Theater Casting Call for "Blithe Spirit" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for "Blithe Spirit" play. See the details below. About the play: In this uproarious comedy by the master of wit, socialite and novelist Charles has invited the eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to his house as research for his next book. But when their dinner-party-turned-séance proves successful, Charles’ marriage is suddenly in jeopardy as he is haunted by the ghost of his first wife. While Charles schemes to get rid of the ghost, she is hard at work trying to get rid of his new wife! One husband and two feuding wives unveils a whole lot of laughs in this mystical comedy of manners! Rate: Artists will be engaged under the CTA, with anticipated rates set at “C” House category. Additional information: Rehearsals start: April 7, 2026. Opening: May 1, 2026. Closing: May 10, 2025. CONTRACT DATES: April 7 – May 10, 2026. Submission Deadline April 11, 2025. Pease, see the attachment. If you're interested, please apply.
7 roles
Lead. Male Identified About 40: a novelist, currently conducting research for his next book. Husband to Ruth, his second wife. He is charming, witty, and at first doesn’t seem overly concerned by any turn of events. Accent Required: British RP. Demonstration of proficiency with dialects is a must. Accent coaching will be provided for actors cast.
Lead. Female Identified. Wife to Charles, her second husband. She is practical and sometimes blunt to the point of rudeness. She is the impeccable English hostess. Accent Required: British RP. Demonstration of proficiency with dialects is a must. Accent coaching will be provided for actors cast.
Supporting. Female Identified. 20s: the new maid for the Condomines, keen to do well but learning her duties on the job. She is often in a hurry and moves throughout the house with a nervous energy. This role will require physical comedy. Accent Required: options are open to any from the British Isles. Demonstration of proficiency with dialects is a must. Accent coaching will be provided for actors cast.
Featured. Female Identified. A medium, described as "a striking woman, dressed not too extravagantly but with a decided bias towards the barbaric,” whose age cannot quite be determined. While she may be eccentric, she is genuine. Accent Required: British RP. Demonstration of proficiency with dialects is a must. Accent coaching will be provided for actors cast.
Supporting. Male Identified. Husband to Mrs. Bradman, friend of the Condomines, and skeptical of Madame Arcati's profession. Accent Required: British RP. Demonstration of proficiency with dialects is a must. Accent coaching will be provided for actors cast.
Supporting. Female Identified. Wife to Dr. Bradman, friend of the Condomines. Although she is skeptical of Madame Arcati's profession, she is nonetheless thrilled to meet a medium and participate in a seance. Accent Required: British RP. Demonstration of proficiency with dialects is a must. Accent coaching will be provided for actors cast.
Featured. Female Identified. Charles's first wife, who died seven years before the events of the play and now makes an unexpected return as a ghost. She is delightful, passionate, carefree and fun. However, also morally questionable, manipulative and petulant. Accent Required: British RP. Demonstration of proficiency with dialects is a must. Accent coaching will be provided for actors cast.
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