Auditions for

A SHOT IN THE DARK

ADAPTED by HARRY KURNITZ
FROM THE PLAY “L’IDIOTE”
BY MARCAL ACHARD

AUDITIONS JULY 28-29, 2008,
7 p.m. at the theatre,
201 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 1D
Escondido, CA

Performance dates:
Sept. 19th - Oct. 12th
Fridays & Saturdays 8:PM
Sundays 2:PM

Directed by Vesta Gleissner
Produced by Gretchen Pili

A Comedy/Mystery taking place in the chamber of an examining magistrate in Paris. The time is the present.

No accents required. Cold readings from the script.
Questions? Call 760-746-6669 and leave a message.

Characters: 5 men (25-60) 3 women (25-45)

Paul Sevigne - About 35, attractive and new to his
position as Magistrate. This is his first case. A Murder!

Moreston - About Sevigne’s age but already made
cynical by his years in public service

Lablache - (40-60) A seasoned Magistrate. Arrogant,
on a Mission from the Chief Prosecutor

Benjamin Beaurevers – (40-50) Supremely elegant,
quite handsome, very sure of himself.

The Guard - (Any age) Comes and goes, no lines.

Antoinette Sevigne – (28-35) Wife of Paul Sevigne.
Attractive, very nice, and a bit jealous.

Josefa Lantenay – The maid suspected of murder.
Attractive, candid and naive.

Dominique Beaurevers – (40-50) Beautiful,
chic and self assured