Audition for Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward

AUDITION NOTICE

Heart Repertory Theatre

Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Directed by Hjalmer Anderson

Heart Repertory Theatre invites actors to audition for Noël Coward’s sparkling supernatural comedy Blithe Spirit. Full of wit, charm, and escalating mischief, this classic offers rich character work and the kind of ensemble collaboration at the heart of Heart Rep’s mission.

PERFORMANCE DATES & VENUE

Venue: The Sammamish Valley Grange Hall
Address: 14654 148th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072

• Opening Night: March 20 7:30 PM

• Performances: March 21, 27, 28; April 3, 4 at 7:30 PM

• Matinees: March 22, 29 and April 5 at 2 PM

AUDITION DETAILS

Audition Dates:

• January 12 & 13
  Callbacks:

• January 15

Location: Sammamish Valley Grange Hall, 14654 148th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072Format: Prepare a comic monologue and cold readings from the script; sides provided.

To Audition:
Email hjalmeranderson@gmail.com to request an audition time.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Rehearsals begin January 26
Mondays–Thursdays, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM
Additional rehearsals added as needed closer to opening.

SYNOPSIS

Novelist Charles Condomine invites eccentric medium Madame Arcati to conduct a séance as research for his next book. The evening takes a chaotic turn when the ghost of his late wife, Elvira, is summoned back — and she’s determined to reclaim her husband. As Charles’s current wife, Ruth, becomes increasingly exasperated, Coward’s razor‑sharp comedy unfolds in a whirlwind of wit, jealousy, and supernatural interference.

ROLES AVAILABLE

All roles are open. Heart Rep encourages actors of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels to audition.

CHARLES CONDOMINE – 40s–50s. Sophisticated, witty novelist whose composure unravels as the haunting escalates.
RUTH CONDOMINE – 35–50. Intelligent, poised, practical — and increasingly fed up with ghostly interference.
ELVIRA – 30s–40s. Charles’s glamorous, mischievous first wife returned from the beyond.
MADAME ARCATI – 50s–70s. Eccentric, enthusiastic medium with unshakable confidence in her craft.
DR. BRADMAN – 40s–60s. Sensible, skeptical local doctor.
MRS. BRADMAN – 40s–60s. Cheerful, curious, and socially eager.
EDITH – 20s–40s. Nervous, eager maid with strong physical‑comedy potential.

WHAT TO PREPARE

• A comic monologue.

• Be ready for cold readings and light movement.

• Bring a headshot and résumé if available (digital copies welcome).

ABOUT HEART REPERTORY THEATRE

Heart Rep is dedicated to ensemble‑driven storytelling, artistic excellence, and a welcoming creative environment. We value collaboration, curiosity, and community — and we’re thrilled to bring this Coward classic to life with a vibrant cast.