Audition for our spring show, "A Shadow on the Wall"

"A Shadow on the Wall"
an original work by the Addison Repertory Theatre
presented March 13-21, 2026 by The Shelburne Players

London, 1888. The newlywed Bennets have much to celebrate: William has been promoted to detective constable at Scotland Yard, and the couple has moved into a lovely, furnished flat. When William’s investigation into a series of grisly murders tests his sense of security and noises from a neighboring flat disturb the peace of their happy home, the young couple find themselves at odds. Are the disturbances a sign of stress, or is there something more sinister—even supernatural—at work?

Auditions will be Monday, December 8th and Tuesday, December 9th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Pierson Library, Shelburne.
Callbacks (if needed) will be Wednesday, December 10th.

Our production will be directed by Eric Reid-St. John; produced by Kym Taylor and Su Reid-St. John.


Audition form and sides are on our website:
https://www.shelburneplayers.com/auditions



The characters:

WILLIAM BENNET, late 20s to mid 30s, newlywed and new detective at Scotland Yard.Tough, but a doting husband concerned about the well-being of his wife and friends.
NORA BENNET, mid 20s to early 30s, his wife. An avid reader. Nora wishes to live up to the expectations of a proper wife but is plagued by doubts about her ability to do so.

MILDRED PARKER, 40s-50s. The Bennets' landlady. Although a bit prickly, Mrs. Parker comes to care for her new tenants.

CHIEF INSPECTOR BERNARD HARRIS: 40s-50s, William’s supervisor. Loquacious. Unsentimental but honest.

EVA GIBSON, mid 20s to early 30s. William’s cousin and Nora’s best friend. Married into wealth.

ALBERT DAVIES, late 20s to mid 30s. A new medical doctor and William’s best friend. Still carries the torch for Eva, his childhood crush.​

Note: The play will be performed using English accents (RP).​


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