12/17/2024
AUDITIONS for Black Coffee
A murder mystery by Agatha Christie
directed by Becky Oben, produced by Val Mason
Audition Dates
Sunday, January 5 - 7:00-9:00 pm, and Monday January 6 - 7:00-9:00 pm
Call backs: Thursday, January 9 - 7:00-9:00 pm
Audition Location:
Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre
144 East 22nd Street
North Vancouver BC V7L 4L5
Description of Play
The inventor Sir Claud Amory is left with a bitter taste in his mouth when the formula for his powerful new explosive is stolen by someone staying in his own house. Seeking a swift remedy, Sir Claud locks the doors and switches off the lights to allow the thief to replace the formula, no questions asked. But the darkness brings death, and Hercule Poirot is left to unravel a tangle of family feuds, old flames and suspicious guests to find the killer and prevent a catastrophe.
Cast Breakdowns
British accents are encouraged, but not required.
Dr. Carelli (male, 30s-60s). Suave with an Italian accent. Claims to be a friend of Lucia Charming and suspicious.
Miss Treadwell (female, late 20s-60s). The faithful servant who knows all “the dirty laundry: of her employers”.
Sir Claud Amory (male, 50s plus). The Lord of the Manor, who has no affection for his relatives and is devoted solely to his scientific discoveries.
Caroline Amory (female, 40s plus). Claud s dotty younger maiden sister who never stops talking. Conservative, innocent and unknowingly funny.
Richard Amory (male, 30s plus). Claud s son and wife of Lucia. He would much rather pursue a military career than be under his father’s thumb.
Lucia Amory (female, mid-20s plus). Richard’s half English and half Italian wife. Speaks perfect English. She is devoted to her husband, but has a mysterious past.
Barbara Armory (female, mid 20s plus). Claud's orphaned niece. A modern young woman who lives a bit on the wild side. She wants a husband to take her away from her dreary life.
Edwina Raynor (female, 30s plus). Claud s faithful secretary. Observant, intelligent and reserved. Is able to understand Claud s scientific discoveries.
Dr. Graham: (male, 30s plus). Sir Claud’s doctor, intelligent, logical. Presents facts as he sees them.
Hercule Poirot: (male, 40s plus). A famous detective from Belgium. He has a great sense of dry humour and a sense of the ironic. Often times only Hastings gets his jokes.
Captain Hastings (male, 30s plus). Poirot's right-hand man. Acts as Poirot’s sounding board. He has a great sense of humour and is generally good natured.
Inspector Japp (male, 30s plus). In charge of local police. Rough around the edges.
Johnson (male, 20s plus). Constable.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Begin Sunday January 12 - 3:00-6:00 pm
Sundays 3:00-6:00 pm, Tuesdays 7:00-9:30 pm. Thursdays 7:00-9:30 pm
(Not all performers will be required at all rehearsals)
Note: Monday, April 7 through Thursday, April 10
will be technical rehearsals in the theatre – actors will be required to attend.
Rehearsal Location:
Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre
144 East 22nd Street
North Vancouver, BC V7L 4L5
Performance Dates and Venue:
Preview Friday April 11; Evening Opening Night Saturday, April 12
Evening Performances: Wednesday-Saturday, April 16-19, 23-26
Matinée Performances Sunday, April 20 and 27
In the McEwen Theatre at the Kay Meek Arts Centre,
1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver.
Notes:
• No appointments are necessary: first come first served
• Please bring a résumé to auditions
• Auditions will be a cold read from the script (scenes provided in the waiting room)
• This is a non-Equity production.
• Scripts are available prior to audition upon request. Please contact Director Becky Oben at [email protected]
• All cast and crew members of the production must join Theatre West Van prior to the first rehearsal ($10 fee)
Contact:
For further info email Director Becky Oben at [email protected]
