AUDITION NOTICE – Love From a Stranger, July 15, 2023

Ottawa Little Theatre presents

Love From a Stranger
A Mystery-Thriller
Written by: Agatha Christie & Frank Vosper

Directed by: Sarah Hearn

Production Dates:
October 25 – November 11, 2023 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday – Saturday) and matinees on October 29 & November 5 at 2:30 pm (Sunday)
All actors must be available for all performances.

Open Call Audition:
Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out your audition card – onstage readings will commence at 1:00pm sharp.

Audition Location:
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
(Please use 235 Besserer Street entrance.)

Synopsis:
After leading a proper but dull life, Cecily Harrington wins a fortune and desperately yearns for adventure. Enter Bruce Lovell, a handsome and charming stranger who sweeps her off her feet. After a whirlwind romance, she recklessly abandons everything to settle in a remote country cottage – but is her newfound lover all that he seems?

Roles:

The cast consist of 4 males and 4 females.

Louise Garrard (65+): Cecily’s aunt and only relation. She is old fashioned and snobbish, nosey, and very cheap.

Cecily Harrington (28-35): The protagonist and main character of the play. She is a young woman who has recently come into a significant amount of money and desires excitement in her life. She is a complex character who experiences a range of emotions throughout the play.

Bruce Lovell (35-45): The mysterious stranger who becomes the love interest of Cecily. He is charming, enigmatic, and brings excitement into Cecily’s life. However, his true intentions and past remain a mystery. Bruce Lovell can be described as manipulative and deceitful. Bruce Lovell is portrayed as a captivating and mysterious character with a dark side.

Mavis Wilson (25-35): Cecily’s best friend and confidante. She is a practical and level-headed woman who tries to look out for Cecily’s best interests. Mavis Wilson can be characterized as a sensible and trustworthy friend, at times overprotective. Her practicality and loyalty contribute to the dynamics of the story, adding depth and balance to the narrative.

Nigel Lawrence (30-35): Cecily’s fiancé at the beginning of the play. He is a reliable and predictable individual who doesn’t excite Cecily as much as she desires. Nigel is dependable, sincere, and a steady presence in Cecily’s life.

Hodgson (65+): Cecily’s gardener. He is characterized as loyal and protective and an efficient hardworking gardener. He has spent his entire life in the area and know the locals well.

Dr. Gribble (60+): He is a practical and logical man who tries to protect Cecily from making impulsive decisions. He is the local doctor and a true crime fan.

Ethel (18-25): Ethel is housemaid, assisting Hodgson in the household tasks. This is her first job out of school and wants to impress. She is the comic relief.

Sides:
Click the links below for a preview of the sides that will be available at the audition.

Side 1 – Mavis & Cecily
Side 2 – Bruce & Cecily
Side 3 – Nigel & Mavis
Side 4 – Louise, Nigel, Bruce, Cecily & Mavis
Side 5 – Hodgson, Cecily, Bruce & Ethel 
Side 6 – Dr. Gribble & Cecily
Side 7 – Ethel, Hodgson & Cecily