"Who Killed Aunt Caroline?" Stage Play Needs Actors
Open auditions for "Who Killed Aunt Caroline?" show. Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Act One: The play opens in the living room of the Endicott home, where Mrs. Eleanor Endicott is giving a piano lesson to Una, a young girl who struggles with her music. The scene establishes the financial difficulties of the Endicott family, particularly through Ricky, Mrs. Endicott's son, who expresses concern about affording college. The act introduces the key characters and sets the stage for the central conflict when David Thompson arrives, hinting at a significant discussion about his relationship with Agnes, Mrs. Endicott's daughter. The conversation shifts to the mysterious and wealthy Aunt Caroline, who becomes a focal point as her presence (or absence) looms over the family’s troubles. Act Two: Set two days after the first act, the characters grapple with the fallout of Aunt Caroline's sudden death. The family members and others connected to Aunt Caroline become suspects in her murder, as tensions rise and secrets are revealed. The act focuses on uncovering motives and possible alibis, with each character showing varying degrees of suspicion and concern. The mystery deepens as the characters reflect on their relationships with Aunt Caroline and what her death could mean for them, both emotionally and financially. Act Three: The final act takes place the same night as Act Two and brings the mystery to its climax. The true murderer of Aunt Caroline is revealed through a series of confrontations and confessions. The characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and the impact of Aunt Caroline's death on their lives. The play concludes with a resolution that ties up the loose ends of the mystery, providing closure for the characters and the audience. Rate: Everyone who auditions will receive a complimentary ticket to any theatre production this season. Additional info: What to Prepare: The audition will consist of readings from the script. Sides are attached. You will also need to complete the Audition Form attached, including your resume of onstage experience and a list of all potential conflicts for all days during the rehearsal window. Callbacks: Thursday, November 21 at 7 pm ONLY IF NEEDED. REHEARSAL/SCHEDULING INFORMATION Read-Through will be held on Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 pm. The current rehearsal plan is Sunday’s from 2-6 pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-9:30 pm. On Tuesday and Thursdays they will work scenes with school age cast members first so that they can be released by 8 pm, when possible. Conflicts will not necessarily eliminate you from being cast. However, excessive additional conflicts after being cast may result in a role being recast. Please do not audition if you are not available for all rehearsals during tech week and all performances. Performances: March 6, 7, 8, 9 and 13, 14, 15, 16, 2025. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 2:00. If you are interested, please apply.
7 roles
Mid-40’s: A kind-hearted and patient woman, Mrs. Endicott is a piano teacher struggling to make ends meet for her family. Despite their financial difficulties, she is determined to provide the best for her children, especially Ricky, whom she hopes will go to college. She is practical and nurturing, though she harbors a quiet resentment toward her wealthy sister-in-law, Aunt Caroline, who has withheld financial help from the family.
Eldest daughter, Age: 24: A responsible and sensible young woman in her mid-twenties, working at the local library to help support her family. She is romantically involved with David Thompson, and their relationship is a central plot point in the play. Agnes is deeply concerned with maintaining her family's dignity and is often the voice of reason among her siblings.
A wealthy, domineering sister-in-law of Mrs. Endicott. She is the female version of Scrooge. She is as mean-spirited and controlling, and her wealth has caused a rift in the family. Her death serves as the central mystery of the play, with each character having a potential motive for wanting her out of the picture.
Aunt Caroline’s frail and timid companion and speaks in a soft, sweet voice. Though she seems gentle and harmless, her close relationship with Aunt Caroline places her under suspicion after the murder. Miss Mabbitt is an enigmatic figure, whose true feelings about Aunt Caroline are slowly revealed.
Is a cultured young woman, roughly the same age as Agnes. She carries herself with confidence. She teaches chemistry and is connected to the younger characters and serves as a secondary figure in the story, though her role becomes more significant as the story unfolds.
David is a clean-cut, earnest young man in his early twenties who works as a reporter for the local newspaper. He is Agnes’ fiancé and is deeply in love with her. David represents the hope for a brighter future, both for Agnes and for the Endicott family, though his involvement in the mystery complicates his relationship with the family.
A young, pleasant homicide detective who is methodical in his investigation of Aunt Caroline’s murder. He takes his work seriously and is focused on uncovering the truth.
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