AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

CAST's Production of

BLITHE SPIRIT

Join us for auditions for this classic comedy with a twist of the supernatural!

Audition Dates (Choose ONE to attend):

Tuesday, July 29

Thursday, July 31

6:00 PM

Asbury Hall at Anniston First United Methodist Church

1400 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201

No need to prepare anything in advance — we’ll be doing group cold reads during the audition.

Can’t make either date? No problem! Reach out to Emmalie to schedule an alternate audition time.

emmaliecast2022@gmail.com

256-499-1282

This will be a dinner theatre production, with performances running September 17–20 (4 shows total).

Casting 5 women & 2 men

Character Descriptions:

Charles Condomine – A novelist. Bright, sophisticated, articulate, and debonair but somewhat at the mercy of his wives, past and present. His interest in spiritualism for a novel brings Madame Arcati to his home for a séance. Skeptical at first, he becomes a believer when the ghost of his first wife appears—and stays.

Ruth Condomine – Charles’s second wife. Witty and sophisticated, a bit stuffy and predictable. Ruth is a society matron who is deeply concerned for Charles’s sanity when Elvira appears. She tries to restore normalcy.

Elvira – The ghost of Charles’s first wife. Only Charles can see or hear her. Spirited, outgoing, wild, and carefree in life—and still the same in death. She’s jealous of Ruth and still holds a playful love for Charles.

Madame Arcati – The eccentric local spiritualist and medium. Elderly but full of energy, she truly communicates with the other world. She is the unintentional “medium” who brings Elvira back. Boisterous, whimsical, and fun.

Dr. George Bradman – A friend of the Condomines. Invited to dinner and the séance. Entirely skeptical about the occult, but goes along with it to support Charles’s research.

Violet Bradman – Dr. Bradman’s wife. Naïve and easily impressed, she is thrilled by the idea of being in the presence of a real medium.

Edith – The Condomines’ new maid. Nervous and high-strung, she zips around trying to do everything right and make a good impression.

Whether you're a seasoned actor or brand new to the stage, we’d love for you to come audition!