Auditions for Deathtrap

by Ira Levin

Directed by Chris Bizub

AUDITIONS:
Sunday, October 11^th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Monday, October 12^th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will be Wednesday, October 14^th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

PERFORMANCES:

January 22nd, 2027 – February 7th, 2027
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals will take place Sundays thru Thursday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Rehearsals begin November 15th.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A GROUP AUDITION SLOT

WHAT TO PREPARE:

• Actors should bring a headshot or recent picture, and resume (if you have one)
• A list of conflicts from November 15th to February 7th
• Auditions will consist of readings from the script

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.

Roles:

Any age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, body type, abilities, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in character casting, unless directly specified by the playwright as integral to their story. Age/age ranges, genders, and descriptions, if listed, are recommendations by the script but are flexible to interpretation. No roles for this production have been precast unless otherwise stated in marketing announcements regarding the auditions.

• SIDNEY BRUHL (Male Presenting. Mid 40s-60s) – A once acclaimed author fallen victim to a recent creative drought. He’s usually the smartest and most charming one in the room and wants to make sure everyone else in the room knows it. Sidney is extremely ambitious and will do almost anything to get what he wants, no matter who might be in his way.
• CLIFFORD ANDERSON (Male Presenting. 20s-30s) – An attractive and talented young writer with a bright future ahead of him. He’s usually the smartest and most charming one in the room but is fine with biding his time to let people find that out. He is extremely clever and can easily slip on fronts of innocence and naivety that belies some of his darker ambitions.
• MYRA BRUHL (Female Presenting. Mid 40s to 60s) – Sidney’s loving and supportive wife. She is a kind and calming presence during some of Sidney’s stormier moods. Her soft exterior will give way to a much firmer attitude when she needs to get Sidney off of some of his more unhealthy notions.
• HELGA TEN DORP (Female Presenting. 30+. Has a Dutch accent.*) – Celebrity Psychic who loves every minute of her fame. She is free spirited, and not easily intimidated. *Actors auditioning for Helga are encouraged to attempt her accent in their audition, but are not required to if not comfortable.*
• PORTER MILGRIM ( Male Presenting. 30+.) Sidney’s friend and attorney. Very sharp and observant of his surroundings. Isn’t sure he trusts Clifford.

If you have any questions or would like to audition for this production, but are unable to attend regular auditions, please contact the director at bizchris85@gmail.com feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the production.

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by Michael Griffo

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AUDITIONS: Sunday, March 21 2027 at 7 PM and Monday, March 22 2027 at 7 PM
Callbacks, if needed, on March 24

Director: Kate Tonti
Producer: Cindee Catalano (Questions? Email ccatalano@cvlt.org)