Auditions set for dramatic comedy ‘Witch’

Auditions will be held Jan. 7 for Whitefish Theatre Company’s production of “Witch.”

In writer Jen Silverman’s smart modern fable, mischief is afoot in the sleepy village of Edmonton and the fate of the world is at stake. 

In one of the oldest storylines around, Scratch, a slick, young devil dressed as a junior salesman, arrives in search of people’s souls in exchange for their deepest desires. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled the witch of Edmonton and cast out by the town, but her soul is not readily bought. As the citizens begin to take advantage of the devil’s deals, Elizabeth stuns the handsome, self-centered Scratch by standing her ground. This sharp, inventive, and fiendishly funny new play debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by. 

This is a black curtain production, which means actors will read from scripts and there will be minimal sets and costumes, providing a great opportunity for actors of all experience levels to perform on stage.

The cast calls for two women and four men. Auditions start at 7 p.m. No experience or preparation is necessary to audition. Pages from the script will be provided at the auditions. Scripts are also available for review at public libraries around the valley. 

Rehearsals begin Jan. 8 with performances on Jan. 20 and 21. Justin Alred will direct the production. 

For more information call 862-5371 or visit www.whitefishtheatreco.org.