OLT auditions being held for ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’

Submitted by Julie Ulmer

Ouachita Little Theatre announces the first play of 2024 to be “Arsenic and Old Lace” directed by Amanda Baker. This popular classic comedy written by Joseph Kesselring in 1939 is still performed on modern stages all over the country. The humor is timeless and the plot hilariously dark.

This show has been on the OLT stage in the past and has been highly successful. Patrons have been asking for encore performances, and they are scheduled for Feb. 1618 and 23-25.

Auditions for “Arsenic and Old Lace” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 16, and from 6-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 at the OLT. Director Amanda Baker says if you are interested and can’t make these dates, you can text her at 479-469-3741 to schedule an audition time before the evening of Dec. 17.

The director is looking for adults or older teens of any gender and varying ages. There are only three female roles, including two spinster sisters, which are major roles to be played by actresses who can play 5070 years old. There is another good role for a woman who can play age 25-40. There are several male roles that can be cast for characters who can play the parts ranging in age from 20-80 years old. The leading role of Mortimer Brewster involves a lot of physical action, as do a few other roles, but there are several characters that are less active.

OLT auditions, as always, are open to anyone who has an interest in performing. This would be a great one to try out your acting chops. Check out oltmena.com and the OLT Facebook or Instagram pages for detailed character analysis and more information on Ouachita Little Theatre. As our motto says, “Come Play With Us!”