09/08/2026
Extend the Halloween season an extra week with Norwich Theater Company’s production of Vultures. Directed by Terry Colf and written by Mark A. Ridge, The Vultures depicts a dark and stormy night at Westmont Estate. As guests descend to hear the reading of a will, the housekeeper declares, “The relatives are descending in like a wake of vultures ready to pick the carcass clean. ”
But who will inherit the fortune? Will it be the charming realtor, the handsome male model, the dimwitted nail technician, the bitter old woman, the endearing hairdresser, or the mild mannered accountant? Throw in a priceless pocket watch, an androgenous housekeeper, an escaped mental patient, a pair of reunited lovers and the result is murder, with a hefty dose of laughs. The Vultures puts a comedic, modern day, gay spin on the classic murder mystery genre.
Norwich Theater Company invites you to participate in this spooktacular show by auditioning in the Martin W. Kappel Theater on September 19-21 from 7-9pm. The performance will take place November 6-8 with rehearsals occurring Monday- Friday, excluding Wednesdays, from October 5th until show week.
There are 10 characters, 2 present female, 7 males and 1 either. The characters are
TALBOT (m/f)- A dark, severe, androgenous being, who dresses in black and wears dark specticales. Age unknown, probably between 50 and 80
MR. CROSBY: A friendly lawyer in his 50s or 60s
HARRISON BLYTH: A tall, handsome male model with an amazing body. Mid 30s to early 40s.
MARY ROBERTS (f): a stately, well dressed, bitter old woman, who appears to dislike everyone. 50s-70s
ASHLEY HOPWOOD (f): A young, perky nail tech from the South in her 20’s. A little loud, a little tacky, and not too bright.
CHARLES WILLARD (m): Charming, mild mannered realtor in his 30s or 40s.
PAUL JONES (m): Sweet gentle accountant. Late 20s or early 30’s. Love interest and distant cousin of Hunter.
HUNTER WEST (m): Friend, charming make hairdresser. Lat 20s or early 30s. Love interest and distant cousin of Paul.
RINEHART (m): Hospital guard in his 30s or 40s. He is big and can be trusted
DR. AVERY (m): Friendly small town doctor. 60s or 70s.
The Martin W. Kappel Theater is located at 27 West Main Street, Norwich, NY 13815. Be prepared to cold read and SCREAM! An advanced look at the script is available by calling 607-371-3776. Should you be unable to make the audition dates, and need an alternative, call Terry Colf at 607-371-3776.
