NOTE: Virtual Auditions accepted through August 19 (see below). In-person auditions August 19 and 21 at 7278 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Caroline Community Theatre|CCT will open its 2025-2026 season with an innovative production of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, Agatha Christie's stage adaptation of her most confounding whodunnit and the best-selling mystery novel of all time. This production will be directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker (and ISA award-winning actor) Benjamin Bryant, and will feature the official debut of CCT's newly expanded stage and upgraded sound, lights, and effects capabilities (overseen by 2023 Emmy nominee Tommy Zamberlan).
Well-established as a small, beloved local institution in Caroline County (located between Fredericksburg and Richmond, VA), CCT's all-volunteer company continues to attract (and produce) top talent (including accomplished working film/TV professionals) who provide valuable mentorship and networking opportunities for local and regional talents of all backgrounds and experience levels. The result has been sold-out, well-reviewed, and award-nominated shows, punching well above their weight. Come join us as we kick off our new season with this beloved mystery classic.
Virtual/Self-Tape Audition information here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/116ifgPjwPWqag2PcflsZv9kKw7oU-5Av?usp=sharing
CASTING BREAKDOWN:
Vera Claythorne (F, 20s–30s) – A confident, modern and savvy young woman, hired to be the hosts’ secretary. Intelligent and capable, Vera is charming and emotionally complex, but has clear moments of anxiety, vulnerability, and paranoia as the situation unravels. Strong physical presence and emotional range required.
Captain Philip Lombard (M, 30s–40s) – A swaggering, charismatic soldier of fortune. Captain Lombard is a magnetic and resourceful man with a mysterious past and seductive presence. He exudes charm, confidence, and an undeniable undercurrent of danger. Strong stage presence and physical agility required. Should be believable both as a suave seducer and scrappy survivor, with the audience unsure whether to trust him or not. (Character will appear in an open shirt and will change their shirt on-stage at one point.)
Anthony Marston (M, early-mid 20s) – A spoiled, rich, and fit young man—very aware he’s all three. Flirtatious charm meets fully toxic “f-boy” energy, Antony’s charisma only barely masks his narcissism. A thoughtless and narcissistic show-off, Anthony’s default is using his money, connections, and physical attributes to attract women, intimidate men, and avoid the consequences of his actions. This character is a crowd pleaser, with a fun, comic-relief moment and a later “jump scare” appearance. (Character is shirtless in a scene where he comes in from the beach.)
William Henry Blore (M, 40s–50s) – A former police inspector. Blore is practical and often skeptical in the face of the mystery. Has a grounded, physical presence in scenes with others after a brash introduction. Unravels some as the situation deteriorates.
(Role requires a passable South African accent for a portion of dialogue. CCT can coach if actor is willing to learn.)
Dr. Edward Armstrong (M, 40s–60s) – A well-respected doctor with a nervous energy, nagging guilt, and a secret he wants to keep buried. Knowledgeable and professional, Dr. Armstrong grows more and more rattled as the situation intensifies. Must portray a brittle sense of control. Role requires both polish and panic, and the ability to shift between calm authority and strong anxiety.
Sir Lawrence Wargrave (M, 60s–70s) – A retired judge with a stately presence. Intelligent, composed, and methodical, the unflappable Wargrave naturally takes charge when things unravel. Requires a near-Shakespearean gravitas, vocal control, and the ability to hold the room without unnecessary theatricality.
Emily Brent (F, 50-70s) – A judgmental woman with strict moral convictions. Proper, stern, and unapologetic, her emotional repression is masked by an ice-cold authority. Actor must project closed-minded judgment without caricature; she is not a stereotype. Emily commands the audience’s attention, even at her least sympathetic.
General John MacKenzie (M, 60s–70s) – A retired military officer. Dignified and reflective, with a distant air and a strong connection to the past. Needs to convey a deeply haunted interior stillness. Should have presence, gravitas, and subtle vulnerability.
Thomas Rogers (M, 40s–60s) – An experienced, polished manservant with his own secrets. Polite and restrained in front of the guests, hidden layers of stress and tension lie beneath the surface and are revealed when alone or with his wife, Ethel.
Ethel Rogers (F, 30s–60s) – Pale, quiet, and anxious, Ethel is Thomas’s wife and the mansion’s housekeeper stress she is under and the guilt she feels is apparent as she moves from irritation, to fragility, to fear, sometimes in a single scene.
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