The Mystery of Irma Vep

By Charles Ludlam

Directed by Michelle Dayton

The Mystery of Irma Vep is a hilarious send-up of literary, theatrical, and other film styles such as camp, melodrama, Wuthering Heights, and Alfred Hitchcock. Two quick-footed and foolhardy actors will bring multiple characters to the stage at the Mandacrest Manor… with a little help. Warning! May contain ghosts, vampires, werewolves, mummies, Victorian furniture, and laughter!

Produced by Strollers Theatre at Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison

Performances: October 13-28, 2023

Performance Times:
Fri, Oct 13th - 7:30pm
Sat, Oct 14th - 7:30pm
Sun, Oct 15th - 2:00pm
Thu, Oct 19th - 7:30pm
Fri, Oct 20th - 7:30pm
Sat, Oct 21st - 7:30pm
Sun, Oct 22nd - 2:00pm
Thu, Oct 26th - 7:30pm
Fri, Oct 27th - 7:30pm
Sat, Oct 28th - 2:00pm

Ticket Prices: Adults, $25; Seniors, $23

Call Bartell Site for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

7/31/2023

When: Monday 7/31 at 7:00 PM
Where: the Madison Theatre Guild Firehouse >> 2410 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711
Who: YOU!

CHARACTERS
~ Jane Twisden / Lord Edgar Hillcrest – TBA (after auditions)
~ Nicodemus Underwood / Lady Enid Hillcrest / Alcazar – Scott Albert Bennett
~ Irma Vep & “Others” – ???

Preparation
Strollers Theatre, Ltd. (and Oh, My Stars Productions) will be holding auditions to replace one male role (of the two actors) in the high energy, campy comedy THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP (A Penny Dreadful) by Charles Ludlam. Two actors perform the show with MANY costume changes. The role(s) played by the 1 actor looking to be cast are: Jane Twisden / Lord Edgar Hillcrest, and 'others'... (it's a mystery!)

Open Auditions will be held on one night - Monday, July 31st 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Madison Theatre Guild's Firehouse, 2410 Monroe Street - Madison WI 53711

Auditions will consist of cold readings from sides and readings with the other actor who is already cast. If you would like to read the script or sides (when available), please contact us via DM or contact the director Michelle Dayton.
Auditions will consist of provided cold readings from the script.
Dress comfortably to move.
No headshots required although photos may be taken for reference to audition forms.
No acting resume required.
No monologues.

Additional Details
Street Parking is available on all surrounding streets, but may be limited, so please plan accordingly.
All auditionees will be contacted via phone call afterwards, because email is impersonal!
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All participants will be required to sign and follow our Anti-Harassment Policy before participating in any activities with Strollers Theatre.

Questions
Please do not hesitate to ask any/all questions you may have!
You may email president@strollerstheatre.org with any questions/comments/requests.

Rehearsals
Begin 8/28