Blithe Spirit: An Improbable Farce in Three Acts!
Written by Noel Coward

Audition Dates
Sunday, August 24 and Monday, August 25, Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location
201 W Nasa Pkwy, Webster, TX
(Webster Presbyterian Church)

Step into the uproarious world of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit, a classic comedy where a seemingly innocuous séance accidentally conjures the ghost of novelist Charles Condomine’s mischievous first wife, Elvira. As Elvira sets about disrupting Charles’s new marriage to Ruth, audiences are swept into a whirlwind of witty banter, hilarious misunderstandings, and a most unusual love triangle – one that pits a man and his current wife against a cleverly insistent, unseen force. This enduring farce offers a delightful exploration of relationships, the supernatural, and the unexpected challenges of cohabiting with the dearly (and sometimes annoyingly) departed.

Rehearsal and Production Schedule

Rehearsals BEGIN: Tuesday, September 2
Rehearsals RUN: Sunday through Thursday nights 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Tech Week: Load-in Sunday, October 12 then through October 16
Performances: Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19 with TWO shows Saturday, October 18

Cast of Characters
all roles available; no preparation needed

The action takes place in the living room of Charles Condomine (Kent, UK).

Edith: a maid
Ruth Condomine: smart-looking, middle 30s
Charles Condomine: nice-looking, about 40
Dr. George Bradman: pleasant-looking, middle-aged
Mrs. Violet Bradman: fair and rather faded
Madame Arcati: striking woman, 45-65
Elvira: deceased wife of Charles Condomine

Please email direct Michelle Selk with any questions.