[NEohioPAL] Workshop Players Auditions For "Arsenic and Old Lace" by Joseph Kesserling

[Workshop Players]

*Auditions Announced - for Arsenic and Old Lace,*

*by Joseph Kesserling, Directed by Pat Price*

*PERFORMANCE DATES:* Nov. 9-12, Nov. 17-19

*AUDITION DATES:* September 17 and 18 at 7:00 with possible callbacks on
the 20th.  Ages below are suggested and if an actor/actress can play the
part regardless of actual age, they will be considered.

*NO PARTS ARE PRE-CAST.  SOME MALE ROLES MAY BE FILLED BY FEMALES.  SOME
ACTORS MAY BE ASKED TO PLAY MULTIPLE ROLES.*

Sides will be provided at auditions.  Please do your best to read the play
in advance.  For more information, contact the director at:
joeandpatprice at centurytel.net

*ABBY BREWSTER:* Female 50-75 or able to play age).  A darling lady, very
modest with typical Victoria charm and grace.  She is the absolute
embodiment of the values and polite society of a bygone age … all except
for the poisoning thing ...

*MARTHA BREWSTER* (Female 50-75 or able to play age).  Very sweet, but more
submissive than Abby, though still a strong woman.  Always wears a high
collar.

*ELAINE HARPER:* (Female 25-40 or able to play age).  An attractive girl,
surprisingly wise in the way of the world for a minister’s daughter.  She
is full of zest and spunk.  She must progress from casual happiness to
utter bliss, to twisted confusion, to stark fear, to relief…so the actress
must be able to hit many levels.

*MORTIMER BREWSTER:* (Male 30-50 or able to play age).  Abby and Martha’s
nephew.  Once he discovers the first body, he must be electrified.  This
actor pretty much controls the show.  He must be capable of physical
comedy, have solid comedic timing, all while remaining highly likable and
engaging.

*TEDDY BREWSTER:* (40-60 or able to play age) Mortimer’s kind-hearted
brother.  He believes he is Teddy Roosevelt, a belief he must make very
real for the audience. He is serious in his portrayal and therefore funny,

*JONATHAN BREWSTER:* (40-60 or able to play age).  A psychopath with
numerous murders to his credit, he must be an imposing, scary guy!
Short-tempered and creepy Jonathan is a definite presence.

*DR. EINSTEIN* (Male, any age, but probably leaning toward 40-60). He is a
German plastic surgeon, so must have an accent to show it.  He is
submissive, maybe even intimidated by Jonathan.  He is a good guy whose
life has gone bad.  It would be good for the audience to sympathize with
him.

*THE REVEREND DR, HARPER* (Male 50-70) THE ACTOR PLAYING THIS ROLE MAY
BE CAST IN AN ADDITIONAL ROLE AS WELL.  As Elaine’s father, he shows
concern about the upcoming marriage.  He is dignified, refined and
mild-mannered, but steadfast in his concerns.  Cameo.

*OFFICER BROPHY:* (25-50) A likable sort of fellow.  The typical policeman
on the neighborhood beat who knows his “people.”

*OFFICER KLEIN:* (25-40) Brophy’s partner, who doesn’t talk as much as his
counterpart, but who values his job and the people he protects.

*OFFICER O’HARA:* (any age, may be male or female).  Full of life, O’Hara
is a good-natured wannabe playwright who is eager to succeed with his /her
writing … maybe a bit too eager! This character doesn’t mean to come across
as annoying, but to Mortimer, maybe he/she is!

*MR. GIBBS:* (55-80 or able to play age.  THIS ACTOR MAY BE ASKED TO ALSO
PLAY OTHER ROLES).  An elderly man who wishes to rent a room and nearly
falls victim to the “wine” until Mortimer chases him away, Cameo.

*LIEUTENANT ROONEY:* (any age and may be played by male or female).  This
is the person in charge of the local police precinct, very little patience
for blunders. This character runs a pretty tight ship being clearly in
charge at all times.

*WITHERSPOON:* (any age) This is the superintendent of Happy Dale.
Mild-mannered and kind, this character can be played by male or female.  If
a male, it is possible this role would be combined with Rev. Harper and Mr.
Gibbs.

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