Marblehead Little Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for non-equity actors for “Arsenic and Old Lace,” By Joseph Kesselring
A black comedy revolving around the Brewster family, descended from the Mayflower settlers but now composed of maniacs, most of them homicidal. Great fun, perfect for October.
Produced by David Foye
Directed by Honorah Tinti
Auditions will be held at Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School Street, Marblehead, MA
Sunday, August 13 from 1:00-4:30pm
Monday, August 14 from 6:00-9:00pm.
Callbacks, if any, may be held on Thur, Aug 17 from 6:30-8:30pm.
Auditions are by appointment. Walk In’s will be auditioned as time permits.
Actors must be 18 or older. Actors should prepare a one to two minute comedic monologue. During auditions they will be asked to do a cold read of a scene as well. We are looking for actors that are ready for a fast-paced, character-based theater experience, where physical humor, period immersion and comedic timing will enhance the wit of the script.
Any questions please contact the Director, Honorah Tinti, at hteva22@gmail.com.
First rehearsal: Sunday, August 20 1-4pm full cast
Tech week: Oct 1-Oct 5
Performances: Oct. 6, 7, 8,12,13,14,15
Roles:
Mortimer Brewster: age 23-45, Lead, male presenting, Theater critic, happy and confident in the world and his place in it, about to be married, until everything falls apart as elements of his family and their actions come to light
Jonathan Brewster: age 30-50, Lead, male presenting, Scary, dominant personality, constantly threatening, looks like boris karloff, gets thrown off kilter by his Aunts and their activities
Abby Brewster: age 65-85, Lead, female presenting, All appearances of a kindly, somewhat forgetful, sweet old Auntie, but she has some very definitive opinions and complicated layers
Martha Brewster: age 65-85, Lead, female presenting, All appearances of a kindly, loving, giving, old Auntie, but she also has nuanced elements of something darker
Dr. Einstein: age 45-60, Lead, male presenting, A sidekick with a medical degree, he is party to and comfortable with Jonathan’s dark tendencies, his driving force often is fear
Teddy Brewster: age 32-60, Supporting, male presenting, He thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt and all interactions stem from that delusion, that delusion is used, abused, tolerated and encouraged at different moments by different characters
Elaine Harper: age 20-40, Supporting role, female presenting, Mortimer’s love interest, she is kept in the dark as things unfold with his family, their love is tested by the chaos, her understanding of the man she loves changes amid confusion as to his actions
Officers: any age
Brophy: fun-loving, settled into the routine and confident in who the Brewsters are
Klein: follows Brophy
O’Hara: new on the beat, trying to get his bearings but a little unaware
Lieutenant Rooney: confident in his role and a no nonsense cop
Supporting
Rev. Harper. Small role, non-gender specific, Parent of Elaine, Reverend of nearby church, conservative, God-fearing, does not completely approve of Mortimer for their daughter
Mr. Gibbs, Small role, Lonely older gentleman
Mr. Witherspoon, Small role, Head of Happy Dale sanitarium, another lonely old gentleman
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Drama