Audition Notice: "Dial 'M' for Murder"!
OPEN AUDITIONS: DIAL ‘M’ FOR MURDER
Director: Paul Power
Stage Manager: Erin Lauriston
Sunday, Sept. 18 from 2 - 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept 19 from 6 – 10 p.m.
Please email to book your audition time at info@hubcitytheatre.com
Location for audition will be provided.
Pieces from the play will be provided at your audition
Performance dates are November 17, 18 and 19 at the Empress Theatre.
Please be advised all positions are volunteer opportunities.
Those interested in working as part of the production crew/backstage are also invited to express their interest.
ABOUT THE PLAY:
A retired tennis pro plots the murder of his own wife—but when she turns the tables on her attempted assailant, she is convicted of murder. Can the police detective who brought her to trial now decipher the clues that will save her life? The play that inspired Hitchcock’s suspense classic weaves an ever tightening web of danger and deception.
PLAYWRIGHT: FREDERICK KNOTT
CHARACTERS:
Margot Wendice: The charming, naïve, and wealthy wife of Tony, Margot has no idea that Tony knows of her past affair with Max, nor does she suspect that Tony is planning to murder her.
Max Halliday: An American murder mystery writer, Max had an affair with Margot during the time Tony was playing professional tennis tournaments in America. He is still in love with Margot and comes to visit the couple in London.
Tony Wendice: Margot’s husband, Tony is a former professional tennis player who married Margot for her money. He is selfish and arrogant and has an elaborate scheme to murder Margot because of jealousy over a past affair between Margot and Max.
Captain Lesgate: An old schoolmate of Tony’s and a convicted criminal, Lesgate is now being blackmailed by Tony into murdering Margot. He seems willing to do anything for money.
Inspector Hubbard: A British Inspector of Police, Hubbard is a bit eccentric, but thoughtful and thorough.
Thompson: A police officer.
Important information:
• In keeping with the spirit of our community-based organizational mandate, all acting positions are volunteer commitments.
• We suggest you arrive early to fill out an audition form on which we'll ask for a little information about you and your schedule.
• No preparation is necessary, as we will have readings available from the play, but prepared pieces from the play are always welcome.
• You will have an opportunity at the audition to indicate your preference (if any) for a particular role, or if there is any other capacity in which you would be interested in being involved. We also have room for volunteers in backstage and technical positions.
• Rehearsals will be held on evenings and weekends around the work schedules of the participants, which we will expect everyone to give us a fair idea of at the auditions.
• While all are welcome to audition, please note most opportunities are for those 16 years of age and older.
• All those who audition will be contacted within 7-10 days to notify them as to the outcome of their audition
SITP 2016 Official Press Release
News Release
July 13, 2016
For immediate release
Comedy of Errors comes to Moncton’s Victoria Park
A case of mistaken identity is causing quite an upheaval at Moncton’s Victoria Park. But not to worry, it’s all in good fun. This month, Hubcity Theatre returns to Moncton’s Victoria Park for its annual Shakespeare in the Park with The Comedy of Errors. The Comedy of Errors is about two sets of identical twins separated as infants, and the absurdity surrounding their accidental reunion years later. Written by William Shakespeare in 1594, the play is a fast paced comedy full of mistaken identities, accusations and misunderstandings. “There's a physicality, and an energy to Shakespeare that I believe lets his work connect with any audience, even hundreds of years after he wrote them ,” says director James Corbett. “This show offers some unique challenges casting, including two sets of identical twins. But we’ve met this challenge with a really fun solution that sets a great artistic style for the show that I think audiences will love. I can't wait for Moncton to see our take on Comedy of Errors."
Hubcity Theatre’s Comedy of Errors runs for two consecutive weekends starting July 22 followed by July 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. each night by the wooden archway in the centre of Victoria Park. Shows are free to the public but donations are gratefully accepted. Hubcity Theatre is a non-profit company. “We are proud to offer our performances free for the community thanks to the ongoing support of the City of Moncton,” says Hubcity Theatre Artistic Director Paul Power. “We’re also thrilled to expand our artistic leadership team with James Corbett taking on directing duties this year. I think our regular audiences and new audiences will really like his vision for the show.”
For more information about Hubcity Theatre and this year’s Shakespeare in the Park visit www.hubcitytheatre.com or through social media on Facebook and Twitter.
Media Contact:
Melanie Mealey , SITP Media Relations
(506) 854-8659
info@hubcitytheatre.com