Casting Performers for "Arsenic and Old Lace" Play
The company is holding auditions for "Arsenic and Old Lace" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: This beloved dark comedy serves up murder, mayhem, and madcap family antics with a charming twist. When theater critic Mortimer Brewster discovers his sweet old aunts are secretly poisoning lonely gentlemen, he’s thrust into a whirlwind of eccentric relatives, buried bodies, and frantic cover-ups. Packed with rapid-fire dialogue and outrageous characters, Arsenic and Old Lace is atimeless farce that blends heart and hilarity with just the right dose of madness. Auditions are for an ensemble of 12 to 14 actors, playing 14 roles. The directors are open to flexible gender casting; all ethnicities are invited to audition. The age ranges are rough guidelines. NOTE: Due to the large number of characters, limitations may need to be placed on the number of characters an actor can read for. Additional info: Callback Dates (if needed): Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm Show Dates: 4/17, 18, 23, 24, & 25 @ 8 pm and 4/19, 25 @ 2 pm Please download audition form. To be considered, please apply.
14 roles
(Female Presenting) Darling lady who poisons elderly men
(Female Presenting) Her partner in all things.
(Male Presenting) Their nephew, a drama critic engaged to Elaine
(Male Presenting) Their nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt
(Male Presenting) Their nephew, a psychopath
(Female Presenting) Mortimer’s fiancée
(Male Presenting able to do German accent) A plastic surgeon and Jonathan’s accomplice
(Male Presenting) Elaine’s father
A take-charge police officer
Superintendent of Happy Dale Sanitarium
(Male Presenting) The Brewster sisters’ potential boarder
A police officer and would-be playwright
Police officers
Police officers
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