[Capdist-auditions] Coach House Players Auditions for Agatha Christie's The Hollow

[Rachel Davis]

An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one
weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is
at the center of the trouble when his mistress Henrietta, ex-mistress
Veronica, and wife Gerda, simultaneously arrive at The Hollow. Also
visiting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) and Midge (who loves
Edward). Veronica ardently desires to marry Cristow and succeeds in
reopening their affair but is unable to get him to divorce his wife.
Veronica unwisely states that if she cannot have him, no one shall. Within
five minutes Cristow is dead. Nearly everyone has a motive and most had the
opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the
crime.

Directed by Barbara Melzer

6m, 6f (See Character Descriptions Below)

Auditions will be held at Coach House Players theater at 12 Augusta Street,
Kingston NY on the following dates:

Monday, May 4 @ 7pm
Tuesday, May 5 @ 7pm
Wednesday, May 7 @ 7pm

Character descriptions are as follows. The ages listed are the stated ages
of the characters, not necessarily the required age of the actors.

Sir Henry Angkatell: A distinguished-looking, elderly man who owns “The
Hollow”. He is a Knight Commander of the Bath (K.C.B.), aristocratic,
without “airs”, dotes on Lucy. Age 60+

Lady Lucy Angkatell: 60, Henry’s wife, very charming, aristocratic-looking
woman, completely vague, absent-minded and forgetful but gracious with a
lot of personality, speaks in a stream-of-conscious manner.

Henrietta Angkatell: 33, Cousin of Henry and Lucy, a handsome young woman,
intelligent, practical, sculptor, having an affair with John.

Midge Harvey: Mid-twenties, second cousin of Lucy, delightful young woman
making her own way in the world, in love (hopelessly) with Edward.

Gudgeon: 50+, butler, very proper, loyal, old school, takes great pride in
running the household just so, veteran of WWI.

Edward Angkatell: Mid-thirties inherited the family estate at Ainswick,
because he’s male and Lucy isn’t. Hesitant and awkward with women, he’s in
love with Henrietta.

Doris: 18 – 21, maid-in-training, lower class, trying to please, but afraid
of Gudgeon.

Gerta Cristow: 30-35, wife of John, dim-witted, out-of-her element in this
high society., depends on her husband for all decisions.

John Cristow, M.D. Mid-late thirties, distinguished in his field but more
interested in the disease than the patient, womanizer, aloof.

Veronica Craye: 30’s, movie star, gets what she wants, falsely charming,
previously engaged to John, and wants him back.

Inspector Colquhoun, C.I.D.: Mid – 30’s. A thoughtful, quiet man with charm
and a sense of humor. His personality is sympathetic; a good listener.

Detective Sergeant Penny: 30 – 50. A professional policeman, intelligent
but more blunt that the Inspector. Has better luck questioning women than
men.


Show dates are July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 2015

Any questions should be directed to Ann Papelian at: annpapelian at gmail.com
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