Welcome to Pratts Bottom Dramatics Society in existence since 1953.

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AUDITION NOTICE – CLASS WAR

 

Directed by: Bex Martin & Elizabeth Collins

 

We are really excited to be holding auditions for a murder mystery dinner experience, to be performed this September. 

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Set in a community college, the actors will leave clues for the audience to find out ‘whodunnit’!

Actors will be expected to perform scripted scenes and engage directly with the audience in character. This is an opportunity to put your acting skills to the test, working collaboratively to produce an interactive experience for the audience!

You will need to be able to:

• Stay in character for extended periods
• Improvise confidently with audience interaction
• Handle comedic timing and dark humour

 

DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION PACK HERE

 

VIEW THE SCRIPT HERE

 

AUDITION FORM


CHARACTERS

SAMANTHA RICHER-QUICK (Head Teacher)
Playing age: 40–60


Character:
• Charismatic but deeply self-serving
• Obsessed with status, image, and luxury

NICK PINSCHER (Bursar)
Playing age: 35- 65
Character:
• Bureaucratic, controlling, morally dubious, unlikeable
• Socially awkward but power-hungry

CAROLE CURTAIN (Drama Teacher)
Playing age: 25–40
Character:
• Attractive/flirty/ambitious/ dramatic/ slightly chaotic
• Desperate for job security
 

BRYONY BUNSEN (Science Teacher)
Playing age: 40- 65


Character:
• Socially, physically awkward and nervy
• Easily flustered and overwhelmed

ANDY COX (PE Teacher)
Playing age: 35–50
Character:
• Charismatic, confident but not very bright
• Defensive, impulsive and quick-tempered

CHRIS COKE (Lab Technician)
Playing age: 25–45
Could be male or female
Character:
• Intelligent but underachieving
• Always slightly on edge

BILL BOILERHOUSE (Caretaker)
Playing age: 50–75


Character:
• Old-school, grumpy
• Feels undervalued and fears losing job
• Complains constantly but not stupid

DI HAGLEY (Detective)
Playing age: 30–60
Could be male or female

Character:
• Observant, sarcastic, in control
• Drives the investigation
• Must be able to interact confidently with the audience - leads the interaction

PC RACY (Police Constable)
Playing age: 20–50
Could be male or female
Character:
• Over-enthusiastic and occasionally inappropriate
• Loyal to Hagley
• Comedic

Important Dates:

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Read through/auditions: Sunday 31st May 2-5pm at Pratts Bottom village Hall.
Auditions: Monday 1st June 7.30-10 pm at Pratts Bottom village Hall.
First Rehearsal: Monday 6th July 2026. (Rehearsals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings 7.30 -10pm at Pratts Bottom village Hall.)
Performance dates: Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September 2026.

 

If you are interested in auditioning but can't make these dates, please contact us and we will endeavour to find an alternative date.

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Cast members are expected to attend all rehearsals but pre-notified holidays will be accommodated wherever possible.

Please contact us if you have any queries or wish to discuss it further.​​​

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Everyone is welcome to join us - whether you’re planning to audition, help backstage, or you’re just curious. Please do come along and be part of our read through and auditions process.​​​​