TOWNSVILLE CHORAL SOCIETY
Est. 1906
Your January just got all shook up — All Shook Up is rockin' into Townsville this January!
The music of Elvis comes alive in All Shook Up. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, All Shook Up follows a small Midwestern town that is thrown into a frenzy with the arrival of Chad, a good-looking, motorcycle-riding roustabout, who rides from town to town with a guitar on his back, blue suede shoes on his feet, and a song in his heart. Repressed by their conservative mayor, the town begins to come alive once more under Chad’s influence. Lovers meet, woo, pursue, and more, all in one zany night that will change the town forever. All Shook Up is a rocking, heartwarming tale about following dreams, opening up to love, and the power of music.
Audition Details and Key Dates
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Vocal Auditions: Friday 4th & Saturday 5th September, 2026
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Auditions will be held at the Townsville Choral Society Hall. Each audition slot is 5 minutes long, and performers must use the provided backing track to rehearse and perform. If auditioning for more than one character, book two time slots.
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Dance Auditions: Sunday 6th September, 2026
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General Dance Auditions (Mandatory): 10am & 11:30am - Please be available for a full hour, although you may not be needed the entire time.
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Specialist Dance Auditions (Optional): 1:00pm - Indicate your interest on the audition form.
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A pre-filmed version of the general dance audition is available online to learn the choreography in advance. Please wear comfortable dance attire and closed-in shoes.
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Rehearsals Commence: Sunday 4th October 2026
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Performances: 14th - 23rd January 2027
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Age Requirements: 16+ Cast
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All cast members must be at least 16 years old by Opening Night to participate in All Shook Up.
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Available Roles
Chad
A leather-jacketed “Fonzie” style character.
Gender: Male
Age: 20-40
Vocal Range: F#2 - A4
Natalie/Ed
A beautiful, independent young woman who longs to leave her tiny town and explore the world.
Gender: Female
Age: 20’s
Vocal Range: F#3 - F5
Jim Haller
A man who has waited far too long to look for love. Natalie’s widowed father.
Gender: Male
Age: 40-60
Vocal Range: Bb2 - F#4
Sylvia
Strong willed and independent woman, who is mother to Lorraine, and surrogate mother to Natalie.
Gender: Female
Age: 40-60
Vocal Range: F3 - F5
Lorraine
Young daughter of Sylvia. Dean’s true love and the source of his courage to rebel against his mother.
Gender: Female
Age: 20s
Vocal Range: C4 - Eb5
Dennis
Dennis longs to move beyond his “friend” category and declare his eternal love for her.
Gender: Male
Age: 20s
Vocal Range: A2 - Eb5
Sandra
The curator of the town museum. A high class woman who is the target of Chad’s many advances but she only has eyes for Ed.
Gender: Female
Age: 20-40
Vocal Range: E3 - F5
Mayor Matilda
The town major who fights a never-ending battle against dancing, loud music and the “evil” that is rock and roll
Gender: Female
Age: 40-60
Vocal Range: Bb3 - C6
Dean Hyde
The Mayor’s son. A genuine “mummy’s boy” who has been instilled with strong discipline, gained from his time in military school.
Gender: Male
Age: 18-30
Vocal Range: D3 - Bb4
Sheriff Earl
A man of very few words. He secretly loves the Mayor, but struggles to tell her how he feels.
Gender: Male
Age: 40-60
Vocal Range: B2 - F#4
Ensemble
Range of age and genders required
Gender: All
Age: Range of ages
Vocal Range: All voice types
Creative Team
Directors: Andrews Higgins & D’Arcy Mullamphy
Vocal Director: Suellen Onslow
Choreographers: Chris Davis & Lara Stewart
Musical Director: Luke Gallagher & Olivia Adcock
Production Manager: Gail Woodward
Stage Manager: Raelene Frantz-Davis
TCS Committee Representative: Sandra Neal