<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>Audition notice for Dial M. For Murder </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>Play will be held at Colonial Little Theater in Johnstown, NY.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>1 Colonial Court.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Auditions and rehearsals to be held at that location. </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3><STRONG>Audition dates</STRONG>: </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>January 25, 26: 7:00 </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>March 23, 24 8:00 </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>March 25: 2:00 </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>March 30, 31: 8:00 </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>April 1: 2:00 </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3><STRONG>Synopsis </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>Set in the 1950’s, Tony Wendice plots to murder his wife, Margot, due to an affair she is having with Max Halliday.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The plot involves blackmailing petty criminal Captain Lesgate into doing the deed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>But the plan goes awry and Lesgate gets killed by Margot in the struggle.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Tony then must adjust his plans as Inspector Hubbard investigates the death of Lesgate. </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><STRONG>Parts to audition for </STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri><STRONG>Tony Wendice</STRONG>: 30-40.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>English accent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Intelligent, but insecure.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Former tennis star, now passed his prime.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3><STRONG>Margot Wendice</STRONG>: 25-35.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>American accent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In our version, we are looking to have Margot show more attitude and personality than the Grace Kelly interpretation.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Should be healthy looking and will wear a vintage 1950’s hairstyle. </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3><STRONG>Max Halliday</STRONG>: 25-35. American accent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Healthy looking.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Smart, mystery writer.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Is having an affair with Margot, but must put up with her wishy-washy attitude towards her husband.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Though he is a rival to Tony, he befriends him briefly, but then starts to uncover his scheme. </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3><STRONG>Captain Lesgate</STRONG>: 30-50.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>English accent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A thief and con-man,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>though reluctant to commit murder.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He attempts to kill Margot, but he gets killed in the process.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A medium-sized part, Lesgate has one scene with a lot of dialogue and another scene with a lot of physical activity, but no dialogue. </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri><STRONG>Inspector Hubbard</STRONG>: Not age specific.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>English or Scottish accent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In our version, he will be understated.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>While there is the potential for the ending to have a degree of camp, our goal will be to maintain a serious tone and the performance of the actor playing Inspector Hubbard will be key to that goal.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>In addition, there will be several small cameo roles, some on-stage and some voices heard from off-stage (that may be potentially pre-recorded.)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are unable to commit to a full rehearsal schedule, but have some interest in one of these smaller roles, contact the director Jason LaSusa. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All require English accents.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They include: </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>Pendleton (m)</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>Reporter (m or f)</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>Thompson (m or perhaps F) </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>Police Station operator (m or f) </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>If you are interested in any parts mentioned in this message, send resume to the e-mail below.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You will be e-mailed back more details about the auditioning process.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are not available on the auditioning dates, but otherwise would like to participate in the play, e-mail the director as well.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(A third audition date may be possible if there are sufficient messages in this regard) </FONT></DIV>
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