audition notice: DEATHTRAP - Mesa Encore Theatre - November 16

Auditions for Deathtrap
Written by Ira Levin
Directed by Susan "Suze" St. John
Performances: Jan 8 - 24, 2016 at the Mesa Arts Center

Time: Mon, November 16 @ 6:30pm (in 45-minute slots)
Location: MET Rehearsal & Studio Space, 933 E Main Street, Mesa 85203 (NEW LOCATION - just 1 mile east of the Mesa Arts Center on Main Street. Look for the banners in the window!)
Callbacks: Wed, November 18 @ 6:30pm (same location)

Audition Prep/Signup - Readings from the script. (sides to be emailed prior) Auditions will be done in 3 different slots, each 45-minutes.

Signup for a slot at SignupGenius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c44afab2fa2fa7-auditions1

Synopsis
Seemingly comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a "dry" spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting at a nearby college—a thriller which Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway hit. Sidney's plan, which he devises with his wife's help, is to offer collaboration to the student, an idea which the younger man quickly accepts. Thereafter suspense mounts steadily as the plot begins to twist and turn with devilish cleverness, and with such an abundance of thrills and laughter, that audiences will be held enthralled until the final, startling moments of the play.

Character Breakdown
There are parts for three men and two women, ranging in age from 20-70. Character descriptions are listed below:

• Sidney Bruhl – male, age 40-60. Polished, dashing, devious, clever, thinks he’s the smartest man in the room and wants people to know it. Is “on stage” even when at home. Requires kissing between Sidney and Myra.

• Clifford Anderson – male, age 20-30. Student. Looks physically fit, good looking, clever. Knows he’s the smartest man in the room and can bide his time to display it.

• Myra Bruhl – female, age 35-55. Sophisticated, upper class but embraces the country life. Innocent, sweet, caring, emotional, nervous, even skittish, supportive of Sydney’s career and moods but grows some backbone when he crosses the line. Requires kissing between Sidney and Myra.

• Helga ten Dorp – female, age 40-70. Psychic. Wild, individual, Gypsy-like. Is in and out of this world. Knows she’s a celebrity and buys into the show of her gift. Has a Dutch accent. Is disarming and brave when faced with pain and violence.

• Porter Milgrim – male, age 30-70. Lawyer. Professional, solid, observant.

Looking for assistance with props, set dressing, etc. If interested or have questions, please contact Suze St. John, suzer22@earthlink.net, 480-894-6379. (no text!)