Synopsis: Life is going splendidly for Mortimer Brewster: he’s happy, well-adjusted, has a steady job at a prominent newspaper, and is recently engaged. But crazy is a relative term in Mortimer’s family and when he uncovers what his two spinster aunts are up to, his quiet life gets turned upside down. This side-splitting comedy has kept audiences doubled over since first appearing on Broadway in 1941.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.
All roles are paid. Actor compensation will be scaled based on the size of the role and time commitment in rehearsals.
The BAC is committed to inclusive casting practices. We are also committed to advocating for diversity at all levels in the theatre. We recognize the implicit bias in our profession and strive to eradicate such practice in all aspects of our industry and the casting process. We encourage employment of BIPOC and LGBTQI+ actors and actors with disabilities wherever and whenever we can. We want actors of all races, ethnic groups, genders, gender expressions, body type and abilities seen on stage so that all people can see themselves fully represented.
Seeking actors for the following roles:
Abby Brewster : Lead Female/female presenting
Martha Brewster: Lead Female/ female presenting
Mortimer Brewster: Lead Male/ male presenting
Jonathan Brewster: Supporting Male/ male presenting
Teddy Brewster: Supporting Male/ male presenting
Elaine: Supporting Female/ female presenting
Dr. Harper: any gender
Officer Brophy: any gender
Officer Klein: any gender
Gibbs/ Witherspoon: any gender
Officer O’Hara/ Lieutenant Rooney: any gender
Dr. Einstein: any gender
For your audition, please sign up for an appointment below. PLEASE NOTE: UP TO 15 INDIVIDUALS CAN SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THE HOUR-LONG AUDITION SLOTS.
All actors are being asked to prepare materials directly from the script. To access the audition sides, please visit:
When you arrive at the BAC for your audition you will sign-in with the monitor and fill-out an audition form. We will see people on a first-come basis.
The show will begin rehearsals immediately after casting. Rehearsals will be held Monday - Thursday evenings from 6- 9:30 at the Beverly Arts Center between August 28th and September 28th. Tech rehearsals and dress rehearsals will run September 29 - August 4th
For questions about the production or auditions, please write to frontdesk@beverlyartcenter.org
For your audition, please sign up for an appointment below. PLEASE NOTE: UP TO 15 INDIVIDUALS CAN SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THE HOUR-LONG AUDITION SLOTS. When you arrive at the BAC for your audition you will sign-in with the monitor and fill-out an audition form. We will see people on a first-come basis.
We appreciate headshots and resumes if you have them available.
Casting will be completed by Saturday, August 26th and rehearsals will begin on Monday, August 28th.
If you have additional questions, please send them to frontdeskstaff@beverlyartcenter.org and put ARSENIC AUDITION in your subject line.
Thank you! We look forward to meeting you!
BAC Arsenic and Old Lace Auditions: Thursday, August 24th