We are thrilled to announce audition to our fourth and final show of the 2024 season, the classic American Comedy: Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring. Arsenic and Old Lace is the story of the Brewster sisters, Abby and Martha, and their nephews Mortimer, Teddy, and Jonathan. Abby and Martha have a habit of luring lonely, single men into their home, Teddy believes he is the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, Jonathan hasn’t felt joy since…well…maybe ever. As for Mortimer? Well, he just wants to marry his fiancé, Elaine and move far far FAR away from the other Brewsters. But, what Mortimer discovers hiding in the window seat at his Aunt’s house will throw his entire life off the rails. If he can make it through the night, well, he can make it through just about anything.
AUDITION DATES:
Thursday, September 12 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
CALLBACKS:
Saturday, September 14 at 5:00
LOCATION:
Greenville Municipal Auditorium
2821 Washington Street
Greenville, Texas
Please enter through the BACK DOOR near Pickett Street.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Fri, Sat, Sun – Nov 8-10, 15-17, 2024
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Make sure you know of any conflicts you may have between Auditions (Sep 12) and the final performance (Nov 17.)
For Monologues, please click here.
Please read over the monologues and pick the one you like best! You do not need to memorize your monologue, reading off the paper is fine. As long as you are comfortable and show us who you are, that’s all we ask!
If you have other questions, please message us on Facebook or email us at info@GTWLive.com
We can't wait to see you at auditions, as long as you don't drink any poisoned elderberry wine, that is.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
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Abby Brewster (Female, 50+): A charming, graceful, and darling lady. She can be dominant,
especially when compared to her Sister, Martha. She is the face and heart of the
murderous operation. Sister to Martha, Aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer.
Dr. Einstein (Any, 25-40): A German plastic surgeon, with an accent and love of alcohol to
prove it. Some PHYSICAL work.
Elaine Harper (Female, 20-40 years old): The daughter of Rev. Dr. Harper, and Mortimer’s
fiancée. She is a little bit witty, sassy, and absolutely sharp with a wild side ready to come
out.
Jonathan Brewster (Male, 20-40 years old or able to Play age): Nephew of Abby and Martha,
brother to Teddy and Mortimer. Jonathan is a psychopath who has numerous murders to
his credit and no scruples whatsoever. He is creepy. Some PHYSICAL work.
Lieutenant Rooney (Any, 40+): In charge of the local police precinct, has very little patience
for blunder and mistakes, and likes to run a pretty tight ship.
Martha Brewster (Female, 50+): Sweet and more submissive than her sister, she is also
strong in her convictions and fancies herself an amateur chemist. Has an acid burn on her
neck, which she covers with a collar. She is the brains of the murderous operation. Sister
to Abby, Aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer.
Mortimer Brewster (Male, 20-40 years old): Nephew of Abby and Martha, brother to both
Teddy and Jonathan. A very likable theater critic who is engaged to Elaine. PHYSICAL
ROLE.
Mr. Gibbs (Male, 50+ or able to Play age): An elderly gentleman who wishes to rent a room
from the Brewster sisters.
Mr. Witherspoon (Male, 50+ or able to Play age): The superintendent of Happy Dale
Sanitarium. Very mild mannered and kind.
Officer Brophy (Any, 25+): A charming Brooklyn officer. Some PHYSICAL work.
Officer Klein (Any, 25+): A flatfoot Brooklyn officer. Some PHYSICAL work.
Officer O’Hara (Any, 25+): A would-be playwright, O’Hara really doesn’t mean to come
across as annoying as they do.
Reverend Dr. Harper (Any, 50+ or able to play age): Elaine’s parent, a Doctor of Divinity, and
the minister to the church next door to the Brewster house.
Teddy Brewster (Male, 20 – 40 years old): Brother to Mortimer and Jonathan, Nephew of
Abby and Martha. Teddy believes that he is the 26th President of the United States,
Theodore Roosevelt. PHYSICAL ROLE.
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