Eastbound Theatre - Auditions

THE BLISS FAMILY

Judith Bliss – 40’s/50’s, A recently retired, legendary stage actress. She is vain, dramatic, and over-the-top, constantly treating her life and family as a private stage play.

David Bliss – 40’s/50’s, Judith’s husband, a self-absorbed novelist. He is usually locked away trying to finish his latest book and is oblivious to the chaos around him.

Sorel Bliss – 20’s, Their young daughter. Clever and social, she longs for normalcy but is highly argumentative and frequently falls into her family’s manipulative theatrical displays.

Simon Bliss – 20’s, Sorel’s brother, a listless, self-centered artist. He is very close with his sister, perpetually competing for his mother’s attention, and frequently uses his charm to mess with the guests.

THEIR GUESTS (VICTIMS)

Myra Arundel – 20’s/30’s, A fashion-forward, confident socialite. She accepts Simon’s invitation hoping to meet David, coolly rejecting the son’s advances while flirting with the father.

Richard Greatham – 30’s – 50’s, A proper, straight-laced English diplomat invited by Sorel. He is initially attracted to Sorel but ends up baffled by the family’s bizarre behavior.

Jackie Coryton – 20’s, A shy, anxious “flapper” invited by David. She is easily overwhelmed and constantly in over her head when dealing with the bizarre Bliss household.

Sandy Tyrell – 20’s A jovial, athletic young man invited by Judith. He is a devoted fan of her acting but quickly becomes a confused pawn in the family’s games.

THE MAID

Clara – 60’s, overworked, often chaotic housekeeper. She is fiercely outspoken and has a loud presence in the household.

SIDES will be posted soon and available at the auditions