Auditions
An Inspector Calls
This play is a modern classic that remains as relevant today as it was when it was written just after World War II and is one of Priestley’s best-known works for the stage. Part thriller, part morality play, An Inspector Calls offers seven actors the opportunity to challenge themselves in roles that have become part of theatrical history.
SUMMARY
As the Birlings, a wealthy upper-class family, celebrate the engagement of their daughter, an Inspector arrives to interrogate the family about a young woman who has died suddenly. During his unorthodox questioning, secrets emerge that shake the family to its core, bringing much needed truth into the bubble in which they, and others in their class, live their lives. The most surprising revelation, however, is the Inspector himself.
SHOW DATES
September 13, 14, 15 (matinee), 20, 21 (two performances), 22 (matinee), 26, 27, 28
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-May on Sunday afternoons, Monday, and Wednesday evenings. These days/times are subject to change based on the availability of the cast.
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 28, beginning at 2PM and Monday, April 29, beginning at 7PM. Callbacks (if necessary) will be on Wednesday, May 1, beginning at 7PM. Please contact the director, Deb Braak, at production@playcrafters.org if you would like to audition but are not available at these times.
Please sign up here for your preferred date: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449AEA62DA75-48495884-auditions#/
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Audition Requirements
Please familiarize yourself with the text before you arrive. (Available here: https://genius.com/J-b-priestley-an-inspector-calls-all-acts-123-annotated ) Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Monologues are not required but if you have a short (one-minute) one prepared, we encourage you to perform it.
Character Descriptions
*Note: Ages are merely guidelines and not written in stone.
Arthur Birling – 50s+ – self-made millionaire, factory owner, and a hard-headed, practical businessman on his way up in society.
Sybil Birling – 50s+ – well-connected society hostess, unyielding, and a moral arbiter in her role as chairwoman of one of the city’s charities for women in need.
Sheila – mid-20s – spoiled but not without sympathy. She’s a young woman of independent spirit and sensitivity.
Eric Birling – early 20s – the son and heir, he is reckless, indolent, and inclined to drink more than is good for him. But his heart is in the right place.
Gerald Croft – 30s – newly engaged to Sheila. Privileged and entitled, he’s the scion of a family of the landed gentry; his father is Arthur’s main business rival.
Enid – any – the housemaid. She is diligent, hardworking, and treated with condescending dismissiveness by the family.
Inspector Goole – 40+ – authoritative, principled, and honorable, he is fully committed to finding justice for the victim and seeing that all those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
