Auditions Announced for Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT at Warner Theatre

The Warner Stage Company will hold auditions for a Nancy Marine Studio Theatre production of Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT (Or Holmes for the Holidays) on Monday, September 25th and Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00pm by appointment. The production is directed by Joe Guttadauro. It will be presented at the Warner Theatre's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre in December 2017.
All roles are open to audition. We are seeking 3 men and 5 women for this production. Auditioners will be asked to read from the script (reading copies are available from the Production Office).

Rehearsals will be held three nights per week on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00pm beginning Tuesday, October 10th. Tech week rehearsals will be Monday through Friday, December 4-8, 2017. There will be an evening rehearsal on Sunday, December 3rd, but it may or may not be on set because of other scheduling conflicts in the Studio Theatre. The pickup rehearsal will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017.

If you are unable to make the mandatory tech week rehearsals and/or pickup rehearsal, we will be unable to cast you in this production.

The Warner Stage Company is a regional community theatre company and does not offer compensation or housing for performers.

CALLBACKS: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 7:30pm (if needed) AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Please visit our website at http://www.warnertheatre.org/auditions and fill out the on-line audition request form or send an email to auditions@warnertheatre.org to schedule your appointment. An audition confirmation e-mail will be sent with full details on what will be expected at your audition.

Audition appointments requested on-line or by e-mail are preferred, but if you do not have access to e-mail call the Warner Theatre Audition Line at 860-489-7180 ext.151. Please be specific as to the date you would like to schedule your appointment.
PERFORMANCE DATES Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 8:00pmSunday, December 10, 2017 at 2:00pmFriday, December 15, 2017 at 8:00pmSaturday, December 16, 2017 at 8:00pmSunday, December 17, 2017 at 2:00pm.

ABOUT THE SHOW

It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

CHARACTER LIST (ALL ROLES ARE OPEN)

MADGE GIESEL - wry and outspoken (think Rosalind Russell), Madge, like her husband Felix, is a lifelong theatrical. Is game for anything, but back her into a corner and she will come out swinging. Must have great comic chops. Character age range: 40-50

Simon Bright - the 'mangenue' of the company, Simon is an enthusiastic young man, eager to please and find success. A bit of a naïf, Simon can occasionally be overly sensitive. Recently married to Aggie, they make a charming and wonderful couple. Character age range: 20-30

DARIA CHASE - glamorous and gorgeous, Daria is the theatre critic we all love to hate. Biting, bitchy, and utterly charming, you can't help but like Daria, despite the terrible things she says and writes. A wonderful sense of humor goes a long way towards endearing Daria to the audience. The actress must have wonderful comic timing and be a skilled physical comedian. Character age range: 30-50

INSPECTOR HARRIET GORING - English and eccentric, completely one of a kind. By turns, witty and incisive, suddenly lost and dim, she is disarming in her inability to be defined. Always off the mark, and yet never far from the truth, somehow she always gets her man. Wonderful opportunity for a character actress; must have great comic chops. Character age range: 40-60

AGGIE WHEELER - bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, Aggie is the ingénue of the company. Good-natured and kind, Aggie has had tragedy in her past, though she seems to have dealt with it well, and even moved on. Recently married to Simon, they make a charming and wonderful couple. Actress needs to have a dark side. Character age range: 20-30

MARTHA GILLETTE - Gillette's dotty mother, elegant though a bit foggy, Martha never shies away from a fight. Always willing to lob a criticism when necessary, all the same, Martha is loyal to Gillette and his gang of theatrical misfits. Must have great comic chops. Character age range: 60-79

William Gillette - a dynamic and charming stage actor (based on a real man). Has made a fortune from his stage adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, whom he also plays. Recently shot in the arm in a bizarre incident, Gillette is determined to bring his Sherlockian skills to bear on solving the case. Must have great comic chops. Character age range: 35-50

FELIX GEISEL - the company's character actor, Felix is histrionic and arch. A true theatrical that has given his life to the stage, Felix is Gillette's best friend and occasional sidekick. Married to Madge. Actor must have great comic chops and be physically strong. Character age range: 40-50

About the Warner Theatre

Built by Warner Brothers Studios and opened in 1931 as a movie palace (1,772 seats), the Warner Theatre was described then as "Connecticut's Most Beautiful Theatre." Damaged extensively in a flood, the Warner was slated for demolition in the early 1980s until the non-profit Northwest Connecticut Association for the Arts (NCAA) was founded and purchased the theatre. The Warner reopened as a performing arts center in 1983, and restoration of the main lobbies and auditorium was completed in November 2002. In 2008, the new 50,000 square foot Carole and Ray Neag Performing Arts Center, which houses a 300 seat Studio Theatre, 200 seat restaurant and expansive school for the arts, was completed. Today, the Warner is in operation year-round with more than 160 performances and 100,000 patrons passing through its doors each season. Over 10,000 students, pre K-adult, participate in arts education programs and classes. Together, with the support of the community, the Warner has raised close to $17 million to revitalize its facilities. NCAA's mission is to preserve the Warner Theatre as an historic landmark, enhance its reputation as a center of artistic excellence and a focal point of community involvement, and satisfy the diverse cultural needs of the region.

To learn more about the Warner Theatre, visit www.warnertheatre.org.

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