2024-2025 Season
Confetti Stage is excited to announce auditions for “Rehearsal for Murder” by DD Brooke, directed by Vincent Lounello.
One year ago, to the day tragedy struck Broadway. On opening night of “Chamber Music” famous film starlet turned stage actress, Monica Wells, died just after the opening night cast party. Stricken by grief, her fiancé and the show’s playwright, Alex Dennison, abruptly left his life in New York City and spent a year isolated from his friends and colleagues. Returning to New York, he has gathered the cast and crew from his former production at the very same theater they worked in a year ago with one goal: uncover the truth about the death of his late fiancée.
The following roles are open:
Alex Dennison: Male Lead. A playwright in his late 20s to mid-50s. Alex is a respected man who has had a multitude of success as a playwright. His most recent work is a comedy called “Chamber music”. This character has a wide range of emotions and is open to actor interpretation.
Monica Welles: Female Lead. Age 20s to mid 50s. Monica is a famous film actress and Alex’s fiancée who dies in the early stages of act one. She comes back to life via flashbacks throughout the show.
Lloyd Andrews: Male Any Age. The play’s director for “Chamber Music” is nerdy and a bit unsure of himself. He is building a strong reputation despite being new to Broadway.
Bella Lamb: Female Any Age. Producer of “Chamber Music” Bella is a burst of glamour, confidence, and sophistication. She has a strong bond with Alex and cares deeply for him. She is worried about Alex’s mental state since his isolation but is glad he’s returned.
Karen Daniels: Female 20s to 30s. Karen is an upcoming actress and Monica’s understudy during “Chamber Music”. Young and ambitious, Karen is determined to become a leading actress.
Leo Gibbs: Male 20s-40s. Karen’s ex husband, Leo is a comedic character actor who was friends with Monica and Alex.
Sally Bean: Female Any Age. Alex’s assistant, young and energetic she is eager to do a good job.
Frank Heller. Male Any Age. An actor hired by Alex.
Following roles may be doubled:
Loretta: Female. Any age. Stage Manager for “Chamber Music”
Policewoman: Female. Any age.
Ernie: Male Any age. Theater Manager
Santoro: Male. Any age. A mover and delivery man
Policeman: Male Any age.
Lieutenant McElroy: Male Any Age
NOTE: The director kindly requests that if you are familiar with this show you do not share information about it during auditions, and if you are not familiar with the play that you please not read it prior to the auditions.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from sides. Actors may bring a 60 second monologue of their choice, but this is optional. Actors who bring monologues do not need to memorize them.
Auditions will be held on December 1 and 2 at 7 PM, sign-ins beginning at 6:30. Auditions will be at the Albany Masonic Temple, 67 Corning Place, Albany, NY 12207.
Performances will be at the Albany Masonic Temple February 28-March 2 and March 6-9, with 7:30 shows Thursday through Saturday and 2:00 Sunday matinees. Tech week is February 22-27. Be prepared to note any and all conflicts on your audition sheet.
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Please feel free to contact us at confettistageinc@gmail.com with any questions. We’ll see you there!
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