Auditions for
Blithe spirit

Description of the Show

A classic British comedy with a supernatural twist.  Successful writer Charles Condomine invites eccentric medium Madame Arcati to conduct a séance for research. Unexpectedly, she summons the ghost of Charles’s mischievous first wife, Elvira—who then tries to sabotage his current marriage to Ruth. Chaos descends upon the Condomine household as Charles finds himself haunted by both wives, dead and alive, in a hilariously unique love triangle.  Witty barbs, a touch of slapstick humor, and fun supernatural happenings ensue!

Roles & Character Descriptions

• CHARLES CONDOMINE (30s-40s): An English novelist, Charles is sophisticated, witty and intelligent, but temperamental. Charles finds himself in a love triangle between his wife and his dead wife.  RP Accent.
• RUTH CONDOMINE (30s-40s): Charles’ second wife. Smart, practical and a bit stuffy. She is desperate to exorcise Elvira and get their lives back to normal. RP Accent.
• ELVIRA (20s-30s): The deceased first wife of Charles, now a ghost. Vivacious and manipulative, with a wicked sense of humor. She is jealous of Ruth and determined to have Charles all to herself. RP Accent
• MADAME ARCATI (40s-60s):  A local eccentric, who travels by bike. She is an effusive, larger-than-life character. It is through her that Elvira is summoned. She is not too extravagant but has a definite bias toward the barbaric. RP Accent.
• DR. BRADMAN (30s-50s): A doctor and friend of Charles and Ruth. A skeptic, he is sensible, serious and dry. RP Accent.
• MRS. BRADMAN (30s-50s): Wife of Dr. Bradman. Fair but faded, a bit silly and naive. RP Accent.
• Edith (18+): The Condomines’ new maid. Edith is a bit clumsy and always moves in a hurry.  Cockney Accent.