audition notice for arsenic and old lace

Audition Dates:
July 20 & 21
Callbacks:
July 22
 

Ages:
17–99
Casting is flexible, and actors older or younger than the traditional character ages may be considered.
 

Audition Requirements:
Please prepare a 60–90 second monologue or recitation. Auditions will also include cold readings from the script.
 

Rehearsals:
Monday–Thursday, July 27 – September 10, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
 

Tech Week:
September 13–17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and running until approximately 9:00 p.m. All cast members are required to attend all tech week rehearsals.

Performance Dates:
September 18 – October 11
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Inclusive Casting Statement:
Character genders are fluid and may be adjusted based on auditions. This production is committed to inclusive casting, and the director's primary goal is to cast the right person for each role. Age, gender, race, ethnicity, and other traditional casting expectations will not be emphasized in the casting process.

Character Summaries with Suggested Playing Ages

Abby Brewster (55-85): An elderly and charming spinster who is sweet, hospitable, and completely convinced that her unusual acts are works of charity.

Martha Brewster (55-85): Abby’s equally kind-hearted sister and partner in crime. Warm, maternal, and delightfully eccentric.

Mortimer Brewster (30-50): A dramatic theater critic who discovers his aunt’s secret. Intelligent, quick-witted, and often overwhelmed by the chaos around him.

Elaine Harper (25-45): The minister’s daughter and Mortimer’s fiancée. Warm, sincere, and grounded amid the madness.

Teddy Brewster (45-80): The Brewsters’ eccentric brother who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt. Energetic, lovable, and constantly charging up the stairs as if San Juan Hill awaits.

Jonathan Brewster (40-75): The villainous brother. Sinister, intimidating, and dangerous, with a dark sense of humor.

Dr. Einstein (30-65): Jonathan’s accomplice and former plastic surgeon. Nervous, witty, and often reluctant to participate in Jonathan’s schemes.

Officer Brophy (45-70): A friendly neighborhood police officer who enjoys chatting with the Brewster sisters.

Officer Klein (25-50): Another local officer, often accompanying Brophy. Good-natured and talkative.

Officer O’Hara (25-50): An aspiring playwright and enthusiastic police officer.

Lieutenant Rooney (45-70): A police lieutenant attempting to maintain order in an increasingly chaotic situation.

Mr. Gibbs (35-70): A hopeful prospective tenant who briefly visits the Brewster home.

Rev. Dr. Harper (55-80): Elaine’s father and the Brewsters’ minister.

Mr. Witherspoon (40-80): The superintendent of Happy Dale Sanitarium. Professional, practical, and patient.