Daughters of Heaven
by Michelanne Forster
| Directed by | Jan de Geest & Jamie Byas |
| Production Manager | Wendy Brockett |
| Performance Dates | March 17th – March 27th 2027 |
| Rehearsals | Mon/Wed 7:30pm, Sat 10:00am Dates: from November 28th |
Daughters of Heaven is a gripping New Zealand drama that revisits the infamous 1954 Parker–Hulme case, in which two Christchurch schoolgirls committed a shocking murder that captivated the nation. The play explores the intense, imaginative world the girls created, the emotional pressures surrounding them, and the tragic spiral that followed. Dark, compelling, and psychologically rich, it offers actors complex roles that delve into obsession, loyalty, and the blurred line between fantasy and reality.
Who we are looking for
Casting 10 roles, 5 male, 5 female.
This production involves intimacy for the characters of Juliet, Pauline, Walter, and Hilda. An intimacy coordinator will be used for these scenes.
If you are cast in the show, you are required to join Wellington Repertory Theatre (WRT), with an annual fee of between $25 and $35. This also entitles you to discounts on other WRT shows.
Audition details and preparation
You must book an audition using the online audition form. The Production Manager will then be in touch to confirm your booking, offer an audition time, and answer any questions you may have.
- Excerpts from the script will be provided beforehand, as well as cold reads on the day.
- Auditions will be held in groups.
- Auditionees for Bridget will be expected to be able to maintain an Irish accent.
- Bring any schedule conflicts between 28 November and 27 March.
Please complete the audition form below to register your interest
Audition Details and Venue
| Audition Dates | Saturday November 14th 10am – 4pm Callbacks (if required) Sunday November 15th |
| Venue | TBC |
Character Descriptions
Some roles are doubled as listed below.
Please note that the age ranges shown below are a guide only. As always, eventual casting is likely to be determined in the context of the wider group of cast members.
Please note that for this show all actors are required to be 18+.
| Character | Description |
| Juliet Hulme | Daughter of Henry and Hilda Hulme. Female, 15 ½ |
| Pauline Parker | Daughter of Honora Parker and Herbert Rieper. Female, 16 |
| Bridget O’Malley | The Hulmes’ maid. Irish. Female, Age range 40s+ |
| Hilda Hulme | Juliet’s mother. British. Female, Age range 30s-40s |
| Dr Henry Hulme/Prison Officer | Henry – Juliet’s father. British. Male, Age range 40s |
| Honora Mary Reiper/Police Matron | Honora – Pauline’s mother. Female, Age range 40s |
| Herbert Rieper/Terrence Gresson | Herbert – Pauline’s father. Gresson – Counsel for Juliet Hulme. Male, Age range 50s-60s |
| Alan Brown/Police Detective | Alan – Crown Prosecutor. Male, age range 30+ |
| Walter Perry/Reginald Medlicott | Walter – Hilda Hulme’s lover. Medlicott – Psychiatrist for the Defence. Male, Compatible in age with Hilda |
| Justice Adams | Judge in the trial of Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker Male, Age range 40+ |
Audition Form