Casting Notice

Sides:

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Side 1 - Alex and Monica

Side 2 - Bella and Alex

Side 3 - Bella, Alex, and Lloyd

Side 4 - Sally and Alex

Side 5 - David and Alex

Side 6 - Monica and David

Side 7 - Alex and Lloyd

 Character Descriptions:

Alex Dennison. Male. Lead (This a very big role). A playwright in his late 40s to 60s, Alex is handsome, debonair, witty, intelligent, and willing to do just about anything to trap the killer of his beloved fiancé. Alex is the lead of the play and maintains the pacing of the entire story. The success of this show depends on his ability to control the action, foresee every possible variable, and anticipate the reaction of every character. Must be able to express the full range of emotions as well: being in love, grief, vengeance, desperation, etc.

Monica Welles. Female. The famous and beautiful film actress, and fiancé of Alex Dennison, and victim. Plays 30s to mid-40s. Although Monica dies early in the play, she is “brought back to life” through flashbacks to help Alex trap her killer. Cast as the lead (her first time on stage) in Dennison’s new comedy “Chamber Music”.  In preparation for Monica, think Hollywood movie stars like Meryl Streep, Sally Fields, Bette Davis, Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, etc. Must be able to express the full range of emotions: being in love, fear, desperation, disdain, etc.

Lloyd Andrews. Male. The play’s director for Alex’s “Chamber Music” show (and the last time Monica was on stage), Lloyd is at the very least in his early 40s although he could play older. He is handsome, although a bit nerdy. Although not quite Broadway caliber, he has an excellent reputation.

Bella Lamb. Female. The play’s producer for the show “Chamber Music”. Bella is bright, extremely wealthy, glamorous, and sophisticated. She is extremely confident, but not nasty! She is in her late 40s to early 60s.

Karen Daniels. Female. Merely an up-and-coming Broadway actress when the play begins, Karen is now a sought-after star. She was Monica’s understudy a year prior in “Chamber Music”, but she quickly reached her way to the top. Karen is in her 20’s to mid- to late 30s; she is beautiful and no longer the innocent ingenue she once was. She starts the show meek and mild but then shows herself to be very ambitious and conniving.

David Mathews. Male. A tall, popular, and handsome Broadway actor, David is also very smug and full of himself, believing that every woman worships him. He approaches each show with the belief that he’ll have to dust off his mantle for another Tony. He had played lead in “Chamber Music”, opposite Monica. David is in his mid-30s to early 50s.

Leo Gibbs. Male. A supporting Broadway actor, Leo is in his mid 30’s- to late 40s. He to, was in “Chamber Music”. Leo is a tad awkward and obnoxious, especially around Karen, his ex, but he is a team player and doesn’t let his supporting role get in his way. Can be very funny.

Sally Bean. Female. Alex’s new assistant/secretary from Maine. She is young (22-29), energetic, bright but naive. She is very excited to help Alex with his new play. She is a bit ditzy, and wide-eyed at the Big Apple.

Frank Heller. Male. An observer in Act One to everything occurring on-stage during the present and “flashbacks”. Frank, however, intervenes in Act Two, at first portraying Lieutenant McElroy, the detective who closed the Monica Welles’ case, and then himself. Frank, who is in his late 30s to early 50s, is a jack-of-all-trades: actor (often out of work), bartender, cab driver, etc.

Ernie. Male. Any age. The gruff, no-nonsense backstage theatre manager who revered Alex and was genuinely fond of Monica.

Loretta. Female. Any age. The play’s stage manager for Chamber Music (and the last time Monica was on stage). She is very efficient and determined.

Policeman. Male.  One of NY’s finest in his late 30s to early 50s; he assists in the investigation of Monica’s death.

Policewoman. Female.  One of NY’s finest in her late 20s to mid-40s; she assists in the investigation of Monica’s death.

Santoro. Male. Any age. The delivery man who brings in Monica’s Study – set up exactly as it was on the day of her death and perfect for a re-enactment.

Mac. Male.  An observer to everything that is happening on-stage during the present and “flashbacks.” During the last portions of Act Two, he joins in the action. He is in his 50s-60’s.