Auditions
Directed by: Chris Hietikko
In Ira Levin’s comedic thriller, a washed-up playwright finds a chance to rise to the top once more, a shot he’d be willing to kill for. Or would he? 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. When Clifford arrives later that evening, no one--not even a visiting psychic--could predict where the dark events of the night would go.
All auditions and call backs are at the Civil War Drill Hall Theater at 130 Grand Ave., Leonia. Note: If you are new to the Guild and are cast, or come on board to help with this production, you will need to become an active member of the Players Guild of Leonia. See our Membership section for more information.
Please print and fill out this AUDITION FORM and bring it with you to the audition.
Auditions Dates/Times:
Tuesday, October 24 between 6-9PM
Thursday, October 26 between 6-9PM
Saturday, October 28 between 11AM-2PM
Possible Callbacks:
Monday, October 30 from 6-9PM
Live Performance Dates:
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays: January 19 - Feb. 4th
We're looking for actors of all ethnicities. For men, stage combat experience is a plus. Bring a headshot and resume if you have one.
Character Breakdown:
SIDNEY BRUHL – (Male Presenting. Mid 40s-60s, any ethnicity) A once acclaimed author fallen victim to
a recent creative drought who has not had a hit in 18 years and is feeling the financial and social
pressures of his slump. Sidney is extremely ambitious and will do almost anything to get what he wants,
no matter who might be in his way. He is charming, witty, and extremely smart and fastidious, paying
attention to every tiny detail but also has a dark and malicious side to his personality often turning on a
dime. Must be comfortable with stage combat and on-stage kissing.
CLIFFORD ANDERSON – (Male Presenting. 20s-30s, any ethnicity) Cliff is an aspiring playwright looking
for help in producing his first play. He is a student and companion to Sidney Bruhl. He is handsome with a well-built physique and uses both of those attributes to get what he wants. Things come easily to Cliff and he has a fresh and optimistic outlook on life. However, he hides his darker ambitions well and effortlessly alternates between naïve and conniving. Cliff is a master of manipulation and can be very cunning. He wants nothing more than to be a successful writer and will do anything to make that happen. Must be comfortable with stage combat and on-stage kissing.
MYRA BRUHL – (Female Presenting. Mid 40s-60s, any ethnicity) Sidney's loving and supportive wife,
who is encouraging of his career and has been supporting them financially for the past few years. Sophisticated, upper-class, but embraces the country life; innocent, sweet, caring, emotional, self-
effacing, nervous, with a weak heart. Her soft exterior will grow a backbone when he crosses the line.
HELGA TEN DORP – (Female Presenting, 30-65, any ethnicity) Dutch accent*. Helga Ten Dorp is an
eccentric European mystic/psychic who has moved in next door to the Bruhls. She has incredibly potent
psychic abilities and insights into the lives of those around her. She is bold, brash, opportunistic, and a bit mannerless. A bull in a China shop, she demands to be the center of attention wherever she is at and her eccentricities can put people on edge. Helga has the ability to quickly size up a situation and change her personality to get what she wants. She loves wealth and fame and will do anything to get it. She speaks with German/Dutch dialect.
PORTER MILGRIM - (Male Presenting. 40-60, any ethnicity) Sidney’s friend and attorney. Very sharp and
observant of his surroundings. Isn’t sure he trusts Clifford. Porter is a longtime friend and lawyer of the
Bruhls. He is very protective of Sidney’s interests but is also jealous of his fame and wealth. He is smart,
sharp, pragmatic, businesslike, meddlesome, and a bit dull. Porter is buttoned up and has trouble letting
go of his legal brain. While being loyal he is not afraid to take advantage of a situation. He desperately
wants to write but is not very good it.
In Ira Levin’s comedic thriller, a washed-up playwright finds a chance to rise to the top once more, a shot he’d be willing to kill for. Or would he? 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. When Clifford arrives later that evening, no one--not even a visiting psychic--could predict where the dark events of the night would go.
All auditions and call backs are at the Civil War Drill Hall Theater at 130 Grand Ave., Leonia. Note: If you are new to the Guild and are cast, or come on board to help with this production, you will need to become an active member of the Players Guild of Leonia. See our Membership section for more information.
Please print and fill out this AUDITION FORM and bring it with you to the audition.
Auditions Dates/Times:
Tuesday, October 24 between 6-9PM
Thursday, October 26 between 6-9PM
Saturday, October 28 between 11AM-2PM
Possible Callbacks:
Monday, October 30 from 6-9PM
Live Performance Dates:
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays: January 19 - Feb. 4th
We're looking for actors of all ethnicities. For men, stage combat experience is a plus. Bring a headshot and resume if you have one.
Character Breakdown:
SIDNEY BRUHL – (Male Presenting. Mid 40s-60s, any ethnicity) A once acclaimed author fallen victim to
a recent creative drought who has not had a hit in 18 years and is feeling the financial and social
pressures of his slump. Sidney is extremely ambitious and will do almost anything to get what he wants,
no matter who might be in his way. He is charming, witty, and extremely smart and fastidious, paying
attention to every tiny detail but also has a dark and malicious side to his personality often turning on a
dime. Must be comfortable with stage combat and on-stage kissing.
CLIFFORD ANDERSON – (Male Presenting. 20s-30s, any ethnicity) Cliff is an aspiring playwright looking
for help in producing his first play. He is a student and companion to Sidney Bruhl. He is handsome with a well-built physique and uses both of those attributes to get what he wants. Things come easily to Cliff and he has a fresh and optimistic outlook on life. However, he hides his darker ambitions well and effortlessly alternates between naïve and conniving. Cliff is a master of manipulation and can be very cunning. He wants nothing more than to be a successful writer and will do anything to make that happen. Must be comfortable with stage combat and on-stage kissing.
MYRA BRUHL – (Female Presenting. Mid 40s-60s, any ethnicity) Sidney's loving and supportive wife,
who is encouraging of his career and has been supporting them financially for the past few years. Sophisticated, upper-class, but embraces the country life; innocent, sweet, caring, emotional, self-
effacing, nervous, with a weak heart. Her soft exterior will grow a backbone when he crosses the line.
- Must be comfortable with on-stage kissing.
HELGA TEN DORP – (Female Presenting, 30-65, any ethnicity) Dutch accent*. Helga Ten Dorp is an
eccentric European mystic/psychic who has moved in next door to the Bruhls. She has incredibly potent
psychic abilities and insights into the lives of those around her. She is bold, brash, opportunistic, and a bit mannerless. A bull in a China shop, she demands to be the center of attention wherever she is at and her eccentricities can put people on edge. Helga has the ability to quickly size up a situation and change her personality to get what she wants. She loves wealth and fame and will do anything to get it. She speaks with German/Dutch dialect.
- This role needs impeccable comedic timing and prowess.
- *We will have a dialect coach for this production.
PORTER MILGRIM - (Male Presenting. 40-60, any ethnicity) Sidney’s friend and attorney. Very sharp and
observant of his surroundings. Isn’t sure he trusts Clifford. Porter is a longtime friend and lawyer of the
Bruhls. He is very protective of Sidney’s interests but is also jealous of his fame and wealth. He is smart,
sharp, pragmatic, businesslike, meddlesome, and a bit dull. Porter is buttoned up and has trouble letting
go of his legal brain. While being loyal he is not afraid to take advantage of a situation. He desperately
wants to write but is not very good it.
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Deathtrap is produced by Ralph Martinez and and Kim Queren.
For audition questions, please contact Director: Chris Hietikko at: Chris@mdproductions.org.
For general questions, contact Ralph Martinez: rm70art@gmail.com or Kim Queren: kmqueren@msn.com
For audition questions, please contact Director: Chris Hietikko at: Chris@mdproductions.org.
For general questions, contact Ralph Martinez: rm70art@gmail.com or Kim Queren: kmqueren@msn.com