upcoming Auditions

Night Watch tells the story of Elaine Wheeler, who, unable to sleep, paces the floor of her Manhattan townhouse, troubled by fears and unsettling memories. Her husband tries to comfort her, but when he steps away momentarily, Elaine screams as she sees a dead body in the window across the way. The police are called, but find nothing except an empty chair. Elaine desperately tries to convince her husband and the police that a murder has been committed, but her frantic pleas go unheeded. The plot moves forward grippingly as those involved -- Elaine's old friend; the inquisitive man from next door; and the housemaid--all contribute to the deepening suspense as the play draws toward it's riveting and chilling climax.

Production:

Night Watch by Lucille Fletcher

Directed by Frank White

Audition Dates and locations

Saturday Feb 7, 2026 11am - 5pm at Eagle Hills Church, 651 N. Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID. (Community Hall)

Sunday Feb 8, 2026 11am-5pm at Eagle Community Hall, 660 E Civic Lane, Eagle, Id.

NOTE: 

Please be prepared, read the character overviews below, bring a beverage and a snack, we will be doing cold reads from the script. Please bring your resume if you have one, if not totally cool. This is open for all actors, beginning, intermediate and advanced all levels are encouraged to attend these auditions.  I look forward to seeing you all there!

Frank White

Director

Performance Dates:

April 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals start February 23rd and run Monday thru Friday from 6:30pm-9:30pm every week from February 23rd thru April 8th. Invited dress is April 9th and opening night is April 10th. In addition, we will have Sunday March 8th for costume fittings and props pick-up at BLT. We will have a full run with full tech rehearsal on Sunday March 29th 6-10pm and Sunday, April 5th  2-6pm. Locations for rehearsals available at auditions.

Character Overview and Reference Guide for 

Audition Preparation
For review by Actors Auditioning for the Production

1. Elaine Wheeler

Role: Protagonist
Character Type: Elegant, tormented, unraveling
Core Traits: Sophisticated, emotionally fragile, prone to hallucinations
Prep Notes: Show deep inner conflict and the edge of mental collapse; vulnerability must be real.

2. John Wheeler

Role: Elaine’s husband
Character Type: Controlled, emotionally distant, subtly manipulative
Core Traits: Rational, repressive, calm under pressure
Prep Notes: Project subtle dominance and charm, hiding duplicity.

3. Blanche Cooke

Role: Houseguest and friend to Elaine
Character Type: Supportive but guilt-ridden
Core Traits: Passive, caring, emotionally avoidant
Prep Notes: Play inner guilt under a surface of gentleness.

4. Curtis Appleby

Role: Neighbor and mystery writer
Character Type: Eccentric and curious
Core Traits: Inquisitive, theatrical, morbidly fascinated
Prep Notes: Lean into eccentricity; delight in darkness with a dash of suspicion.

5. Lieutenant Walker

Role: Police investigator
Character Type: Grounded, professional, skeptical Core Traits: Methodical, patient, authoritative
Prep Notes: Be measured and focused; no overplaying emotion.

6. Dr. Tracy Lake

Role: Psychiatrist
Character Type: Calm and clinical observer
Core Traits: Analytical, neutral, composed
Prep Notes: Keep expression restrained; speak with intellect, not emotion.

7. Helga

Role: Maid
Character Type: Fearful and obedient
Core Traits: Nervous, superstitious, reactive
Prep Notes: Play small and watchful; silence and tension are key.

8. Sam Hoke

Role: Deli owner
Character Type: No-nonsense, unimpressed
Core Traits: Blunt, grounded, indifferent
Prep Notes: Straightforward delivery, avoid theatricality.

9. Officer Vanelli

Role: Junior police officer
Character Type: Earnest and observant
Core Traits: Young, obedient, impressionable
Prep Notes: Convey youthfulness and alert curiosity; watch and react.

Note to Actors:
Please use this guide as a reference for building your character choices during auditions. These are not strict limitations but springboards for interpretation. Be bold, make clear choices, and ground your performance in emotional truth.

Break a leg!