Casting Call: 'The Uninvited'

Somerset Valley Players will hold auditions for Tim Kelly's "The Uninvited."

Auditions will be readings from the script - no monologues. Bring a resume and list of conflicts between the above dates. Contact Darren via email darren@nyetech.com for advance copies of Sides and other questions. Auditions will be held at the Somerset Valley Players Located at 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. They will take place on September 14 and 15 from 7 pm to 10 pm.

A charming English seaside cottage may be haunted in this thriller. The new owners are not aware of the cottage's dark past and terror arises from the discovery of a possible murder on the grounds. Locals tell dark tales of the former occupants and the evil spirits that may dwell within.

Roles are:

Stella Meredith 18-21	Charming, sweet, polite and quite vulnerable. Family connected to Cliff End, which is currently owned by her grandfather Commander Brooke.
CommandersBrooke 60s+	Stella's grandfather. Stern, overprotective man, very controlling, and not afraid to show it.
Roddy Fitzgerald 20s-30s	Honest, simple, playwright. Very friendly but a bit of a smartass. New owner of Cliff End. Takes a liking to Stella.
Pamela Fitzgerald 20s-30s	Creative, enthusiastic, and intelligent. Lover of the Arts. Sister to Roddy. Also lives at Cliff End with her brother Roddy.
Lizzie Age Open	Pam and Roddy's housekeeper and family friend. Very loyal and very superstitious. Becomes friends with Mrs. Jessup.
Mrs. Jessup 40s-60s	Loud, nosey neighbor and the town gossip. Personality is a stereotypical southern Baptist woman of color. Becomes friends with Lizzie.
Wendy Carter 20s-30s	Vivacious, sarcastic actress from New York. Breezy, flashy, heavy interest in the paranormal world.
Max Hillard 20s-30s	Comical, beatnik painter from New York. Currently involved with Wendy and protective of her.
Dr. Scott 50s+	Pleasant, honest town doctor. A man of science and facts, not the supernatural.
Miss Holloway 40s+	Glamorous, cold, and slightly sinister. Governess and former nurse of the Meredith family. (This role is for a strong actress, who can command the stage.)

Character development and diversity should bring excitement to both the cast and audience to make this a great experience for all. This play is a thriller, and will involve serious not "campy" acting. However there will be special paranormal effects. Rehearsal schedule will be 2 to 4 mandatory days a week, Mon thru Thu 7:00pm & some weekends plus tech week (specific dates/calls selected after casting).

The show is directed by Darren Nye.

It runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm from October 23 to November 8. For further information call (908) 369-7469.