Box Office: (401) 573-3443
1249 Main St. West Warwick, RI 02893
Written By: John Van Druten
Directed By: Jay Burns
Stage Manager: Vicki Yates
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Auditionees do not need to come to both days of auditions.
August 27, 28, 29, September 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2026 at 7:30PM
August 30, September 6, 13, 2026 at 2:00PM
(11 Performances)
Sunday, August 23, 2026, through Wednesday, August 26 2026
CAST SIZE:
Roles are available for 2 men, 2 women, and 1 either.
*Flexible playing ages. Priority is placed on character fit and ensemble dynamic.
SHOW SYNOPSIS:
Set in 1950s Greenwich Village, Gillian Holroyd is a glamorous witch who casts a love spell on her neighbor, Shep Henderson, to spite an old rival. But in the world of the supernatural, there’s a catch: a witch who falls in love loses her powers. This sophisticated romantic comedy explores the choice between a life of magic and the messy, tearful reality of being human.
Audition Preparation:
All auditionees should come prepared to the auditions with a current theatrical resume and headshot (please note headshots will not be returned).
Auditionees will be asked to fill out an audition form and include all conflicts from audition date to the end of performances.
Auditions will include sample readings from the script, which will be provided at the audition.
Any Questions, feel free to contact Stage Manager Vicki Yates at vickiyates74@gmail.com
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Gillian Holroyd – Smart, elegant, possesses a dry wit. Younger, female presenting. Think Samantha from Bewitched.
Shepherd Henderson – Rational, pragmatic publisher, grounded. Non-magic; younger, male presenting.
Aunt Queenie Holroyd – Eccentric, flighty, meddlesome, kooky. Older, female presenting. Think Endora mixed with Aunt Clara from Bewitched.
Sidney Redlitc – Obsessed with the occult, enthusiastic, gullible, a drunk. Older, male presenting. Think Doctor Bombay from Bewitched mixed with Rev. Jim from Taxi.
Nicky Holroyd – Impish, charismatic. Younger sibling; can be either male or female presenting.
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Intimacy: There is intimacy for the characters of Gillian and Shepherd throughout the play.
Any Questions, feel free to contact Stage Manager Vicki Yates at vickiyates74@gmail.com
The Arctic Playhouse is committed to the values of equal opportunity in casting. Roles are awarded based on an individual’s ability to perform the material and their capacity to collaborate as part of the ensemble. Every performer is considered with fairness and respect, and casting decisions are made to create a strong, cohesive company that brings the production to life together.
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