AUDITIONS - THE KIDNAP GAME
By Tudor Gates
Directed by Sheila Summers
Sunday 22nd June, 1:30p.m. at the Theatre
12 Spring Street, Onehunga
SYNOPSIS
We find ourselves trapped inside the London office of a wealthy arms dealer
whose daughter has been kidnapped. The only help that this distraught father can
muster is from his Chief of Security and a clever female Police Inspector. The
plot rampantly twists and turns to make for a surprise ending in this
fascinating evening’s entertainment.
The play is set in London in the 1980’s and has good roles for everyone - it
can be very tense but has a few laughs as well. The action takes place in a
luxurious City office and a red telephone box!
CAST REQUIRED
PHILIP (20 - 30). He is the devious kidnapper endowed with the gift of the
gab and a quick mind. He enjoys acting the role of kidnapper and plays the game
with his victims with relish. The actor is required to speak with both a North
Country and educated English accent.
PAUL (40 - 55). A very wealthy and successful arms dealer. A busy forceful
executive who has spent little time with his family but comes to realise what he
has missed. The actor must be capable of portraying a great range of emotion.
HARRY (50 - 60). An ex-policeman, he is now Head of Security for the Company.
He is shrewd, highly experienced and takes a no-nonsense approach. It is his
strength of purpose that brings the game to its conclusion.
Joy (30 - 45). She is the Detective Inspector in charge of the case. She has
an incisive manner, a strong will and is quick-witted. She also has a
vulnerability which is kept well hidden as she works to solve the mystery.
SARAH (15 - 17). Sarah is Paul’s pretty, spoilt, schoolgirl daughter. This is
a small but very pivotal role, so two actresses may be chosen to alternate. The
actress is required to speak with an educated English accent and have a good
recording voice with excellent diction.
Director – Sheila Summers on 09 625 0184 or
email
kidnap@dolphintheatre.org.nz
Season - Saturday 20th September – Saturday 11th October (not
Mondays)
Rehearsals - will commence at the end of July on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.