San Leandro Players is excited to announce auditions for our Summer 2025 production of "The Hollow" by Agatha Christie; directed by Amy Cook.
An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, arguably Christie's finest comic grande dame. Dr. Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the center of the trouble when, assembled in one place, we find his dull but devoted wife Gerda, his mistress and prominent sculptor Henrietta and his former lover and Hollywood film star Veronica. Also visiting are Edward and Midge whose romantic assertions are likewise thrown into the mix. As the list of romantic associations grows, so does the list of potential suspects when one guest is shot dead. Nearly everyone has a motive but only one did the deed. The play provides a humorous romp for an inspector trying desperately to solve the murder among the eccentrics at the English country house.
We will be reading from sides from the script, no need to prepare a monologue. However, we are using British accents for the play so please come prepared to read with your best accent.
Auditions:
7pm Tuesday May 13 and Wednesday May 14, 2025 (May 15th callbacks, if necessary). No appointment necessary—if interested, please contact Amy Cook at agctheater@gmail.com
Non-AEA, no pay; all ethnicities and ages encouraged.
Where:
At the San Leandro Museum/Auditorium 320 West Estudillo Ave, San Leandro (next to the historic Casa Peralta and 2 blocks east of the San Leandro BART Station).
Rehearsals:
From May 27 to July 17 (Monday thru Thursday 7-9 pm May 27 through July 3, and 7-9:30pm July 7 through July 17), plus July 18 (dress rehearsal).
Performances:
July 19 thru August 17; Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm PLUS Fridays at 8pm August 5 and 15.
Characters (suggested ages):
Henrietta Angkatell: (30’s) Artist and Scultptor. Famous (now) and building a following but not rich. Temporarily living with her cousins at The Hollow. In love with John Cristow, but aware of what he is. Strong and balanced.
Sir Henry Angkatell: (60+) Owner of The Hollow. A gentleman, ex-Colonial Service (India). Sensible and considerate. Collects guns/pistols. Fond and devoted to all his extended family. Devoted to his wife (Lady Angkatell), but aware of her flaws.
Lady Angkatell (PRECAST): (60’s) Charming, with a calculated and eccentric air of vagueness. Strong with a deep love of (and desire to protect at all costs) her old family home. Has an innate feeling that the “rules” do not apply to her. Ruthless.
Midge Harvey: (20's-30's) Charming, intelligent and good looking. Works in the city in a dress shop. Strong and very much in love with Edward Angkatell, but also aware he still sees her as a “kid”.
Gudgeon: (40+) Butler of the “old school”. Feudal in his desire to serve and protect the family.
Edward Angkatell: (35-50) Distant cousin of Sir Henry Angkatell, and entailee of the family's beloved house, Ainswick. Charming; lives in the past. Devoted to Henrietta Angkatell (unrequited). He despises himself, thinking he is good for nothing.
Gerda Cristow: (30's-40's). Shy underconfident and awkward in social situations. Adores John Cristow with an almost religious fervor and will do anything to please him.
John Cristow, MD: (40-55). Gerda Cristow's husband. Having an affair with Henrietta Angkatell. Former lover of Veronica Craye (married Gerda on the reboujnd of that affair). Very self-confident, attractive, and has great charisma. He is passionate about his work.
Veronica Craye: (40's). Glamorous Hollywood Star. Ex-London girl who has risen to the top. Her “roots” show when she is crossed. Arrogant, self-absorbed and ruthless. Manipulator by any means.
Inspector Colquhoun, CD: (40's-50's). A quiet, thoughtful and sympathetic man with charm and a sense of humor. He has the difficult task of working out whodunnit!
Detective Sergeant Penny: (Any age) Observant, intelligent. More humble roots than Inspector Colquhoun, but knows how to use that in the servant's hall.
"The Hollow" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
