BELL THEATRE AUDITIONS

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REBECCA

WEALTHY and handsome widower, Maxim De Winter, meets his new bride, a young and timid ladies companion, in Monte Carlo. They return to Manderley, the De Winter estate on the Cornish coast, but their joy is short-lived due to the unsettling presence of Maxims first wife, Rebecca, who maintains a strange and unearthly hold over everyone there. The ever-loyal housekeeper, Mrs Danvers, never fails to remind the new Mrs De Winter that she has stepped into shoes she cannot fit.

Through the eyes of the young bride the play reveals a flaw in Rebeccas perfect reputation, and unveils a truth that proves more devastating that anything she could have foreseen.

Cast

Mrs De Winter early 20s
Mrs Danvers 40s- 50s
Beatrice Lacey (Maxims sister) 30s-40s
Mrs Van Hopper (an American holidaying in Monte Carlo) late 40s- 60s
Maxim De Winter 30s-40s
Frank Crawley (his estate manager) 30s- 50s
Jack Favell (Rebeccas cousin) 20s- 40s
Colonel Julyan (the local magistrate) 30s- 50s
Giles Lacey (Maxims brother-in-law) 30s-50s
Frith (Manderley butler) 50s- 60s
Robert (Manderely servant) 20s
William Tabb (local boat builder) any age
Ben Carminowe (village resident, a little backward) 20s- 30s
Dr Baker any age
Italian Doctor any age
Hotel Page any age

The piece centres around the character of the second Mrs De Winter, who recalls events as a partial memory. Lights and sound will play a crucial part in creating the atmosphere of the scenes as she recalls them. The play offers some challenging roles for both men and women and several smaller character roles. There is also the possibility of some doubling of the smaller mens roles. Some of the ages are fairly flexible, so dont be put off if you dont exactly fit!

I look forward to seeing both new and experienced members at the auditions.

Scripts and further information are available from Elinor Morgan Jones.

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