AUDITION NOTICE – ANGEL STREET (GASLIGHT) by Patrick Hamilton
Presented by Xenia Area Community Theater
Directed by Onyx Davis
Do you love a good psychological thriller filled with Victorian drama, eerie suspense, and secrets that flicker like a dim gaslight?
Join us at X*ACT as we bring to life Angel Street (Gaslight) – a chilling mystery that explores deception, control, and a woman’s journey to reclaim her reality in a world that’s trying to dim her light.
Audition Dates:
- Tuesday, August 19th & Wednesday August 20th at 7:00 PM
Xenia Area Community Theater
45 E 2nd St, Xenia, OH 45385
About the Show:
Set in foggy 19th-century London, Angel Street tells the story of Bella Manningham, a woman tormented by her husband’s subtle manipulations—made to believe she’s losing her mind. But when a sharp-witted detective enters their lives, long-buried secrets begin to surface, and Bella must decide what’s real… and what’s madness.
Roles Available (ages are flexible and will be cast based on chemistry and performance):
- Mr. Jack Manningham – Charming on the surface, sinister underneath; calculating and dangerous.
- Mrs. Bella Manningham – Sensitive, intelligent, and emotionally unraveling under pressure.
- Inspector Rough – A clever and determined detective with a sharp tongue and a compassionate streak.
- Elizabeth – The loyal, mature housekeeper who quietly watches everything unfold.
- Nancy – Young, bold, and flirtatious maid with ambition and attitude.
Audition Details:
Cold readings from the script – no monologue required.
British accents are encouraged but not required.
Please arrive early to complete an audition form and be ready to stay for the full audition window if needed.
Rehearsals Begin: Late August
Performance Dates:
October 17–19 and October 24–26 at X*ACT
Friday & Saturday shows are at 7PM with a call time of 6PM
Sunday shows are a matinee at 3PM with a call time of 2PM
Questions?
Email the director, Onyx Davis, at ofox180065@gmail.com.
Whether you’re a returning performer or looking for your first mysterious role, we’d love to see you at auditions. Step into the gaslit world where nothing is quite what it seems…
