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Actors Needed for "Blithe Spirit" Play Audition

Freeport, NY, United States
ID: 285258Exp: 6/23/2025
online audition
Description:

"Blithe Spirit" stage play casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "When novelist Charles Condomine hosts a séance as research for his next book, he inadvertently summons the ghost of his late first wife, Elvira. Mischievous and jealous, Elvira is determined to disrupt Charles's current marriage to his second wife, Ruth. As the supernatural chaos escalates, Charles finds himself caught between two wives — one living and one dead — leading to a series of comic misunderstandings and ghostly mishaps." Rate: This is a non-equity theatre with volunteer actors, and they do not provide housing. Additional info: PLEASE PREPARE: A 1-minute comedic monologue (alternately you can choose to do a 1-minute improv.) You may be asked to read sides from the script. What To Bring: headshot and resume. Video auditions: see the attachment. Call back: by invitation only - June 26, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Performance dates: September 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 in Freeport, NY. *October 3, 4, 5 in St. James, NY (*Subject to change.) If you are interested, please apply.

7 roles

Charles CondomineMale35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A charming, witty, and somewhat cynical novelist. He is married to his second wife, Ruth, and invites a medium to conduct a séance as research for his new book. However, he inadvertently summons the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, leading to comedic and supernatural turmoil. British dialect required.

Ruth CondomineFemale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Charles's second wife, practical, sophisticated, and no-nonsense. She is initially skeptical of the supernatural but becomes increasingly frustrated and jealous when Elvira returns to haunt Charles. British dialect required.

Elvira CondomineFemale25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

The ghost of Charles’s first wife, mischievous, flirtatious, and dramatic. She enjoys causing trouble and attempts to reclaim Charles for herself from beyond the grave. Appears youthful and ethereal as a ghost. British dialect required.

Madame ArcatiFemale50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

An eccentric and enthusiastic medium who conducts the séance. She is somewhat dotty but deeply committed to her craft, unaware of how much havoc her powers can create. Often a scene-stealer with her grand mannerisms and oddball personality. British dialect required.

Dr. George BradmanMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

A local doctor, rational and skeptical about the supernatural. He attends the séance mostly out of curiosity but remains unconvinced about its legitimacy. British dialect required.

Mrs. Violet BradmanFemale35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Dr. Bradman’s wife, pleasant, friendly, and slightly gullible. She is excited about the séance and more willing than her husband to entertain the idea of spirits. British dialect required.

EdithFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

The Condomines’ nervous and excitable maid. She is eager to please, often flustered, and plays a crucial part in the resolution of the play. Cockney accent required.