, 35 – 55)

The Directors

Vic Leilua is a familiar face in the Howick Little Theatre family. He’s directed Good People, The Long Weekend, The Death of Me, and The Love List. He has also directed multiple plays in the 2023 season of Howick Little Plays, and worked as set and lighting designer across recent productions at Howick Little Theatre, including Renovations for Six and Rabbit Hole.

Beate Wiebel returns to Howick Little Theatre after directing two plays in the 2023 season of Howick Little Plays. Her directing credits also include Tiny Beautiful Things as part of HLT Studio, Dinner for One, and Seat of Power for the One Act Play Festivals at Ellerslie Theatre. She has also directed student theatre in Sydney and Auckland in both German and English, working with classic and contemporary playwrights.

Carolyn Loader has contributed to more than 50 productions across Auckland, with extensive experience in stage management and production coordination. At Howick Little Theatre, she recently served as Production Co-ordinator for Things I Know to Be True and Renovations for Six. In 2025, she expanded into directing, with Going Home as part of Dolphin Theatre’s season of London Suite.

Watch this space for details of upcoming auditions for plays in the 2026 season. Meanwhile, you can sign up to the emailing list to receive advance information.