7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 (with callbacks, if needed, on Thursday, Oct. 22). Auditions will be held at the Anderson Center Theatre.
Produced with great success on Broadway, this romantic fantasy has Death taking a three-day vacation to find why mortals fear him. He falls in love with a beautiful girl and through her tries to understand human emotions. Perceptions shift, and villains become heroes in a love story that is as appealing as it is thought provoking.
The play is a Romance Noir; a fantasy, not horror nor scary. Post-WWI atmosphere on the Italian Riveria.
Cast: six women, seven men; ages 20s and up; Prince Sirki and the Fentons require an accent.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Character descriptions (Ages listed are “stage ages”):
- Alda – 30s, widow, restless
- Baron Cesarea – 70s, merry and charming, former diplomat
- Cora – maid
- Corrado [Duke’s son] – 20s, refined, a little reckless
- Duke Lambert de Catolica- early 50s, thoughtful, aristocratic
- Eric Fenton [British]- early 30s, intelligent, friend of Corrado
- Fedele – butler
- Grazia- early 20s, lovely, distant, ethereal
- Major Whitread- late 40s, retired military
- Prince Sirki/Death –majestic, imposing and as Sirki- elegant, slightly amused with suggestion of Russian accent
- Marie, Princess of San Luca- sweet and maternal, Garzia’s mother
- Rhoda Fenton [British] – 20 something, “healthy” and fresh
- Stephanie, Duchess de Catolica – elegant, concerned for family
Performance dates and times are: Fri., Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 26 at 8 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 
How do I find out more about the auditioning for play Death Takes a Holiday? Can anyone audition or do we need an appointment?
I am 23 years old with no prior acting experience. I believe that with a small bit of practice though I could be fairly good.
It is my wish to become an actor, I hope that can start here.
Christopher Ross
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Hi Christopher
If an appointment is required, it normally lists that on the audition notice. Most community theater groups like Beechmont Players are community-based and open to all. Unfortunately the notice they sent me and the notice on their website has no email or phone contact listed for this audition. You’re best bet might be posting your question on the Facebook event for this audition. https://www.facebook.com/events/1467217093579802/
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