Death and the maiden
By Ariel Dorfman
Directed by Kim Dyas & VERONIKA WILSON 

Audition Dates

Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June
Recalls: w/c 1st July 

15-19 October,  7.45pm in the Studio 

ABOUT THE PLAY

Set in a country that is transitioning to democracy. Death and the Maiden explores how - and if - a nation can start to heal its wounds after years of living in a dictatorship regime. Gerardo and Paulina are married and have finally started to relax after years of living in fear. When a stranger visits their home at Gerardo's invitation, Paulina thinks that she recognises his voice as one of her torturers - "the Doctor". Determined to administer justice for herself, she takes matters into her own hands and makes sure he pays for his former sins. But, is this stranger really "the Doctor", or simply an innocent citizen?

AUDITION DETAILS 

To register your interest, email the director, Kim Dyas at kim@finepitch.co.uk 

PRODUCTION TIMETABLE

Readthrough and workshops: 3 during July and August
Rehearsals: 6 weeks only from 2 September 

CAST BREAKDOWN

Ages are as listed in the script, but are flexible and playing age will ultimately be dependant on the 'right fit' of the actors cast. 

Paulina Escobar: 38

Gerardo Escobar: around 45
Paulina's husband - a lawyer

Roberto Miranda: around 50
A doctor 

PLEASE NOTE

We are committed to improving diversity in our casting, and unless stated for artistic reasons, we aim to actively adopt an inclusive casting policy.

This is an amateur production. You do not need to be a member of Putney Theatre Company to audition, but actors and crew will need to become a member of Putney Theatre Company to take part in the show for £30 a year. A  £30 show fee will also need to be paid by all actors in the production. We encourage you to become a member of PTC anyway, even if not cast. 

Our company is run by volunteers and we expect all actors cast in a play to volunteer for Front of House duties at least once a year. Our shows could not go up without our Front of House volunteers.