Blithe Spirit Auditions
Directed by Ryan Bird
Auditions:
Thursday, November 14 at 7pm at Exit 7 Theater
Monday, November 18 at 7pm at Exit 7 Theater
Callbacks, if needed, Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm at Exit 7 Players
Rehearsals will begin the first day of December, anticipating 3 days a week based on cast availability.
Performances:
Friday, February 7 (evening performance)
Saturday, February 8 (matinee and evening performance)
Sunday, February 9 (matinee)
Thursday, February 13 (evening performance)
Friday, February 14 (evening performance)
Saturday, February 15 (evening performance)
Sunday, February 16 (matinee)
Summary:
It’s been said that “true love never dies.” Well, for one Cantankerous English novelist, that is certainly true! In this “spirited” play by Noel Coward, Charles Condomine is a temperamental writer haunted, along with his new wife Ruth, by the spirit of his first wife: the vivacious Elvira. After Elvira is mistakenly summoned during a séance by the medium, Madame Arcati, Charles suddenly finds himself in the middle of a most otherworldly love triangle as both his first wife and new wife vie for his affections. Lighthearted and endearing, Blithe Spirit explores loss and love with tongue firmly planted in cheek in supernatural fashion combining farce, emotion, physical comedy and wit to goosebump-giving effect.
General audition notes:
- Auditioners will be asked to read from the script using sides, which are posted at the end of this announcement. Everyone will read for the part(s) desired and you may be asked to read for parts you are not necessarily auditioning for. Please be familiar with the sides, but there is no need to memorize.
- We would like to see your best attempt at a British accent.
- All roles will require some physical humor and excellent comedic timing.
- Ages listed in the audition announcement are flexible and general in nature.
- All roles are open to any race and ethnicity.
About the director:
Over the last 10 years Ryan has filled many roles at Exit 7: Director, Actor and Crew. Previously Ryan directed A Christmas Carol; a new musical and Much Ado About Nothing at Exit 7 as well as other plays and musicals in area theaters.
Seeking 5 women and 2 men for the following roles:
CHARLES CONDOMINE (M, 40s) An esteemed writer struggling to find his muse after the death of his first wife. Determined to be witty at all costs. Tries in vain to save his current marriage while being haunted by his first. This role will require some physical comedy
RUTH CONDOMINE (F, 20s-30s) Charles’ 2nd wife. A bit insecure and jealous of Charles’ 1st marriage. Smart but a bit stuffy. Her hospitality is strained by the arrival of an unexpected guest. This role will require special theatrical makeup and some physical comedy
ELVIRA CONDOMINE (F, 20s-40s) Charles’ first wife, now deceased. Feckless, irresponsible, and morally unstable. Nevertheless she is the (after)life of the party. This role will require special theatrical makeup and some physical comedy
MADAME ARCATI (F, 20s-70s) A psychic, oracle, seer into the other world, a master or the spiritual arts…or just crazy. This role will require a small amount of physical comedy
GEORGE BRADMAN (M, 40s-50s) The local physician and friend of the Condomines. A skeptic who sees the humor in the situation
MRS. VIOLET BRADMAN (F, 30s-50s) As in the name, the Doctor’s wife. Not quite as dismissive of the spiritual as her husband. Can be a bit flighty.
EDITH (F, 20s) The Condomine’s Cockney maid. Her seeming ineptitude at her job masks some hidden depths. This role will require a fair amount of physical comedy
Sides:
Dr. Bradman, Mrs Bradman, Charles, Ruth