Director:Alicia Turvin
Location: Theatre in the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Audition Dates:
March 30 & 31 @ 6:30 pm

Callbacks at directors discretion on 4/1

Performance Dates: May 30, 31 & June, 1, 6 ,7 , 8, 13, 14, 15

About the Show:

Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Between his aunts’ penchant for poisoning wine, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and another brother using plastic surgery to hide from the police—not to mention Mortimer’s own hesitancy about marriage—it’ll be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his wedding. Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.

Audition Details:
Preparation: Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script. Audition sides will be provided upon arrival. Headshot and resume appreciated but not required.

Age Range: All actors must be 18+ years of age.

A Note About Casting: All genders, ethnicities, body types, and backgrounds will be considered during casting.

Roles Available:

• Abby Brewster: A sweet caring old lady who is loved by all. She has a Victorian charm and grace about her. Her way of helping could also be considered murder. Very old-fashioned in an ironic way
• Martha Brewster: A sweet caring old lady who is loved by all. She has a Victorian charm and grace about her. Her way of helping could also be considered–murder. Very old-fashioned in an ironic way.
• Elaine Harper: A sweet young lady who knows what she wants. She is in love with Mortimer and she is not about to let him talk her out of their engagement.
• Mortimer Brewster: A young theatre critique who has a bunch of crazy people in his family tree. He himself is afraid of becoming crazy as well as what may happen if people find out about the skeletons in his families cellar.
• Teddy Brewster: A bit on the crazy side; Teddy Brewster thinks that he is president teddy Roosevelt. He buries all of Martha and Abby’s “gentlemen” in the basement.
• Jonathan Brewster: He was troubled as a child and is even more so as an adult. He has escaped from a mental institution and has murdered multiple people. In order to hide from the law Johnny has had to turn to plastic surgery to alter his face, leaving him disfigured.
• Dr. Einstein: A plastic surgeon who is often drinking. He has also escaped from a mental institution. He has a German accent
• The Rev. Dr Harper: A protective father to Elaine.
• Mr. Gibbs: A nice elderly man who lives alone and has no family.
• Officer O’Hara: A officer who doesn’t really want to be an officer. He wants to write plays and is eager to tell the renowned critique Mortimer about his plot. He’s not very good at reading the room or knowing when now is not a good time.
• Officer Brophy: An officer of the law who is likable but maybe not the brightest man on the force.
• Officer Klein: Another officer of the law who is likable but maybe not the brightest man on the force.
• Lieutenant Rooney: All brawn and no brain. An officer of the law. (20-40) Side: Rooney + Mortimer
• Mr. Witherspoon: Superintendent of Happy Dale sanitarium.

Additional Information:

Background Check: Theatre in the Grove background checks all members of cast and crew.

Rehearsals: Weekdays 6:30-9 and Saturdays 10-3

Contact: For any questions or further information, please contact alicia_turvin@twilighttheatercompany.org

Notes:

Theatre in the Grove is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes actors of all backgrounds and experience levels.

We look forward to seeing you at auditions!