[Capdist-auditions] Dial M. For Murder at CLT; audition notice with detail

[Jason LaSusa]

Audition notice for Dial M. For Murder 
Play will be held at Colonial Little Theater in Johnstown, NY.  1 Colonial Court.  Auditions and rehearsals to be held at that location. 
Audition dates: 
January 25, 26: 7:00 
 
Play dates 
March 23, 24 8:00 
March 25: 2:00 
March 30, 31: 8:00 
April 1: 2:00 
 
Synopsis 
Set in the 1950’s, Tony Wendice plots to murder his wife, Margot, due to an affair she is having with Max Halliday.  The plot involves blackmailing petty criminal Captain Lesgate into doing the deed.  But the plan goes awry and Lesgate gets killed by Margot in the struggle.  Tony then must adjust his plans as Inspector Hubbard investigates the death of Lesgate. 
 Parts to audition for 
Tony Wendice: 30-40.  English accent.  Intelligent, but insecure.  Former tennis star, now passed his prime.  
Margot Wendice: 25-35.  American accent.  In our version, we are looking to have Margot show more attitude and personality than the Grace Kelly interpretation.  Should be healthy looking and will wear a vintage 1950’s hairstyle. 
Max Halliday: 25-35. American accent.  Healthy looking.  Smart, mystery writer.  Is having an affair with Margot, but must put up with her wishy-washy attitude towards her husband.  Though he is a rival to Tony, he befriends him briefly, but then starts to uncover his scheme. 
Captain Lesgate: 30-50.  English accent.  A thief and con-man,  though reluctant to commit murder.  He attempts to kill Margot, but he gets killed in the process.  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. 
Inspector Hubbard: Not age specific.  English or Scottish accent.  In our version, he will be understated.  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.  
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.)  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.  All require English accents.  They include: 
Pendleton (m)
Reporter (m or f)
Thompson (m or perhaps F) 
Police Station operator (m or f) 
 
If you are interested in any parts mentioned in this message, send resume to the e-mail below.  You will be e-mailed back more details about the auditioning process.  If you are not available on the auditioning dates, but otherwise would like to participate in the play, e-mail the director as well.  (A third audition date may be possible if there are sufficient messages in this regard) 
jlasusa at yahoo.com
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