“Ravenscroft” by Don Nigro is a psychological drama, a dark comedy that is both funny and frightening. On a snowy night, Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote house to investigate the headlong plunge of Patrick Roarke down the main staircase. He becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women: Marcy, the beautiful Viennese governess with a past; Mrs. Ravenscroft, the flirtatious lady of the manor; Gillian, her charming but possibly demented daughter; Mrs. French, the formidable and passionate cook; and Dolly, a terrified maid.
They lead him through a bewildering labyrinth of contradictory versions of Patrick’s demise and that of the late Mr. Ravenscroft. There are ghosts on the staircase, skeletons in the closet, and much more than the Inspector bargained for. His investigation leads into hisnown tortured soul and the nature of truth itself.
You will not guess the ending, but you will be teased, seduced, bewildered, amused, frightened and led to a dark encounter with truth or something even stranger.
Kyle McClaran will direct this production.
There is one male role, age 30-55 and five female roles, ages 16-65. Roles, open to all ethnicities, are:
Ruffing, an Inspector; Marcy, a governess; Mrs. Ravenscroft; Gillian, her daughter; Dolly, the maid; and
Mrs. French, the housekeeper.
Auditions will be held Sunday, June 12, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Callbacks will be Monday, June 13, 7 p.m.
Appointments are required and can be made by calling 972-485-8884 or e-mailing garlandcivictheatre@yahoo.com. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Prepared scenes may be performed if available. Bring a headshot and resume to appointment. Auditions will be held at GCT’s rehearsal space at 2703 National Place in Garland.
Rehearsals begin Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m.
Performances are Thursday, July 21 – Saturday, August 13 at Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland.