audition INformation
Auditions for the PG Players’ autumn production of Arsenic and Old Lace will be held August 3-4 from 7-9 pm in the Keith Christeson Theater on the first floor of the PG Library (30 E. Center). The show is single cast. Arsenic and Old Lace will be directed by Howard and Kathryn Little and stage managed by Kathi Ellison.
Sign up for an audition slot and fill out an audition registration form prior to attending the audition. Registration forms will also be provided at the audition. Callbacks will be by invitation only Saturday, August 5th, if needed. Details will be included if invited to callbacks.
Rehearsals begin August 14th with a cast meeting scheduled close to cast meeting. Rehearsals are generally held Monday-Friday evenings. A more detailed schedule will be provided once casting is finalized.
Performance dates are September 22- October 16 (no Tues, Wed or Sun). There is a Saturday matinee October 14th at 3 pm.
Sign up for an audition slot and fill out an audition registration form prior to attending the audition. Registration forms will also be provided at the audition. Callbacks will be by invitation only Saturday, August 5th, if needed. Details will be included if invited to callbacks.
Rehearsals begin August 14th with a cast meeting scheduled close to cast meeting. Rehearsals are generally held Monday-Friday evenings. A more detailed schedule will be provided once casting is finalized.
Performance dates are September 22- October 16 (no Tues, Wed or Sun). There is a Saturday matinee October 14th at 3 pm.
Audition Details
Audition slots are available on Casting Manager. If unable to attend a live audition, submit a short (one min or less) video audition within the audition registration form. Registration forms will also be provided at the audition. Headshots and resumes can be linked within the audition form or bring them with you to the audition. YouTube links and non-secured Google Drive links are the easiest. Submit a video audition no later than 9 pm, August 4th to be considered for callbacks.
Character Descriptions
Abby Brewster (Female 45-70 years old or able to Play age) A darling lady, and the very model of Victorian charm and grace. She and her sister Martha seem to be the absolute embodiment of the values and polite society of a bygone age. More dominant, and a bit older than Martha, both ladies are happy, healthy, lucid, and spry. The Aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer.
Martha Brewster (Female 45-70 years old or able to Play age) Very sweet but more submissive than Abby, Martha still is a strong woman. She and her sister have lived together for many, many years. Their personalities and pecking order around each other have been firmly rooted for eons. The Aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer.
Elaine Harper (Female 25-40 years old or able to Play age) An Attractive girl, daughter of Rev. Dr. Harper, and Mortimer’s fiancée. She is surprisingly wise in the ways of the world for a minister’s daughter. She is a little bit wily, sassy, and absolutely sharp (Actor seeking this role will need to show genuine zest and spunk).
Mortimer Brewster (Male 20-35 years old or able to Play age) Nephew of Abby and Martha, brother to both Teddy and Jonathan Brewster. A very likable, Mortimer is a drama critic who is in love with & engaged to Elaine Harper. A good-hearted cynic who is about to have his world turned upside down. PHYSICAL ROLE.
Teddy Brewster (25-40 years old or able to Play age) Very likable, kindhearted brother to Mortimer and Jonathan, Nephew of Abby and Martha Brewster, Teddy is a man who believes that he is the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Extreme dedication and energy are necessary while charging up a flight of stairs and screaming “CHARGE!” PHYSICAL ROLE.
Jonathan Brewster (25-40 years old or able to Play age) Nephew of Abby and Martha Brewster, brother to Teddy and Mortimer. Jonathan is a psychopath who has numerous murders to his credit and no scruples whatsoever. Jonathan is a killer, that loves his business and he’s got an unbelievably short temper. Dr. Einstein has changed Jonathan’s face three times, currently resulting in a Boris Karloff resemblance (to which he is a bit sensitive.) Some PHYSICAL work.
Dr. Einstein (25-45 years old or able to Play age) A German plastic surgeon, with an accent to prove it. Right hand to Jonathan, Dr. Einstein is mousey and submissive to Jonathan. Einstein is a guy whose life has gone bad. With somewhat of a ratty appearance, his face wears the benevolent smirk of a man who lives in a pleasant haze.
Reverend Dr. Harper (40-70 years old or able to Play age) (Cameo) We only see Elaine Harper’s father in the opening scene. He is a doctor of divinity and the minister to the church next door to the Brewster house. Dr. Harper displays a sense of polish, refinement, and mild-mannered sensitivity towards others. He is not in favor of Mortimer and Elaine’s relationship.
Officer Brophy (25-45 years old or able to Play age) The first police officer we meet in the show, Brophy is a thoroughly likable sort of fellow. Is making his rounds collecting Christmas toys for the needy. Some PHYSICAL work.
Officer Klein (25-45 years old or able to Play age) A flatfoot Brooklyn officer who makes his rounds with Officer Brophy collecting Christmas toys.
Officer O’Hara (any age) He is the quintessential example of an Irish-American police officer: Full of life, good natured and played big. He is on very good terms with the Aunts. O’Hara is a would-be playwright, and needs to plainly display the nagging, persistent drive that’s kindled within him once he discovers that Mortimer is a famous dramatic critic. Well intentioned, O’Hara really doesn’t mean to come across as annoying as he does.
Mr. Gibbs (55-80 years old or able to Play age) An elderly gentleman who wishes to rent a room from the Brewster sisters. He is a little gruff, but he warms up fairly quickly upon being offered a treat he hasn’t had since he was a child. Lieutenant Rooney (30-50 years old or able to Play age) The man in charge at the local police precinct. He has very little patience for blunders and mistakes. He is loud, decisive, and clearly in-charge of every situation in which he finds himself. Mr. Witherspoon (50-60s years old or able to Play age) The superintendent of Happy Dale Sanitarium. Very mild mannered and kind.
Martha Brewster (Female 45-70 years old or able to Play age) Very sweet but more submissive than Abby, Martha still is a strong woman. She and her sister have lived together for many, many years. Their personalities and pecking order around each other have been firmly rooted for eons. The Aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer.
Elaine Harper (Female 25-40 years old or able to Play age) An Attractive girl, daughter of Rev. Dr. Harper, and Mortimer’s fiancée. She is surprisingly wise in the ways of the world for a minister’s daughter. She is a little bit wily, sassy, and absolutely sharp (Actor seeking this role will need to show genuine zest and spunk).
Mortimer Brewster (Male 20-35 years old or able to Play age) Nephew of Abby and Martha, brother to both Teddy and Jonathan Brewster. A very likable, Mortimer is a drama critic who is in love with & engaged to Elaine Harper. A good-hearted cynic who is about to have his world turned upside down. PHYSICAL ROLE.
Teddy Brewster (25-40 years old or able to Play age) Very likable, kindhearted brother to Mortimer and Jonathan, Nephew of Abby and Martha Brewster, Teddy is a man who believes that he is the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Extreme dedication and energy are necessary while charging up a flight of stairs and screaming “CHARGE!” PHYSICAL ROLE.
Jonathan Brewster (25-40 years old or able to Play age) Nephew of Abby and Martha Brewster, brother to Teddy and Mortimer. Jonathan is a psychopath who has numerous murders to his credit and no scruples whatsoever. Jonathan is a killer, that loves his business and he’s got an unbelievably short temper. Dr. Einstein has changed Jonathan’s face three times, currently resulting in a Boris Karloff resemblance (to which he is a bit sensitive.) Some PHYSICAL work.
Dr. Einstein (25-45 years old or able to Play age) A German plastic surgeon, with an accent to prove it. Right hand to Jonathan, Dr. Einstein is mousey and submissive to Jonathan. Einstein is a guy whose life has gone bad. With somewhat of a ratty appearance, his face wears the benevolent smirk of a man who lives in a pleasant haze.
Reverend Dr. Harper (40-70 years old or able to Play age) (Cameo) We only see Elaine Harper’s father in the opening scene. He is a doctor of divinity and the minister to the church next door to the Brewster house. Dr. Harper displays a sense of polish, refinement, and mild-mannered sensitivity towards others. He is not in favor of Mortimer and Elaine’s relationship.
Officer Brophy (25-45 years old or able to Play age) The first police officer we meet in the show, Brophy is a thoroughly likable sort of fellow. Is making his rounds collecting Christmas toys for the needy. Some PHYSICAL work.
Officer Klein (25-45 years old or able to Play age) A flatfoot Brooklyn officer who makes his rounds with Officer Brophy collecting Christmas toys.
Officer O’Hara (any age) He is the quintessential example of an Irish-American police officer: Full of life, good natured and played big. He is on very good terms with the Aunts. O’Hara is a would-be playwright, and needs to plainly display the nagging, persistent drive that’s kindled within him once he discovers that Mortimer is a famous dramatic critic. Well intentioned, O’Hara really doesn’t mean to come across as annoying as he does.
Mr. Gibbs (55-80 years old or able to Play age) An elderly gentleman who wishes to rent a room from the Brewster sisters. He is a little gruff, but he warms up fairly quickly upon being offered a treat he hasn’t had since he was a child. Lieutenant Rooney (30-50 years old or able to Play age) The man in charge at the local police precinct. He has very little patience for blunders and mistakes. He is loud, decisive, and clearly in-charge of every situation in which he finds himself. Mr. Witherspoon (50-60s years old or able to Play age) The superintendent of Happy Dale Sanitarium. Very mild mannered and kind.
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