In the heat of the night

[Ohio Regional Première]

By Matt Pelfrey Directed by Brian Zoldessy

It is 1962...a hot August night in the small town of Argo, Alabama. A dead white man is discovered, and the local police pick up a black stranger named Virgil Tibbs. The bigoted, white Chief of Police discovers that his prime suspect is in fact a homicide detective from California. As it happens, Tibbs becomes the racially tense community's single hope in solving a brutal murder that is turning up no witnesses, no motives, and no clues. The play (adapted by acclaimed playwright Matt Pelfrey) is based upon John's Ball's award winning book that inspired the Oscar winning film.

Saturday, January 27^th- 1pm-4pm Monday, January 29^th-6pm-9pm

Callbacks (If Needed) Tuesday, January 29^th-6pm

Rehearsals: Mid-February Performances: March 22^th-31st

Please bring headshot and resume. Please prepared a one-minute monologue…scripts will also be available. No appointment is necessary.

Community and Students Welcome!

*AEA Members Welcome - Educational Showcase Code

Tri-C East Campus - 4250 Richmond Road, East Mandel Humanities Center

Highland Hills (15 min. from downtown)

Middle Building - Parking Lot E

Seeking a versatile cast of 7-12 men and women- ages 18 – 50’s.

Cuyahoga Community College is dedicated to diversity in casting.

For further information, please email: brian.zoldessy@tri-c.edu

Chief Gillespie - Late 40's-50's

Virgil Tibbs - Early/Mid 30's

Sam Wood - Police Officer late 20's-30's

Pete - Police - Officer late 20's-30's

Harvey Oberst/Purdy/Klansman - Late 40's/50's

Charles Tatum/Endicott/Al Jennings - Late 40's/50's

Coroner/Mayor Schubert/Klansman - Late 40's/50's

Melanie Tatum - Late 20's/Early 30's

Noreen Purdy - Early to Late 20's

Kaufman/Ralph - Late 40's