DEATHTRAP AUDITIONS
Cast: 3 Men, 2 Women
Auditions: Thurs., April 4, 6:30-8:00 pm or Sat., April 6, 10:30-Noon
Location: Togi's Playhouse, 18 Welch Ave., Bradford, PA
Directed by David Merwine
Show dates: May 17-19, 2024
WHAT TO EXPECT: Those auditioning will fill out an audition form, list scheduling conflicts on the form and will be asked to read from the script. The rehearsal schedule will be determined based on cast availability. There will be no Friday or Saturday rehearsals.
THE STORY: Comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting at a nearby college—a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway smash. Sidney’s plan, devised with his wife’s help, is to offer collaboration to the student for co-credit. Or is it? DEATHTRAP provides twists and turns of devilish cleverness, and offers hilariously sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be spellbound until the very last moment. From Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Sidney - lead male, age 50-60, a once-celebrated playwright, impressive, devious, witty, thinks he’s the smartest man in the room, “on stage” even when at home.
Clifford - lead male, age 21-28, student of Sidney’s, up-and-comer, attractive, physically fit, very smart, acts innocent, biding his time.
Myra - supporting female - age 40-50, Sidney’s wife, self-effacing, upper-class, emotional, nervous/skittish, supportive of Sidney.
Helga - supporting female, age 45-60, renting the cottage next door, Dutch accent, psychic, Gypsy-like, knows she’s a celebrity, brave.
Porter - supporting male, age 45-60, Sidney’s attorney, a ‘man of substance,’ professional.
Sidney - lead male, age 50-60, a once-celebrated playwright, impressive, devious, witty, thinks he’s the smartest man in the room, “on stage” even when at home.
Clifford - lead male, age 21-28, student of Sidney’s, up-and-comer, attractive, physically fit, very smart, acts innocent, biding his time.
Myra - supporting female - age 40-50, Sidney’s wife, self-effacing, upper-class, emotional, nervous/skittish, supportive of Sidney.
Helga - supporting female, age 45-60, renting the cottage next door, Dutch accent, psychic, Gypsy-like, knows she’s a celebrity, brave.
Porter - supporting male, age 45-60, Sidney’s attorney, a ‘man of substance,’ professional.
Bradford Little Theatre is located in Togi's Playhouse at 18 Welch Ave., Bradford, PA
Mailing address: P.O. Box 255, Bradford, PA 16701
Email us at: BLTMAIL16701@gmail.com
Mailing address: P.O. Box 255, Bradford, PA 16701
Email us at: BLTMAIL16701@gmail.com