Auditions

Deathtrap

A thriller in two acts.
By Ira Levin
Directed by Michael Shumacher

Audition Dates:
  • Monday, December 16 at 7:00pm and
  • Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00pm

Production Dates:
  • February 28 -vMarch 9

Audition Details:
  • Come prepared to read selected scenes from the show.
  • You will have multiple opportunities to read for different characters.
  • Auditions may last between 1-2 hours, depending on the number of people auditioning.

Synopsis:
  • In Ira Levin’s classic comedic thriller, Deathtrap, a washed-up playwright finds a chance to rise to the top once more, a shot he’d be willing to kill for. Sidney Bruhl hasn’t written a hit play for 18 years when he receives a script from a former student, Clifford Anderson, that’s a guaranteed success. His wife, Myra, suggests the two men could collaborate; Sidney jokes that it’d be just as easy to murder the young man and steal the script for his own. When Clifford arrives later that evening, no one--not even the visiting psychic--could predict where the dark events of the night will go. Who is innocent? Who only seems that way? Deathtrap is a sharply funny play full of twists and turns that keep an audience on the edge of their seats. Is anyone really safe when a man sees a clean shot at success?
  • Roles:
    • Sidney Bruhl. Lead, Male, age 50-69 Polished, dashing, devious, clever, thinks he’s the smartest man in the room and wants people to know it; is “on stage” even when at home. 
    • Clifford Anderson. Lead, Male, age 18-30 A student; very attractive, boyish and handsome at the same time; physically fit; he is very clever; knows he’s the smartest man in the room and can bide his time to display it; covers it with innocence, affection, and naïveté. 
    • Myra Bruh. Supporting, Female, age 40-60 Sophisticated, upper-class, but embraces the country life; innocent, sweet, caring, emotional, nervous, even skittish, supportive of Sydney’s career and moods but grows some backbone when he crosses the line. 
    • Helga ten Dorp. Supporting, Female, age 30-99 Psychic, wild, individual, Gypsy-like; in and out of her world and this world; knows she’s a celebrity and buys into the show of her gift; has a Dutch accent; is disarming and brave when faced with pain and violence. 
    • Proctor Milgrim. Supporting, Male, age 30-99 Professional, solid, observant.

The Miss Firecracker Contest

​By Beth Henley
Directed by Abby Kinnebrew Smith

Audition Dates:
  • Monday, March 10 at 7:00pm and
  • Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00pm

​Production Dates:
  • May 2 - May 11

Audition Details
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The 25th Annual
​Putnam County Spelling Bee

Directed by Rachel Brown

Audition Dates:
  • Sunday, April 13 at 7:00pm and
  • Monday, April 14 at 7:00pm

​Production Dates:
  • July 25 - Aug 3

Audition Details
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Need to Learn an Accent?

Some of our actors have had continued success learning a variety of accents via the Dialect Accent Specialist materials. These are a reasonably priced collection of downloadable audio dialect lessons by David Alan Stern. The collection includes a wide range of dialects, such as New York City, American Southern & Texas, Cockney, German, and even Arabic! More info here:  Accents & Dialects for Actors.

Learning Lines? Yes, There's an App for That!

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There are a growing number of smart phone/device apps to help one learn lines. One that some of our actors highly recommend is LineLearner. However, it appears to work best with an iPhone rather than Android devices. Some additional links related to the app: iOS written instructions and video tutorials, 

Recommended Reading

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An Actor's Companion, Tools for the Working Actor. is an excellent book for both those new to acting as well as advanced actors. It is a relatively short read, full of succinct and simply set forth principles and activities. Experimenting with these principles will enable you to give a better performance.

Are you interested in being part of the Stage / Technical Crew?

We're always looking for individuals to participate in any aspect of LTC's productions. Stage managers, creative costumers, resourceful property managers, and responsible technical people are also greatly sought after by LTC. Please contact us anytime throughout the year if you would like to help.