[Capdist-auditions] auditions for REBECCA at SCP (Schenectady)

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 Auditions for Rebecca  will take place on Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, 
June 4, at 7:30 P.M. at the  Playhouse, 12 S. Church St., Schenectady, NY 
12305.  Sign-up is at 7:15 P.M.  The production will be directed by Tom  
Heckert.  
Rebecca,  based on the novel and original play adaptation by Daphne du 
Maurier, tells the  story of Maxim deWinter’s second wife slowly piecing 
together her husband’s  tragic and unhappy past married to Rebecca – a beautiful 
but treacherous figure  that still haunts  the family estate  of Manderley to 
this day.  The story  is rich with romance and gothic thrills and was 
Alfred Hitchcock’s first  Hollywood movie, starring Joan Fontaine and Lawrence 
Olivier.  This production will strive to keep the  “film noir” quality of the 
movie and re-tell Ms. Du Maurier’s story retaining  all the rich, fully 
drawn characters of the novel. 
Character  Descriptions 
Maxim  deWinter –  aged 35-50.  Melancholy master of  Manderley.  Handsome, 
well mannered,  and widowed just over a year, he returns to the family 
manor re-married to the  second Mrs. deWinter.  Eager to  start his life anew 
with his bride, he is still linked to Manderley by duty,  history and memories 
– both good and bad – of his former life and lord of the  manor. 
Mrs.  de Winter –  aged 20 – 30.  New mistress of  Manderley, arriving for 
the first time from abroad with her new husband.  Shy, unsophisticated, and 
a former  lady’s maid, she is ill at ease with her new status.  Deeply in 
love with Maxim, all she  desires is to please him and live up to his 
standards.  She relies on the advice of others on  how to be the new mistress, 
often with disastrous results. 
Mrs.  Danvers –  Aged 45 to 60.  Housekeeper of  Manderley and lifelong lady
’s maid (and possibly  lover?) to Rebecca, Maxim’s first  wife.  Organized 
and ever so  even-keeled about everything, Mrs. Danvers wishes to continue 
household  operations in the same manner as the previous mistress did  – at 
all costs.  The malicious and obsessed Mrs. Danvers  was devoted to Rebecca 
in life – as well as now after her death – and will  resort to anything to 
keep Rebecca’s memory alive. 
Giles  Lacy –  Aged 40 – 60.  Brother-in-law of  Maxim.  Devoted to his 
wife and  provides much needed information to Mrs. deWinter about the history 
of  Manderley. 
Beatrice  Lacy  -  aged 40 – 60.  Older sister to  Maxim.  Has a very close 
 relationship with her brother and wishes to see him happy. 
Frank  Crawley  -  Aged 30 to 45.  In charge of  running  the estate of 
Manderley and  close friend to Maxim. 
Jack  Favell  -  Aged  25 – 40.  Cousin to Rebecca, handsome, dashing,  and 
charming – somewhat of a cad.  Stalks around the house when Maxim is not 
around – he reveals information  about Rebecca that no one could have known. 
Colonel  Julian –  Aged 50 and up.  In charge of the  investigation 
surrounding Rebecca’s death. 
William  Tabb –  Aged 30 and up.  Boatsmith.  Built and serviced the boat 
Rebecca  sailed.  Called to Manderley to be  questioned during the inquest. 
Frith  – Aged 40 – 60.  Butler to  Manderely.  Keeps the household  staff 
organized.  Provides important  exposition to Mrs. deWinter. 
Housekeepers  and other servants of Manderley  - These roles are 
non-speaking and will require only limited rehearsal  time.  May also be asked to 
assist  with scene changes and as dressers if necessary. 
Proper British accents  will be used for most characters.  Some working 
class characters accents may be adjusted to fit the  character’s status.  
Accents will be  requested at audition but not necessary – just do the best you  
can. 
Production dates are  October 16 – 25, 2009.  Scripts and  further 
information are available from the director, Tom Heckert, by contacting  him at 
877-6777 or by email at Tomh823 at aol.com. 

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