[Capdist-auditions] DeathTrap Auditions at ACT THIS WEEK, Monday Feb 3 and Tuesday February 4.

[Michael McDermott]

Albany Civic Theater Announces the Auditions for Deathtrap
Audition Dates: February 3 and 4. 6:30 sign in, 7:00 start
Location: Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Performance Dates: May 1-17, Friday and Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 3:00.
Rehearsals start Feb 9, dates based on actors conflicts 

Roles
Sidney Bruhl Male, 45-59, stately, wry, witty, erudite, distinguished, a writer, has a strong magnetizing presence of a man who has achieved great fame and stature. A celebrated playwright of mystery thrillers who gained astonishing success early in his career but has hit a dry spell. Actor preferred to have some experience in stage combat.  Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Myra Bruhl, Female, 40-59, a modest, self-effacing woman, middle-upper class. Has a nervous, quick, disposition and tends to follow, rather than lead. Married to Sidney for eleven years. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Clifford Anderson, Male, 20-35, charismatic, sturdy, good-looking, with the youthful, optimistic exuberance. A former writing student of Sidney’s and young lover. Actor preferred tohave some experience in stage combat.  Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Helga Ten Dorp Female, 40+, a wildly eccentric, mysterious woman, European psychic. Her magical powers are very real and potent. She is a celebrity and enjoys the fame, attention and the status.  Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Porter Milgram (Supporting): Male, 50-59, a pragmatic, though fairly meddlesome, lawyer, direct, to the point, businessman who is in charge of Sidney’s legal affairs.  Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

To help you prepare for auditions, here are the Reading selections for auditions from the Dramatists Play Service 1979c Script:
Character code:
S= Sidney
M= Myra
C= Clifford
H= Helga
P= Porter

Set 1:
pages 7-14, 
characters S and M

Set 2:
Pages: 15-21
Characters: S, M, C

Set 3:
Pages: 31-34
Characters: S, M, H

Set 4:
Pages:  41-43
Characters: S, C, P

Set 5:
Pages: 43-47
Characters:  S and P

Set 6:
Pages: 56-59
Characters: H, C, S

Set 7:
Pages: 66-68
Characters: P and H

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Rehearsals begin February 9 with a read through and mid-March regular rehearsals. 

Performances run May 1-17, Friday and Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 3:00.
Call or text the director for more information or a copy of the script, Michael McDermott(518)669-5414


Michael McD

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