About the Production: Death by Design
Death by Design is a mash-up of Noël Coward’s wit and Agatha Christie’s intricate plotting. Set during a weekend in an English country manor in 1932, the story follows playwright Edward Bennett and his actress wife Sorel Bennett who flee London after a disastrous opening night. Unexpected guests, each with a long-held secret, arrive. When one guest is murdered, it's up to Bridgit, the feisty Irish maid, to solve the crime.
Meet the Production Team
Grace Crichton – Director
Rowan Nash – Director
Brian Crichton – Production Manager
Marina Crichton – Production Manager
Important Dates
Audition Forms Due: Midnight, 14 June 2024
Audition Dates: 15 and 16 June 2024, from 10am to 3pm at My Care Physio, 16 William St, Gatton
Callbacks: 19 June 2024
Rehearsal Start Date: 23 June 2024
Tech Week: 12 October to 16 October 2024
Performance Dates:
17 October 2024: evening performance
18 October 2024: evening performance
19 October 2024: matinee and evening performance
Rehearsal Information
Regular Rehearsals: Saturdays from 23 June to 5 October, plus weeknights in the week before opening night.
Location: St. Alban’s Church, Cnr. Railway and Spencer Street, Gatton.
Tech Week and Performances: Gatton Shire Hall, 52 North Street, Gatton.
Audition Information
How to Register: Please email rororeednash@gmail.com or direct message LRPA via Facebook or Instagram with:
Your Name
Your Mobile Number
Your Email Address
The role(s) you wish to be considered for
Your preferred audition day and time
Preparation:
Prepare for a cold read from a selection of sides provided at the audition. No memorisation required.
Audition sessions will be roughly 15 minutes long.
Notify by June 19 with outcomes.
Character Breakdown
Bridgit: The maid; grumpy but observant. An older woman with a heart of gold who fancies herself a detective.
Jack: The chauffeur; a charming womaniser with a troubled past.
Edward: The playwright; vain and self-important, believes his work rivals Shakespeare.
Sorel: The actress; dramatic and somewhat ditzy, in competition with another actress.
Walter: The politician; stiff, well-to-do man who wants to maintain the status quo. The victim.
Victoria: The bohemian; an artist and Sorel's close friend, inspired by all art forms.
Eric: The radical; politically minded, expresses beliefs with fervour.
Alice: The visitor; a shy young girl who is revealed to be blind.
Contact Information
Email: info@lrpa.org.au
Web: www.lrpa.org.au
Facebook: LockyerRegionalPerformingArts
Instagram: @lockyerregionalperformingarts
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