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(PLAY) Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher From the original by Frederick Knott Directed by Melissa Rayford
Hitchcock's classic murder mystery is re-envisioned in Jeffrey Hatcher's suspenseful, plot-twisting adaptation. Former writer Tony Wendice concocts a plan to murder his wealthy wife, Margot, after discovering she is having an affair. When the deadly scheme goes awry and Margot is herself convicted of murder, her former lover fights to reveal the truth about her husband's lethal intentions. With its exploration of greed, power, and manipulation, this clever, fast-paced reimagining adds additional layers to the iconic tale, making the question of "Will he get away with it?" even more thrilling.
Please direct all questions to casting@virginiarep.org.
Casting Personnel: Artistic Director - Rick Hammerly Director - Melissa Rayford
Audition Location: VA Rep Center for Arts and Education 4204 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23227 Callback Location: VA Rep Center for Arts and Education 4204 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23227
Audition Schedule General Auditions: November 3-4, 2024 (6:00-9:00PM) at the VA Rep Center In-Person Callback: November 10, 2024 (6:00-10:00PM) at the VA Rep Center
Rehearsal & Performance Dates Rehearsals begin: February 24, 2025 Performance run: March 28 - April 27, 2025
After signing up for an audition appointment, actors will receive a set of monologues and sides. Actors will select a monologue of their choice from the options provided. Actors should also be familiar with all of the provided sides, and the direction team will select one for the actor to read.
Dial M for Murder CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
In casting Dial M for Murder, Virginia Repertory Theatre endeavors to be as inclusive as possible. We invite all performers, including gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors, to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.
Margot Wendice - 30s/40s, female-presenting, English. Self-described as a recluse. She has been pushed and prodded into most major decisions in her life, and is left deeply unfulfilled by where she landed. She is deeply in the closet, and her greatest fear is being found out.
Maxine Hadley - 30s/40s, female-presenting, American. A writer - just published her first full-length novel. She has an incredible mind for murder plots. Very independent, but a huge heart for those she loves. In the closet, but with the door half open.
Tony Wendice - 30s/40s, male-presenting, English. A deviously brilliant chameleon. His greatest talent is improvisation, his greatest weapon is his charm, and his greatest love is money.
Lesgate - 30s/40s, male-presenting, English. An under-the-radar serial killer *gasp!*. He is always looking out for number one, and plotting to get the most lucrative deal.
Inspector Hubbard - 40s/50s, male-presenting, English. A man of his time. He is devoted to the facts and truth above all, though he does sometimes let his own biases cloud his judgment.
Also seeking understudies for the above roles.
Note from the Director, Melissa Rayford: Dial M for Murder takes place in 1952's London, so British accents will be required. Please bring your best attempts to auditions and callbacks - but don't let this scare you away if accents aren't your thing. They aren't my thing either - that's why we will have a Dialect Director for this production.
When an appointment is required for a non-Equity Open Call, anyone can request an appointment until all time slots are taken. When an appointment is required for an EPA Call, members of AEA can request an appointment until all time slots are taken.
Unless another contact is listed in the announcement, please direct all questions to casting@virginiarep.org.
Virginia Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, and abilities are strongly encouraged to audition.
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