Woman in Black – Auditions

Dare to audition for one of the most chilling and celebrated plays ever staged. The Woman in Black terrified audiences for over 30 years in London’s West End—second only to The Mousetrap. With just two actors and a minimalist set, it delivers a masterclass in theatrical storytelling, mood, and suspense. One actor takes on a dozen distinct roles, while the other slowly unravels a ghost story so gripping, it leaves audiences breathless. No gimmicks. Just lightning-fast character work, powerful atmosphere, and a chance to show what theatre can do when it leans into the dark.

CHARACTERS:

Kipps

Let’s put it this way: Arthur isn’t about to be starring in a hit show about talking to people’s dead relatives. He’s as pragmatic, rational, and—we’ll say it—boring as they come. At first, when he sees the woman in black, he goes for the most rational explanation: she’s just some poor woman who has a terrible disease and has showed up at Mrs. Drablow’s funeral to pay her respects.

Woman in Black

The woman in black (a.k.a. Jennet Humfrye) is not some friendly Caspar-type ghost. She’s not even your typical ghost who wanders through a big old house, weeping and trying to find its way to a better place. Nope. This ghost is angry and filled with vengeance and will not let anyone stand in her way.

Actor

Optional addition

Auditions will be by cold read only!
No monologues will be needed at this audition.
Sides will be provided at auditions.

Ages 18 and above, all backgrounds welcome!

For Questions, please send them to boxoffice@wacocivictheatre.com

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