AUDITION NOTICE - DIAL M FOR MURDER

Manes Studio Theatre will be hosting auditions for the play, Dial “M” for Murder, byFrederick Knott.Frederick Knott's riveting thriller had a highly successful run on Broadway and later gained popularity as a major motion picture directed by Alfred Hitchcock. 

This psychological thriller unravels an elegant mystery about an ex-tennis star who plots tokill his wealthy wife.

When: Sunday, January 11th, 7:00-10:00 PM & Tuesday, January 13th, 7:00-10:00 PM

**Sides will be provided from the script***** 

Actors auditioning may simply show up on either date or may reserve a spot for any time on either date by sending an email to the director, Evan Donnellan via email at evan@studiotheatrelongisland.com 

**** Video auditions will also be accepted by sending an email to the director, Evan Donnellan at evan@studiotheatrelongisland.com. 

Please attach a headshot, resume, and a one-twominute dramatic monologue.

**Where: Manes Studio Theatre - 141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst.

Rehearsals will begin early to middle of February - Full Schedule to be determined.

Tech Week: March 30th-April 2nd.

Show Dates: April 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, and 19th.(NO Tech week or show conflicts accepted)

Character Descriptions:

Margot Wendice: Female, 20’s-40’s (experience with fight choreography preferable)The charming, naïve, and wealthy wife of Tony, Margot has no idea that Tony knows ofher past affair with Max, nor does she suspect that Tony is planning to murder her.

Max Halliday: Male, 20’s-40’s An American murder mystery writer, Tony had an affair with Margot during the time Tony was playing professional tennis tournaments in America. He is still in love with Margot and comes to visit the couple in London.

Tony Wendice: Male, 30’s-50’s Margot’s husband, Tony is a former professional tennis player who married Margot for her money. He is selfish and arrogant and has an elaborate scheme to murder Margot because of jealousy over a past affair between Margot and Max.

Captain Lesgate: Male, 30’s-50’s (experience with fight choreography preferable) An old schoolmate of Tony’s and a convicted criminal, Lesgate is now being blackmailed by Tony into murdering Margot. He seems willing to do anything for money.

Inspector Hubbard: Male, 30’s-50’s A British Inspector of Police, Hubbard is a bit eccentric, but thoughtful and thorough.