WITCH (Staged Reading)
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.
Performance Dates & Times
Casting
AUDITIONS will be held on Friday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals will take place September 21-25. The performance will be held on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 pm. Come to the audition prepared to cold read from the script.
CHARACTERS (4 men, 2 women):
Sir Arthur Banks: wealthy landowner and patriarch
Elizabeth Sawyer: an independent woman branded as an outcast and a witch by locals
Winnifred: a servant in Sir Arthur’s castle who has a special connection with Frank
Frank: a ruthless peasant who seeks to rise in his station by pursuing both Sir Arthur’s approval and fortune
Cuddy Banks: Sir Arthur’s sensitive son who wants nothing more than to continue his Morris dancing
Scratch: the devilishly charming character who offers the villagers their deepest desires in exchange for their souls