Auditions will be held on January 8, at 6:30 PM, January 10, at 9:30 AM, and January 12, at 6:30 PM at State Street Theater. All are welcome at any or all auditions! Please note: this production does not include any children’s roles. Performances will take place April 10–12, 2026.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No monologue is required. Actors should be prepared to read with or without a scene partner. All roles are open, and performers of all experience levels are encouraged to audition.
Blithe Spirit features a small cast of strong comedic roles and offers plenty of opportunity for sharp timing, physical comedy, and character-driven humor. Director Wendy Tuttle welcomes adults interested in being part of this classic, laugh-out-loud production.
For more information, including character descriptions, please visit statestreetnewulm.org, select the “Get Involved” tab, and then “Auditions.”
Synopsis:
Blithe Spirit is a comedy/farce by Noël Coward about novelist Charles Condomine, who invites a quirky medium, Madame Arcati, to his home for a séance to research a book, only for her to accidentally summon the mischievous ghost of his first wife, Elvira, creating chaos and conflict with his current wife, Ruth. The genre blends witty drawing-room comedy with ghostly antics, exploring themes of love, memory, and the afterlife through humorous, supernatural situations.
Character descriptions:
The playing ages given below are approximate and flexibility will be given to the right person.
Charles Condomine Lead – Male: 38-45
A successful novelist and socialite, Charles is charming, witty, turns every situation to his advantage and doesn’t seem overly concerned by any turn of events. Well-spoken, 1940s upper middle class.
Ruth Condomine Lead – Female: 33-40
Ruth is practical, has a no-nonsense approach and is blunt to the point of rudeness. She is the impeccable English hostess. Well-spoken, 1940s upper middle class.
Elvira Condomine Lead – Female: 26-33
The ‘Blithe Spirit’ of the title, Elvira is delightful, passionate, carefree and fun. She is also morally questionable, manipulative and petulant. There is an ethereal quality to her and a 1920’s feel. Well-spoken
Madame Arcati Lead – Female: 50+
Madame Arcati is wildly eccentric but astute, with a physicality belying her appearance. She is an effusive, robust English countrywoman. Well-spoken
Dr George Bradman Supporting – Male: 28-65
A kindly doctor who can be seriously boring about his medical research. Dr Bradman is a joker who is skeptical about the occult. Well-spoken
Mrs. Violet Bradman Supporting – Female: 25-60
Violet frequently puts her foot in it and is somewhat silly and excitable. She is a well-meaning person. Well-spoken
Edith Supporting – Female: 16+
Edith is an inexperienced and nervous maid who does everything in a flurry. She is naïve and simple.
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