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Auditions – And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Auditions – And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Partington Players are hosting an open casting call for Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, to be directed by Victoria Verde. This is an amateur production in association with Concord Theatricals.
Play dates: 7th – 12th October
Audition date: Sunday 30th June, 11am
Rehearsals begin: 4th September
“And Then There Were None” is a classic mystery thriller by Agatha Christie. The play centers on ten strangers who are invited to a remote island under different pretexts. Upon arrival, they find that their host is mysteriously absent. During their first evening, a recorded message accuses each guest of having committed a murder and, one by one, they begin to die in a manner that mirrors a haunting nursery rhyme. Stranded on the island and unable to contact the outside world, the survivors must figure out who among them is the killer, or if someone else has found a way onto the island to exact revenge.
As paranoia and tension mount, alliances are formed and broken, and secrets are revealed. The atmosphere becomes increasingly claustrophobic as the guests realise that the murderer must be one of them. This gripping tale of justice and retribution keeps the audience guessing until the very end, showcasing Christie’s masterful plotting and psychological insight.
Characters (8M/3F):
Justice Lawrence Wargrave (M, 50s-70s) – A recently retired judge, commanding and authoritative. He is intelligent and takes charge of the group.
Vera Claythorne (F, 20s-30s) – A former governess now working as a secretary. Attractive, intelligent, and initially seems to be the most level-headed of the group.
Philip Lombard (M, 30s-40s) – A soldier of fortune, adventurous and confident. He has a roguish charm and a slightly sinister edge.
Dr. Edward Armstrong (M, 40s-50s) – A successful doctor, meticulous and somewhat timid. He is prone to nervousness, especially as the situation on the island deteriorates.
William Blore (M, 40s-50s) – A former police inspector turned private detective. He is methodical and professional, though not always taken seriously by the others.
Emily Brent (F, 60s-70s) – A rigid and religious spinster. She is self-righteous and believes in her moral superiority.
General John MacKenzie (M, 60s-70s) – An elderly retired military man, haunted by past memories. He is dignified but increasingly resigned as the story unfolds.
Anthony Marston (M, 20s-30s) – A handsome, reckless young man. He is wealthy and used to getting what he wants, with a cavalier attitude towards life and death.
Thomas Rogers (M, 40s-50s) – The butler, competent and efficient but with a sense of foreboding. He is very proper and hides his fear behind a stoic exterior.
Ethel Rogers (F, 40s-50s) – The housekeeper and wife of Thomas Rogers. She is a frail, nervous woman who is deeply afraid of what is happening.
Fred Narracott (M, any age)– The boatman who ferries the guests to and from Soldier Island. He is the first and only point of contact with the mainland. (Minor role, appears at the beginning)
Auditions are OPEN TO ALL, no experience necessary, just turn up. Interested? Learn more about our Volunteer Actors.
