"The Unexpected Guest" Audition for the Theater
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are looking for performers for production of "The Unexpected Guest". See the details below. About the play: Lost in the fog, a stranger seeks refuge in a nearby house, only to find a man shot dead and his wife standing over him with a smoking gun. But the woman’s dazed confession is anything but convincing, and the unexpected guest decides to help. Remarkably, the police clues point to a man who died two years previously, but as the ghosts of a past wrong begin to emerge, a tangled web of lies reveals family secrets and chilling motives, where the real murderer turns out to be the greatest mystery of all. Additional information: Directors welcome anyone to audition, regardless of experience and background. Scripts will not be provided in advance, but various character parts will be handed out at the beginning of the group auditions. If you're interested, please apply.
10 roles
Laura is the beautiful and grieving wife of Richard Warwick. She is portrayed as fragile and distraught following her husband's death.
Michael is the unexpected guest who stumbles upon the Warwick residence on a foggy night. He is a charismatic and mysterious character who becomes entangled in the murder investigation.
Jan is Richard Warwick's younger brother. He is shown as nervous and anxious, often overshadowed by his brother's success.
Miss Bennett is the loyal and dedicated housekeeper of the Warwick household. She is fiercely protective of Laura and harbors her own secrets.
Julian is a lawyer who represents Laura Warwick. He is intelligent and cunning, working diligently to protect his client's interests.
Sergeant Cadwallader is the investigating police officer assigned to Richard Warwick's murder case. He is portrayed as diligent and determined to uncover the truth.
Mrs. Warwick is Richard Warwick's mother. She is depicted as a grieving mother who is devastated by her son's death.
Richard is the victim of the murder. Although deceased, his character is explored through the perspectives and memories of other characters.
Henry is Richard Warwick's business partner. He is a shrewd and ambitious man with a history of conflicts with Richard.
Inspector Thomas is the senior police inspector who takes charge of the murder investigation. He is portrayed as experienced and astute.