Let The Right One In Auditions

Director: Chris Harmon
Written by: Jack Thorne
Based on the Novel by: John Ajvide Lindqvist

When:
Monday, September 8, or Tuesday, September 9, at 7pm each night.

Performance dates are October 24 – November 2

Where:
Beavercreek Community Theatre (3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd.)

What:
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please arrive early to fill out an audition form, which will include a listing of any conflicts between September 15 and the closing of the show on November 2.

About the Show:
Experience the brutal yet enchanting vampire myth and coming-of-age love story, adapted from the bestselling novel and award-winning film. Oskar, a bullied and lonely teenage boy, forms an unlikely bond with his new neighbor Eli, an enigmatic young girl with a haunting secret. As their friendship blossoms, sinister revelations unveil Eli's chilling truth and eternal struggle.

Character Breakdown (some actors will play multiple parts):

OSKAR: (M) - His troubled home life and struggles with school bullies render him a quiet and vulnerable boy. His loneliness shifts when he finds a profound connection with Eli. 12-15, but actor must be 18+.

ELI: (F) - Seems like an eccentric yet normal young girl but is in fact a centuries old vampire. Extremely agile. Can seem somewhat cold and distant but connects with Oskar. 12-15, but actor must be 18+.

HAKAN: (M) - Neighbors believe him to be Eli’s father, but this is not the case. He loves Eli very deeply and will do anything for them. Anything. 40s-60s.

MUM: (F) - Loves Oskar and is well-meaning but struggles with looking after him and resents his father's post-divorce lack of involvement in his life. 30s-40s.

JONNY: (M or F) - Classic school bully. Enjoys making Oskar's life miserable. Teenager, but actor must be 18+.

MICKE: (M or F) - Jonny's sidekick. Joins in bullying Oskar, but more hesitant. Teenager, but actor must be 18+.

HALMBERG: (M) - Policeman. Perplexed by the goings-on but trying to keep everyone safe and calm. 30s-50s.

MR AVILA: (M) – PE teacher at school and one of Oskar’s few allies. 30s-50s

KURT: A sweetshop owner who doesn't have time for annoying children but regards Oskar with sympathy. 30s-50s.

DAD: Estranged, emotionally distant, and somewhat irresponsible. 30s-50s.

NILS: Hospital receptionist

JANNE: Oskar’s dad’s girlfriend

STEFAN: Train conductor

JIMMY: Jonny’s older brother and the bully to end all bullies.

TORKEL and JOCKE: Local drunks who don’t get home that night

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