Actors Audition For Stage Play "An Inspector Calls"
"An Inspector Calls" play casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: THE STORY: April 1912. The prosperous Birling family has gathered in the drawing room to celebrate the engagement of their daughter Sheila to Gerald Croft, heir to the most successful family business in the North of England. Their celebration is interrupted when Edna, the maid, announces the unexpected arrival of a policeman, Inspector Goole. The Inspector is investigating the suicide of a young woman. As the Inspector’s questions unravel the mystery, secrets are revealed and each member of the family is linked to the tragedy. After the inspector’s departure, a few twists have everyone wondering what, if anything, really happened. Additional info: Ages listed reflect how the character should appear onstage, not necessarily the age of the actor. The play is set in the North of England. Accents are not what the play is about but a standard, educated, upper class English accent should be evident. Some attempt at accent should be made at the audition. - On scheduled day/time, please bring headshot & theatrical resume. - Review the rehearsal schedule (below) and provide all conflicts. - Sides will be provided at the audition. Callbacks (if needed): Saturday, December 16, 2023: 1pm – 4pm (if you are auditioning, please keep callback date open until advised otherwise. And plan to be available for the full three hours.) Rehearsal dates: Read-throughs: January 2 & 4, 2024 Rehearsals: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays beginning January 14, 2024 Tech Week: March 10 – 14, 2024 Performance Dates: March 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30. If you are interested, please apply.
7 roles
Prosperous manufacturer who is eager to improve his social standing. He is self conscious about being from a working-class background and overcompensates.
Arthur’s wife and his social superior. Gracious but somewhat aloof. She is rarely, if ever, wrong.
Arthur and Sybil’s daughter, she is delighted about her engagement. A giddy and naïve young woman.
Arthur and Sybil’s son, Sheila’s older brother. Rebellious, awkward, moody, and ill-at-ease. He has a drinking problem.
Sheila’s new fiancé. Handsome, well-bred, charming, confident, upper class.
Curious, keenly observant, blunt, and authoritative. Working class.
The Birlings maid, working class.
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