Canberra Gang Show 2025
Expression of Interest
Dear Girl Guides, Scouts and supporters,
Thank you for your interest in Canberra Gang Show 2025!
There are many, many different roles that make up a Gang Show some in the spotlight and some quietly behind the scenes. Each and every role is critical to the overall success of Gang Show.
The following is a list of some of the positions on offer:
Role | Description | Age and restrictions |
Cast | For those who like to sing, dance or act on stage | Over 11 and under 30 years old on opening night on 9-Jul-2025 |
Band | We have a live band playing a variety of instruments | 14 years and over years old Must have 3 years of experience in their chosen instrument |
Tech | Tech has several roles including building the sets (woodworking and painting), moving sets during performances, lights and audio | 15 years old and over |
Makeup, Wardrobe, Props | Makeup make our cast look beautiful under bright lights Wardrobe is manages all our existing clothing as well as buying and making new clothing Props | 15 years old and over |
Ushers | Ushers check tickets and escort patrons to their seats | 18 years old and over |
Front of house | Selling programmes and canteen sales | 8 years old and over Must be supervised by parent or guardian at all times |
Support | Everything else | Let’s have a chat |
All Gang Show members under 18 must be uniformed Girl Guides or Scouts. Members over 18 must be either uniformed members of Girl Guides or Scouts or they must be willing to become a Scout “Adult Supporter” prior to commencing their roles (Scout Adult Supporters require an application, references and to undertake two short online e-learning modules).
Costs
The following approximate costs will apply:
Role | Cost |
Cast and crew | $145 |
Ushers and front of house | $70 |
The above costs will be charged via Operoo at registration time.
The following optional costs may also apply:
Activity | Cost |
Girl Guide sleepover | TBA |
Gang Show Camp | $105 |
Albury Gang Show visit | $75 |
In addition, cast members will be required to provide certain items such articles of clothing and footwear.
As always in Guiding and Scouting, if you are experiencing any financial hardships, please send a confidential email to gangshow@scoutsact.com.au and we will discuss how we can assist.
Expectations
Gang Show draws in people from both Guiding and Scouting in a wide range of age groups. Each of these has its own constitution, behaviour standards and other rules, so for this activity, we will all need to adhere to a single set of expectations.
- The Guide Law and Promise and Scout Law and Promise will be adhered to at all times.
- There is to be no alcohol, smoking or vaping on during Gang Show activities including by members over 18.
- Photos or videos are not to be taken or published on social media of any Gang members without their explicit permission. We have an official photographer who will publish to a closed Facebook site.
Important Dates
Date | Event |
9-Feb-2025 | Cast applications close |
15 to 17-Feb-2025 | Cast interviews |
16-Mar-2025 | Cast rehearsals start |
22-Mar-2025 | Girl Guide Sleepover |
16 to 18-May-2025 | Gang Show Camp |
14-Jun-2025 | Albury Gang Show visit |
29-Jun-2025 | Last rehearsal (outside of theatre) |
5-Jul-2025 | Theatre bump-in |
9-Jul-2025 | Opening night |
12-Jul-2025 | Final night |
A full programme will be provided to you when you have enrolled.
Questions and Process
If you have any questions at all you can please email gangshow@scoutsact.com.au
Please fill in the Expression of Interest below. The following will then happen:
1. If you have nominated for Cast, you will be sent an Operoo form. You will then be asked to attend an interview for us to get to know you better.
2. If you have nominated for Band, you will be contacted by the Music Director before being sent an Operoo form.
3. If you have nominated for Tech, you will be contacted by the Tech Director before being sent an Operoo form.
4. If you have nominated for any other position, you will be contacted by the Gang Show Producer before being sent an Operoo form.
5. Separate Operoo forms will be sent for all optional activities.