East Cleveland Theater is hosting auditions for “Exit the Body”, by Fred Carmichael. *Director: Christopher Bizub* *Synopsis:* A mystery writer rents a New England house that is the rendezvous point for some jewel thieves. The focal point of the set is the closet which opens into a living room and a library. A body found in the closet promptly disappears only to be succeeded by another. The hunt for the jewels reaches a climax at two A.M. when four couples unknown to each other turn up to search. Not since the days of Mack Sennett has there been such an hilarious series of entrances and exits. *The Roles:* *Crane Hammond**: *Female, 30s to 50s A successful mystery writer, she is bright, gay, witty and an altogether likeable person. *Kate Bixley**: *Female, 30s to 50s Crane Hammond's secretary, she has an irrepressible sense of humor that often borders on the sarcastic, but she doesn't really mean it. *Helen O’Toole**: *Female, 30s to 40s A very efficient real estate saleswoman, perhaps a trifle too folksy and straight-laced, but she means well. *Lillian Seymour**: *Female, 30s to 50s A top-flight fashion designer. *Jenny**: *Female, 20s to 30s Young country girl, rather loud, but the epitome of innocence. *Lyle Rogers**: *Male, 30s to 50s Attractive trophy husband of Lillian Seymour. *Vernon Cookley**: *Male, 30s to 60s A middle-aged New Englander, who has never traveled more than ten miles outside his hometown, emotionless and leery of everyone and everything. *Randolph**: *Male, 20s to 30s An inept small time crook, and proud of it. *Philip Smith**: *Male, 30s to 50s A nice, honest-looking guy with amnesia. *Richard Hammond**: *Male, 30s to 60s Crane's husband, average businessman type. *Audition Dates:* Sunday, February 11, from 7 to 10pm. Thursday, February 15, from 7 to 10pm. Callbacks on Saturday, February 17, from 3 to 6pm (by invitation only). All roles are open. All ethnicities considered, and the stated age ranges can be somewhat flexible. Auditioners should be prepared to read from the script. *Show Dates:* Shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9 shows total Opening: Friday, May 04, 2018 Closing: Sunday, May 20, 2018 Friday and Saturday shows start at 8pm Sunday shows start at 3pm *Rehearsals:* Rehearsals will begin the end of March 2018. Exact dates have not been determined. We typically have rehearsals Sundays thru Thursdays (5 days / week), but again that is not yet set in stone. If you are concerned about dates and timeframes, please show up at auditions and tell us your limitations. East Cleveland Theater is a community theater celebrating its 49th Season. Our actors, like most of our personnel, are unpaid volunteers. We hope you will join us as we entertain and challenge our audiences. If you have questions, please call James Charpie at 330-416-1311, or email me at jcharpie@eastclevelandtheater.org. East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-851-8721 www.eastclevelandtheater.org Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater