Auditions for BLITHE SPIRIT at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre announced for October 19

Noël Coward's Delightfully Witty Comedy BLITHE SPIRIT

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 | 2 - 6 pm

To gather background for his new book, novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife, Ruth, invite the extremely eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to perform a séance. But Charles’ spiritual skepticism vanishes when the ghost of his deceased first wife, Elvira, accidentally materializes —but only to him. Elvira’s still in love and wants Charles back, and she’s not about to let a little thing like death stand in her way! From the delightfully wicked mind of Noël Coward comes Blithe Spirit, where love and marriage devolve into laughter and mayhem — and ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ no longer applies. As the chaos unfolds, the Coward deftly mixes sharp wit with spectral hijinks, creating an enduring favorite — one of the best loved comedies of all time!

Author

Noël Coward

Performance Dates

January 22 - February 28, 2026

Audition Overview

Open Call Auditions: Sunday, October 19 | 2-6 pm

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script sides provided. Please prepare the side(s) for any role(s) that you wish to be considered for. The director is requesting posh British accents (think BBC-style) for all roles.

Callbacks by invitation will be held on Sunday, October 26th evening.

REHEARSALS: First Rehearsal Read Thru will be on Saturday, November 22. Rehearsals are typically held on Monday through Wednesday evenings (7-10 pm) and Saturdays (10 am-1 pm). Fill out all conflicts for rehearsals.

Rehearsals prior to January 1 will be held at our rehearsal studio located in Mesa about 15-20 minutes south of the theatre. Location: 1815 W 1st Ave #127, Mesa. Rehearsals beginning January 1 will occur at the Theatre.

PERFORMANCES: Performance run is January 22 - February 28, 2026.  Performances are typically Wednesday through Saturday evenings and Saturday matinees; with optional additional Tuesday and Wednesday evenings TBD per ticket demand. We do not perform on Sundays. See the downloadable full performance schedule on this site. Total 26 to 30 Performances.

There will be no understudies. If you are not available for ALL performances, including TBDs, we cannot cast you in this production. Our goal is to cast the very best actors. Auditions are in-person only; no videos.

Stipend

All actors will receive a stipend of $350-$400 depending on total number of performances.

Director

Jere Van Patten, Award-winning director and actor

All Roles Available

EDITH: Well-intentioned yet anxious and awkward young housemaid in the Condomine house who is always in a hurry.

CHARLES CONDOMINE: Cynical yet charming, Charles is an intelligent and urbane English novelist in his forties. Previously married to the late Elvira Condomine, and now married to Ruth. He tries to keep the peace between his two wives and his own emotions in check.

RUTH CONDOMINE: A smart looking woman in her thirties, Ruth is the sweet and polite wife of Charles. She is a bit jealous of Charles’s relationship with his fi rst wife. She prefers structure and order, and soon fi nds that there are limits to her patience.

DR. BRADMAN: A middle-aged man, Dr. Bradman is a friend of the Condomines. Practical and science-based, and skeptical of spiritualism.

MRS. BRADMAN: Generous and naive, she is the middle-aged supportive wife of Dr. Bradman and neighbor to the Condomines.

MADAME ARCATI: Local Spiritualist who believes fi ercely in her art. Her eccentricities make her the object of some ridicule, but she is confi dent and knowledgeable in her craft.

ELVIRA CONDOMINE: Opinionated, witty, and vivacious deceased fi rst wife of Charles Condomine. She enjoys tormenting Ruth and Charles, and is revealed to have a devious side.

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