Rope - Auditions

Written by Patrick Hamilton and Directed by Shannon Nicholson

Each slot will be 10 minutes for all audition Times

Audition times and dates

Thursday 22nd May 5pm - 8pm

Saturday 24th May 12pm - 4pm

Rehearsals will be on Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 June

By appointment only.

Moonlite Theatre is a community theatre, as such no actors are paid.

To book an audition click here

For more information please email the Director Shannon, shannon.moonlitetheatre@gmail.com

Synopsis:

Set in London in 1929. Two young university students, Wyndham Brandon and Charles Granillo have murdered fellow student Ronald Kentley as an expression of their supposed intellectual superiority. With Kentley's body still warm, they proceed to host a party for his friends and family atop the locked chest in which his corpse is hidden. Through the night speculation arises among the guests as to the contents of the chest. The evening increases in tension as Rupert, a former house master of Brandon and Granillo, becomes suspicious as to the whereabouts of young Ronald Kentley and the reason for the strange dining arrangement.

Characters:

Wyndham Brandon - Male 20s to 30s

A wealthy, charming and intelligent young man who is also a cold-blooded murderer. Feeling superior in all things, and a dangerously firm believer in Friedrich Nietzsche’s Übermensch (Superman) concept.

Charles Granillo - Male 20s to 30s

Brandon's friend and accomplice in the murder, he is less confident and more nervous. Well-thought of as courteous and friendly by others, he grows more nervous and panicked and struggles to hide it, even with a few drinks as the night goes on.

Rupert Cadell - Male 40 to 50s

Former teacher to Brandon and Granillo, Rupert is a charismatic, observant and calculating poet with an injury and mental anguish after experiencing WW1. Easily aggravated, especially by the younger Leila and Kenneth, who he approaches with sarcasm.

Kenneth Raglan - Male 20s to 30s

Younger than Brandon and Granillo, Kenneth looks up to Brandon. Simple and quite hopeless but overall likable with a sense of humour and fun to any dinner party.

Leila Arden - Female 20s to 30s

Representing an ignorant and obnoxious society, and with pure young innocence, Leila is a beautiful and flirtatious young woman who is a close friend of the murdered victim.

Sir Johnstone Kentley – Male 40 to 50s

The father of the murdered victim, Sir Johnstone is a placid old man, previously in positions of power, though he’s never abused it like Brandon and Granillo. Now retired, he’s an avid book collector and cares for his family.

Sabot – Male or Female 20s to 30s

Brandon and Granillo’s hired help, who sets up for the party. Dutiful and attentive, they always do their best to please their young masters and guests. (French accent)

Mrs Debenham – Female 50s to 60s

Sir Johnston’s sister, and clueless, distant, and dull. When she does talk (rarely), it’s always vague and unimportant. Played as a small piece of comic relief.