Audition Notice
Meteor Shower
WRITTEN BY STEVE MARTIN
DIRECTED BY JOANNE GABRIEL
GENRE
An adult comedy with an offbeat and absurdist look at the comic anxiety lurking just beneath the surface of modern marriage.
PERFORMANCE PERIOD
5-13 March 2027
Matinees at 2pm and Evenings at 8pm
SYNOPSIS
Meteor Shower is a fast-paced comedy that explores relationships and the chaos that can unfold over one unforgettable evening. Set in Ojai, California, in August 1993, the play follows married couple Corky and Norm, who invite another couple, Laura and Gerald, over to watch a spectacular meteor shower. What begins as a relaxed night of food, drinks and conversation soon takes an unexpected turn as tensions rise and the evening becomes increasingly unpredictable. As the four characters navigate awkward encounters, surprising revelations and increasingly absurd situations, the boundaries between humour and discomfort begin to blur. Filled with sharp wit, quirky characters and outrageous moments, Meteor Shower takes audiences on a hilarious and surreal journey that challenges expectations and leaves them questioning how we deal with relationships.
CORKY (playing age 35-45)
Corky is the average upper-middle class American wife. She is warm, enthusiastic and optimistic and she tries to keep the evening enjoyable, even as the night becomes increasingly strange.
NORM (playing age 35-45)
Norm is Corky’s husband. He is a nice guy and a supportive husband. His personality can be bold and unpredictable, and his interactions with the other characters contribute to the play’s awkward, escalating tension.
LAURA (playing age 35-45)
Laura is a confident ex-Vogue editor and glamorous wife of Gerald. She is at ease being provocative. As the evening unfolds, her behaviour and relationships with the other characters add to the growing sense of uncertainty.
GERALD (playing age 35-45)
Gerald is Laura’s husband and a tennis friend of Norm. He initially appears to be a fairly ordinary visitor, but he has an assertive edge. He is a cocky, attractive, alpha male who helps drive the play’s unusual humour.
Accents are Standard Southern Californian (Western American)
DATE AND TIME
Sunday 22 November 2026 at 2–5 pm
AND
Monday 23 November, 2026 at 7–10pm
There may be call-backs on subsequent evenings.
LOCATION
Parkdale Church of Christ Hall
Rear, 176 Como Parade W, Parkdale VIC 3195
BOOKINGS
Please contact the director Joanne Gabriel by email on pukfam@icloud.com (with your theatre CV and headshot please)
OR
by phone on 0418 991 705 to discuss interest in an audition and to get a copy of the script.
Please check that you are available for all performance dates before booking your audition time. Please also inform the director if there are any rehearsal dates on which you are not available.
It is essential that you are familiar with the play. Please ensure that you have read the play before your scheduled audition.
Auditions will be by individual appointment, at 15 minute intervals.
Auditions will involve reading from specified sections of the script, which will be provided to you at the time of the booking. There is no need to memorise anything for the audition, but you should make yourself aware of a Western American accent.
The humour involves playing the characters straight without exaggeration. You may be asked to respond to some simple directions.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your audition time, and let the director know if you are unable to attend, or are delayed.
Performances
Friday 5 March 8pm
Saturday 6 March 2pm and 8pm
Sunday 7 March 2pm
Wednesday 10 March 8pm
Thursday 11 March 8pm
Friday 12 March 8pm
Saturday 13 March 2pm and 8pm
Standard Southern Californian (Western American) accents required
REHEARSALS
Routine rehearsals will be 7.30-10.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and 2pm-5pm Saturday afternoons. Rehearsals will commence in late November.
Actors need to be able to commit unconditionally not only for the entire performance season but also for all scheduled rehearsals at which their attendance is required.
FURTHER ENQUIRIES
Joanne Gabriel pukfam@icloud.com or 0418 991 705