[NEohioPAL] Lake Erie College auditions for MURDER BY POE Aug 22-24

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LAKE ERIE COLLEGE Department of theatre announces auditions for our fall show


MURDER BY POE by Jeffrey Hatcher


This thriller is adapted from 7 different Poe stories, which Hatcher has blended together into one terrifying mystery.


Auditions will be Aug 22 and 23 from 4-6 with callbacks Aug 24 at 6. Or, by appointment.  Contact Dr. Jaffe at <jjaffe at lec.edu>.  Auditions will be a combination of cold readings and improvisation.  Accents--especially French accents--are important tot his show.


This play involves a large cast of characters and will include some double and triple casting as needed.  Everyone is welcome to audition.


Here is a summary of the parts:


The Two leads:


WOMAN --called simply "the woman" she comes upon the House of Usher lost on a stormy night


Dupin--a French detective (must do a French accent)


The main Ensemble:

Cat--based the protagonist from "The Black Cat" and a murderer

Heart--based upon the protagonist from"The Telltale heart" and a murderer

Roderick Usher--man whose house it is, a tortured and sensitive soul

William Wilson--another murderer


Characters with a french accent:

The Inspector--helps Dupin on a case

The Zoo Man--a suspect in a murder

The Prefect--an aid to the Queen

The Queen--comes to Dupin for help

The Minister--a poet who is blackmailing the Queen

The Accent Actor--a fun role, this actor must do 5 different accents all within 1 page of dialogue


Smaller parts:

An Old man--a murder victim

Cat's Wife--a murder victim

"Pluto"--a person who plays the actual black cat

Policeman 1 & 2--they are involved in investigating Cat and Heart

Mrs. Clemm-a housekeeper


Some extras needed for:  Tortured victims, dead men and women, police, guards, waiters, and others


^^^As you can see, there are many parts and we would LOVE to have you audition!!


SHOW DATES:  Nov 1-4 & 8-11, 7:30 shows except 4 and 11 are matinees at 2pm.


Questions, concerns, or to schedule an audition, contact Dr. Jaffe <jjaffe at lec.edu>.









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