She loves her magic and has fun using it. She is slightly eccentric and a bit mischievous. Queenie: (mid 40s-mid 60s) Gillian’s aunt, also a witch, although not as powerful as Gillian. Despite being under a powerful love spell, Shep occasionally senses that something unorthodox is happening. He does not believe in witchcraft. Shep: (early 30s-late 40s) A gentleman, a successful NY publisher, a hard-working man who is ready to get on with the next phase of a “successful” life…marriage. Gillian is restless and experiences a major personality transformation during the play. She is the landlord of a Murray Hill brownstone where she, her Aunt Queenie, and Shep Henderson live. Gillian: (late 20’s-early 40’s) Intelligent, sophisticated woman who is also a practicing witch. But witches, unfortunately, cannot fall in love, and this minute imperfection leads into a number of difficulties before they find out if they can live happily ever after.Ģ women/3 men (potentially 3 women/2 men) He falls head over heels in love with her at once and wants to marry her. She casts a spell over an unattached publisher, Shepherd Henderson, partly to keep him away from a rival and partly because she is attracted to him. Gillian Holroyd is one of the few modern people who can actually cast spells and perform feats of supernaturalism. All adults are welcome to audition and perusal scripts are available at the Arts Council offices. This 1950s play calls for 2-3 women and 2-3 men (one role is gender neutral for casting purposes).
Directed by Patrick Butler, the play will be performed on October 21, 22 & 23, 2022. The Auditions will be held at the Historic 1908 Courthouse in Independence. CALLING ALL AREA ACTORS! The Arts Council will be holding auditions for “Bell, Book, & Candle” by John Van Druten on Monday, August 8th and Tuesday, August 9th at 7:00pm.
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