Workshop Players Theatre

Death Trap by Ira Levin
Directed by Barry Saxon

AUDITIONS JULY 10 & 11 6:30-9:00

No parts are precast

Auditions will be held at the theatre, 44820 Middle Ridge Rd., Amherst

Please bring a resume and head shot if you have one.

Be prepared to stay the entire time. 

It is suggested, but not necessary to attend both days.

For questions or to obtain sides that will be used in auditions contact the director at

pegasus227+Deathtrap@gmail.com

 

Rehearsals will begin August 7th, Monday-Thursday 6:30-9:00

Performances: September 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24

Please provide a list of known conflicts

 

SYNOPSIS FOR DEATH TRAP: 

In this classic comedic thriller, a washed-up playwright is dying to rise to the top once more.  A diabolical solution presents itself in the form of one of his graduate students whose script promises to deliver.  DEATHTRAP provides an abundance of twists and turns and offers hilariously sudden shocks for audiences who will be spellbound until the very last moment.  This not-to-be-missed play is the granddaddy of well-written thrillers.

CHARACTERS: 

Sidney Bruhl:  50ish, polished, dashing, devious, clever ... thinks he's the smartest man in the room and wants people to know it; is "on stage" even when at home. 

Clifford Anderson:  18-30s, a student; very attractive, boyish and handsome at the same time; physically fit.  He is clever; know's HE's the smartest man in the room and can bide his tine to display it.  Covers this with innocence, affection and naïveté.   

Myra Bruhl:  40-60, sophisticated, upper-class, but embraces the country life; innocent, sweet, caring, emotional, nervous, even skittish, supportive of Sydney's career and moods, but grows some backbone when he crosses the line. 

Helga ten Dorp:  Psychic.  Any age.  Wild, individual Gypsy-like; in and out of her world and this world; knows she's a celebrity and buys into the show of her gift; has a Dutch/German accent; is disarming and brave when faced with pain and violence.   

Porter Pilgrim:  Professional, solid, observant. 

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU COME PLAY WITH US!  SO AUDITION!!!

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