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The Tell-Tale Heart & The Screaming Skull
Synopsis: Please see website.
Director: Marcus Fernando
Production Company: Blue Orange Arts
Overall Dates: 23rd November – 23rd December 2026
Rehearsal Dates: 23rd November – 5th December (rehearsals will be during the day, approximately 10am – 6pm)
Tech Dates: 7th – 11th December (we may need to use evenings, please keep clear)
Performance Dates: 11th – 23rd December (please see website for exact dates and times)
Audition Date: 23rd October (If you cannot make that date please do still get in touch as if we can accommodate you we will. Auditions will be held in person at the Blue Orange Theatre).
Fee: Profit share with a minimum of £500 to cover expenses. Please note the fee will be the higher of either an equal share of 50% of the profit (shared amongst the cast, director and technician) OR £500.
ACTOR 1 (FEMALE 20s-40s)
TTH: NARRATOR/LEAD ROLE. Nervous, but lucid character, both murderous and reasonable. Must be comfortable with long monologues and willing to play wide emotional range. The role drives the piece, so performer needs good theatrical presence and energy, and ability to engage with an audience.
SK: Various cameo roles. Roles include downtrodden wife and down-to-earth housekeeper. Should be able to do a Scottish accent for one role. Needs to be willing to participate in experimental physical theatre and vocal soundscapes, to be devised during rehearsals.
ACTOR 2 (MALE 20s – 40s)
TTH: (OLD MAN) Bedridden character in later years of life. Living on memories of past experiences and loves, and very trusting. Frail, but still very much an independent character. Must be played sympathetically but without cliche.
SK: Various cameo roles. Roles include overbearing husband, and helpful gardener. Must be willing to participate in experimental physical theatre and vocal soundscapes, to be devised during rehearsals. Strong, confident stage skills required.
ACTOR 3 (MALE 50s-60s)
TTH: (INSPECTOR) Important role appearing only in the last quarter of the play. Bluff, down-to-earth Police Inspector who loves to talk. Firm but friendly.
SK: (THE CAPTAIN) Retired sea captain. Talkative, bluff, full of memories and personable. NOTE: this is a large monologue-based role, often with little or no support from fellow cast members. Actor should therefore be comfortable with delivering a major role, and be able to occasionally banter with the audience, and then return to script.
To apply: please send your CV and photo to casting [at] blueorangetheatre.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL ROLES: Actors should be confident in their line-learning ability, as scripts will only be in use for the first week of rehearsal.