Auditions for JRT's "And Then There Were None"
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Dates: Sunday, July 20, and Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m.
Location: JRT Warehouse
JRT will present the classic play “And Then There Were None” Oct. 10-26, 2025.
Audition details:
• Audition will involve cold reads from the script.
• Actors who feel comfortable using a British accent at auditions are encouraged to do so. Training will be provided during rehearsals, so no worries if this is new for you.
• First Read-Thru/Company Dinner will take place in early August.
• Rehearsals begin Sunday, Aug. 24; Tech Week is Oct. 5-8.
• Please pay careful attention to Fall Break schedules, as many schools observe Fall Break during the month of October when the show performs.
• Roles available for 7 men (20a – 60s) and 4 women (20s-60s).
• Questions: Contact Joe Smith, Director, at d3Jlbm1hcnN0b24zNzYwNCB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t
The character list for “And Then There Were None” is as follows:
• Fred Narracott – boatman who brings guests to the island; bit part and no restrictions on age. Cockney accent.
• Thomas Rogers – Manservant at the Owen household; dutiful, even as chaos ensues; 30s-50s. Supporting Role. Cockney/Contemporary Received Pronunciation (RP)
• Ethel Rogers – Wife of Rogers; a terrified woman who is overwhelmed by the events on the island…and her past; Age: 40s-50s. Supporting Role. Cockney accent
• Philip Lombard – Dashing adventurer who is both mysterious and confident; a bold man. 20s-30s. Principal role. Contemporary Received Pronunciation accent.
• Very Claythorne – Running from a troubled past; an intelligent and capable woman but suffers from attacks of hysteria and nervousness; 20s-30s. Principal role. Contemporary Received Pronunciation accent.
• Anthony Marston – Spoiled playboy who likes fast cars, women, and alcohol; 20s-30s. Supporting role. Contemporary Received Pronunciation (RP) accent.
• William Henry Blore – Bold man who takes initiative but also makes blunders; a former policeman who framed an innocent man; 30s-50s; principal role. Yorkshire accent.
• Emily Brent – Judgmental spinster who frequently reads from her Bible throughout the show. She is a cold, ruthless woman who, despite her faith, shows little love and grace for others. 40s-60s. Supporting role. Queens English accent.
• General Mackenzie – Retired decorated general; seems haunted by memories of his late wife and demonstrates moments of complete madness; late 40s-60s. Conservative Received Pronunciation accent.
• Sir Lawrence Wargrave – Retired judge and highly intelligent man with commanding personality; emerges as a leader of the group once it appears a killer is afoot; 50s-60s; Principal role. Conservative Received Pronunciation accent.
• *Dr. Ellen Armstrong – A professional, success man but very gullible person with many weaknesses; 30s-50s. Principal role. Contemporary Received Pronunciation (RP).
*In the original script, Dr. Armstrong is a male; however, JRT has received permission from Concord Theatricals to make Dr. Armstrong a female character.
Location: JRT Warehouse
JRT will present the classic play “And Then There Were None” Oct. 10-26, 2025.
Audition details:
• Audition will involve cold reads from the script.
• Actors who feel comfortable using a British accent at auditions are encouraged to do so. Training will be provided during rehearsals, so no worries if this is new for you.
• First Read-Thru/Company Dinner will take place in early August.
• Rehearsals begin Sunday, Aug. 24; Tech Week is Oct. 5-8.
• Please pay careful attention to Fall Break schedules, as many schools observe Fall Break during the month of October when the show performs.
• Roles available for 7 men (20a – 60s) and 4 women (20s-60s).
• Questions: Contact Joe Smith, Director, at d3Jlbm1hcnN0b24zNzYwNCB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t
The character list for “And Then There Were None” is as follows:
• Fred Narracott – boatman who brings guests to the island; bit part and no restrictions on age. Cockney accent.
• Thomas Rogers – Manservant at the Owen household; dutiful, even as chaos ensues; 30s-50s. Supporting Role. Cockney/Contemporary Received Pronunciation (RP)
• Ethel Rogers – Wife of Rogers; a terrified woman who is overwhelmed by the events on the island…and her past; Age: 40s-50s. Supporting Role. Cockney accent
• Philip Lombard – Dashing adventurer who is both mysterious and confident; a bold man. 20s-30s. Principal role. Contemporary Received Pronunciation accent.
• Very Claythorne – Running from a troubled past; an intelligent and capable woman but suffers from attacks of hysteria and nervousness; 20s-30s. Principal role. Contemporary Received Pronunciation accent.
• Anthony Marston – Spoiled playboy who likes fast cars, women, and alcohol; 20s-30s. Supporting role. Contemporary Received Pronunciation (RP) accent.
• William Henry Blore – Bold man who takes initiative but also makes blunders; a former policeman who framed an innocent man; 30s-50s; principal role. Yorkshire accent.
• Emily Brent – Judgmental spinster who frequently reads from her Bible throughout the show. She is a cold, ruthless woman who, despite her faith, shows little love and grace for others. 40s-60s. Supporting role. Queens English accent.
• General Mackenzie – Retired decorated general; seems haunted by memories of his late wife and demonstrates moments of complete madness; late 40s-60s. Conservative Received Pronunciation accent.
• Sir Lawrence Wargrave – Retired judge and highly intelligent man with commanding personality; emerges as a leader of the group once it appears a killer is afoot; 50s-60s; Principal role. Conservative Received Pronunciation accent.
• *Dr. Ellen Armstrong – A professional, success man but very gullible person with many weaknesses; 30s-50s. Principal role. Contemporary Received Pronunciation (RP).
*In the original script, Dr. Armstrong is a male; however, JRT has received permission from Concord Theatricals to make Dr. Armstrong a female character.
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