# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Auditions for The Cat and the Canary
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 28 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: As midnight looms on Halloween night 1932, the surviving descendants of the long-deceased Cyrus West have gathered in his remote British mansion to discover which of them is the chosen heir to his fortune. As a storm rattles the house, so does news that a truly monstrous inmate ( AKA "The Cat") from a nearby asylum is on the loose. 
Theatrical tricks and scary treats will abound in this brand new 90 minute adaptation of Broadway's original horror comedy smash! 
 
Before "CLUE," "The House on Haunted Hill," and "Knives Out," there was - "The Cat And The Canary."

Performance dates: April 16th (Thurs.) thru April 19th (Sun.) at The Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center.

Audition dates: 

Saturday, December 27th 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 28th 2:00 PM
( Auditions to be held at the Vermillion Players rehearsal shed at 202 South Pearl St. Pontiac)

Auditions will consist of various group readings from the script. Auditions cuts as well as character descriptions and the show's production history will be available here on this page prior to the audition dates. 

Full cast read through Saturday, Jan. 3rd, 2:00 PM at the shed.

Tentative rehearsal schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM. Saturday afternoons ( alternating start times of 2 & 4 PM) Our tech rehearsal schedule - TBD.

Casting nine performers - 6 Female, 3 Male. This is very much an ensemble piece, so availability for as many of the rehearsal dates as possible will of course be appreciated. Please bring a conflict list to auditions. 
British accents (reference "Transatlantic" or "Mid-Atlantic") will be required for all roles.

Our Vermillion Players production team - Dan McKenzie
( Director/Adapter) Angie McKenzie (Assistant Director) Devan Bohm (Producer) and Kim Freeman ( Production Consultant/Lighting Designer) are VERY excited to get started, we hope YOU are too!!
#laughtilyouscream
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/auditions-for-the-cat-and-the-canary/200029060564708
- **Event Categories**: performances, art, entertainment, workshops, comedy, business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 71

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pontiac
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 202 South Pearl Street, Pontiac, IL
- **lat**: 40.87774
- **long**: -88.61102
- **full address**: 202 South Pearl Street, Pontiac, IL, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Auditions for The Cat and the Canary being held?
  - **A:** Auditions for The Cat and the Canary takes place on Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 28 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm at 202 South Pearl Street, Pontiac, IL, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Auditions for The Cat and the Canary?
  - **A:** Auditions for The Cat and the Canary is organized by Vermillion Players.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Auditions for The Cat and the Canary is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pontiac, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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