AUDITION NOTICE – PAPER CROWN THEATRE
The Castle Spectre
by M.G. Lewis
Adapted by Paper Crown Theatre
Directed by Lauren Tamke
Performance Dates: November 21-30, 2025 @ Gateway Theatre, Edmonton
Auditions: August 8 (6-10pm) and Aug 9 (10am-4pm) 2025, Location provided to applicants via email; Callbacks Aug 10 as required.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin mid-September 3-4 days/week, extending to 5 days/week in the week before venue move-in. Rehearsals will occur part-time 2-3 weeknights and 1-2 weekend days. As such, actors with greatest flexibility will be given priority. Venue move-in: Nov 17. *Tech week may possibly involve some 12pm starts Nov 18-21 and performers must be available for the same if necessary*
Compensation: All artists will be engaged under the Artists’ Collective Policy (ACP). Both union and non-union performers are eligible for consideration. See more about the policy on the CAEA website.
Play Synopsis: The Castle Spectre is a gothic melodrama set in an isolated castle where the tyrannous Lord Osmond now reigns after the suspicious death of his brother two decades ago. After years of hiding in the shadows, Osmond captures a young villager named Angela intent to make her his wife. When Angela refuses, the haunting mystery of the former ruler is revealed in both violent and supernatural ways.
Characters:
Age ranges, gender presentations refer to the character and not the actor. One role in the show is already cast and is therefore not listed here.
Angela (20 f): A villager invited to the castle for mysterious reasons, level-headed and assertive. *Swordplay, guitar/lute and singing experience are assets*
Lord Osmond (45+m): The mysterious and vengeful Earl who is haunted by the ghosts of his past. *Swordplay experience an asset*
Kenric (30+ m): Osmond’s lead guard who has worked at the castle since his teens and carries a dark secret. *Swordplay experience an asset*
Seb (30+m/f): One of Osmond’s guards, loyal and committed to whatever violent means necessary to protect his/her master. *Swordplay experience an asset*
Motley (40+m): Castle jester and ruffian with loyalty to whoever carries the biggest purse. *Physical comedy experience an asset*
Father Philip (40+ m): A pious and practical monk, with a penchant for pastries
Alice (40+ f): Head chambermaid who loves to be boss around her underlings and spill the Castle ‘tea’
Percy (20+ f): A passionate noblewoman disguised and seeking to rescue her beloved
Reginald (45+ m): The former Lord of Castle Conway, sorrowful and disgraced
Evelina (30-40 f): The former Lady of Castle Conway, wise and calming *Singing and guitar/lute experience are assets*
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
You will be auditioning in small groups cold reading sides from the adapted text.
To book your audition, please email [email protected] and include:
1. Headshot
2. Resume
3. Character(s) you are interested in (and any relevant commentary on special skills)
4. Availability for audition days/times. Your audition slot will be assigned based on this.
Prior to your audition, you will also be sent an online form for completion to gather more information on any conflict dates you have within the rehearsal and performance schedule. Sides will be sent via email prior to the audition.
If you would like to arrange a self-tape submission or have any other questions, please contact us at [email protected]
For more information about Paper Crown Theatre, check out our website: www.papercrowntheatre.com
