Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Patrick Hamilton's Rope"
Production of "Patrick Hamilton's Rope" seeks actors. For more details see the info below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing,” Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate, a perfectly harmless man named Ronald Raglan. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth’s father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. Will they get caught, or will they get away with murder? Rate: This is an unpaid opportunity. Additional info: Rehearsals begin Monday, January 6. Show dates are February 21, 22, 28, and March 1 at 7:30 pm and February 23 and March 2 at 2 pm. All auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
A wealthy, charming and intelligent young man who is also a cold-blooded murderer. Feeling superior in all things, and a dangerously firm believer in Friedrich Nietzsche’s Übermensch (Superman) concept.
Brandon's friend and accomplice in the murder, he is less confident and more nervous. Well-thought of as courteous and friendly by others, he grows more nervous and panicked and struggles to hide it, even with a few drinks as the night goes on.
Younger than Brandon and Granillo, Kenneth looks up to Brandon. Simple and quite hopeless but overall likable with a sense of humor and fun to any dinner party.
Representing an ignorant and obnoxious society, and with pure young innocence, Leila is a beautiful and flirtatious young woman who is a close friend of the murdered victim.
The father/mother of the murdered victim, Johnstone/Joan is a placid old person, previously in positions of power, though he/she never abused it like Brandon and Granillo. Now retired, he/she’s an avid book collector and cares for his/her family, including his/her invalid wife/husband.
Sir Johnston’s sister, and clueless, distant, and dull.
Friend to Brandon and Granillo, Rupert is a charismatic, observant and calculating poet with an injury and mental anguish after experiencing WW1. Easily aggravated, especially by the younger Leila and Kenneth, who he approaches with sarcasm.
Brandon and Granillo’s hired help, who sets up for the party. Dutiful and attentive, they always do their best to please their young masters and guests.
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