AUDITION INFORMATION FOR "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE"

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  DATE: NOVEMBER 18TH & 19TH, 2007
  TIME: 7:00 PM
  PLACE: OYSTER MILL PLAYHOUSE
  DIRECTOR: CANDY MCDANIEL
     
Actors Needed
  The cast for ARSENIC AND OLD LACE includes 11 men and 3 women, ages 18 and up.  All of the ages cited in the following descriptions are “playing ages.”  (There are two small roles for men not described below.)



A CLASSIC COMEDY BY JOSEPH KESSERLING
PRODUCED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH DRAMATIST PLAY SERVICES, INC.
Show Descriptions
 

Mortimer Brewster's two beloved aunts have been sweetly murdering lonely boarders with their elderberry wine and “just a pinch of strychnine” and burying them in the basement with the help of brother Teddy, who thinks he's Teddy Roosevelt.  But as Mortimer frantically tries to protect them, long-lost brother Jonathan shows up ... with the police hot on his trail.  This masterpiece of comedy noir, a Broadway hit for 3 1/2 years during World War II and later a film starring Cary Grant, will keep you laughing out loud all the way home.

   
Character Descriptions
  Abby and Martha Brewster:   Abby and Martha are sweetly murderous sisters who are otherwise kindly older ladies, charitable and virtuous.  (Age: 60+)
 
  Mortimer Brewster:   Mortimer is a drama critic in love and in trouble!  He is arrogant, but easily outwitted by others.  He becomes overly excited when the situation becomes stressful.
(Age: 30-ish)
 
  Elaine Harper:   Smart and confident, Elaine is the minister’s daughter.  She exhibits great patience with her beloved Mortimer.  (Age: 30-ish)
 
  Teddy Brewster:   Unmistakably crazy, Teddy believes he is Teddy Roosevelt.  He must be able to move a body from a window seat to the basement.  (Age: 30-ish)
 
  Jonathan Brewster:   Jonathan is a vicious criminal with a penchant for torture.  He recently escaped from a mental institution and plans a painful death for his brother.  (Age: 35-45)
 
  Dr. Herman Einstein:   Dr. Einstein is the Jonathan’s alcoholic sidekick.  He practices plastic surgery and speaks with a German accent.  (Age: 35-45)
 
  Rev. Harper:   Rev. Harper is the minister of the nearby church and Elaine’s father.  (Age: 50+)
 
  Lt. Rooney and Officers Brophy, Klein, and O’Hara:   These policemen are Brooklyn’s finest.
 
   
Show Dates & Times
 
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2008
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  • Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 PM
  • Sunday matinees are at 2:00 PM
  • Private Performances: January 20th (7:30 PM) & January 22nd (TBD)
    Snow Dates are January 24th & January 29th respectively.
Script Information
 
 
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