<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">Auditions Announced - for
Arsenic and Old Lace, </span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">by Joseph
Kesserling, Directed by Pat Price</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">PERFORMANCE DATES:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> Nov. 9-12, Nov. 17-19</span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">AUDITION DATES:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> September 17 and 18 at 7:00 with possible call backs on
the 20th.  Ages below are suggested and if an actor/actress can play the
part regardless of actual age, they will be considered.  </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">NO PARTS ARE PRE-CAST.  SOME MALES ROLES MAY BE FILLED BY
FEMALES.  SOME ACTORS MAY BE ASKED TO PLAY MULTIPLE ROLES.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">Sides will be provided at auditions.  Please do your best
to read the play in advance.  For more information, contact the director
at: </span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:joeandpatprice@centurytel.net" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">joeandpatprice@centurytel.net</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">ABBY BREWSTER:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> 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 ... </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">MARTHA BREWSTER</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (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. </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">ELAINE HARPER:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (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. </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">MORTIMER BREWSTER:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (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.  </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">TEDDY BREWSTER:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (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, </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">JONATHAN BREWSTER:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (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. </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">DR. EINSTEIN</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (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. </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">THE REVEREND DR, HARPER</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (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.</span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">OFFICER BROPHY:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (25-50) A likable sort of fellow.  The typical
policeman on the neighborhood beat who knows his “people.” </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">OFFICER KLEIN:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (25-40) Brophy’s partner, who doesn’t talk as much as his
counterpart, but who values his job and the people he protects. </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">OFFICER O’HARA:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (any age, may be male of 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! </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">MR. GIBBS:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (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. </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">LIEUTENANT ROONEY:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (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. </span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">WITHERSPOON:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"> (any age) This is the superintendent to 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.</span></p>

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