Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 17-18 at 7pm
Dayton Playhouse
1301 E Siebenthaler Ave
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Directed by Tim Rezash
In classic Agatha Christie-style, Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth and a new husband, Kay embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia build as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Please note: All roles are open.
Kay Ridgeway Mostyn – A charismatic, rich and spoiled young socialite who leaves all in her path breathless with admiration or disgust.
Simon Mostyn – Kay’s new husband; good looking, good-tempered with a simple hearty manner, from humble beginnings, determined not to use Kay for her money.
Canon Pennefather – A large imposing clergyman, a self-described “worldly order of the clergy who enjoys the good things in life;” Kay’s guardian whom she calls Uncle Ambrose – the sleuth and pivotal detective of the play.
Jacqueline de Severac – Simon’s ex-fiancé and Kay’s best friend; raging with jealousy over Simon and Kay’s marriage. Emotional and mercurial, if somewhat fragile.
William Smith – An irreverent man who has devoted himself to the causes of the “working man” yet with a sparkle in the eye. A bit dirty and careless about his dress. His voice and dry wit contradict his appearance.
Ms. Christina Grant – Nice sensible girl with an amazingly equable temper. Great-niece of Ms. ffoliot-ffoulkes, grateful for the adventure on her aunt’s dime.
Ms. Helen ffoliot-ffoulkes – Unpleasant aging socialite; rude, snobbish and gruff. A believer in the upper and lower classes and that the twain should NEVER meet.
Dr. Ludwig Bessner – Bespectacled medical doctor with a marked foreign accent from a small country in Europe; hates Kay’s father and blames him for the financial ruin of his country and his family.
Louise – Kay’s flirtatious and devious French maid.
Steward – of the paddle steamer Lotus; sly and humorous character with the opportunity to go beyond what appears on the page.
Beadseller 1, Beadseller 2, Assistant Steward, Egyptian Policeman, Ship’s Manager
Performances run Nov. 2-11.
Director Marilyn Mays is seeking one male for the role of Dan in our upcoming production of CHAPATTI by Christian O’Reilly. Dan is in his 60’s, and will require an Irish accent. Auditions will be held on Monday, August 27th, starting at 7:00 pm at Troy Civic Theatre (Troy City Park – Adams Street, Across From Hobart Arena). Please note that the role of Betty has already been cast.
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