Actors Needed for "The Heiress" Play Audition
Auditions for production of "The Heiress". Actors wanted. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: The background of the play is New York in the 1850s and the basic story tells of a shy and plain young girl, Catherine Sloper, who falls desperately in love with a delightful young fortune hunter. Catherine’s lack of worldliness prevents her from realizing that the young man proposing to her is not entirely drawn to her by her charm. Catherine’s father, a successful doctor, sees through the fortune hunter and forbids the marriage, but his daughter proposes an elopement that fails to materialize because the young man knows most of her expected fortune will go elsewhere if he marries her. Catherine retires into a little world of her own. But the fortune hunter turns up once more and again proposes to her. For a moment, Catherine leads him to believe that she will accept him, but when he calls by appointment, she locks the door, blows out all the lights and allows him to realize that she will not be fooled for the second time. The play is adapted from Henry James’ novel Washington Square. Additional info: Auditioners will be asked to read scenes from the script. Please bring a full list of schedule conflicts through the production dates. Auditioners may attend both nights of auditions and will be guaranteed stage time on both nights. Attendance on both nights is not required. Download the audition form attached and bring to the audition along with a resume, if you have it and a list of potential conflicts. Possible callbacks: Wednesday, August 27th. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: The schedule will be made considering performer availability and need. Performers will be called to select rehearsals pertinent to their roles. Great care will be given to limit rehearsals. Rehearsals may take place starting at 7:00 PM, with possible earlier rehearsal times on some Saturdays and Sundays. There will be no rehearsals on Tuesdays except during production week. Performances November 13-23. If you are interested, please apply.
9 roles
A plain, quiet and extremely shy girl who is the daughter of Dr. Sloper. She has a great deal of money but has no confidence in herself thanks to her father’s feelings of unworthiness. Main character.
A distinguished doctor, impeccably dressed and pleasant in manner. He is a widower and extremely wealthy. Father of Catherine. Main character.
Catherine’s suitor and distant cousin to Arthur. He is a charming and handsome young man who captivates Catherine with his attention and affection. He appears to appreciate Catherine for who she is, but her father believes he is a gold digger. Main character.
Catherine’s widowed aunt and sister to Dr. Sloper. She is living with the Slopers. Although she is a widow who dresses in black, she is a confidant to Catherine and has an outgoing personality. Supporting character.
The Slopers’ maid. Minor character.
Morris Townsend’s widowed sister. Morris has lived with her since he was sixteen and helps with her children. She is kind and honest. Minor character.
Catherine’s cousin. She is a pretty, vivacious young lady and the exact opposite of Catherine. Minor character.
Catherine’s younger attractive aunt. She is mother to Marian. Minor character.
Marian’s fiancé and Morris’ distant cousin. He is a solid businessman. Minor character.
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