CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY

DIAL M FOR MURDER-Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher- Hackettstown NJ EPA

Centenary University | Hackettstown, NJ Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

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AUDITION DATE

Thursday, Jan. 15th, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

 

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please call the box office at 908-979-0900. Walk-ins will be seen only if time permits, so advance reservations are encouraged.

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CONTRACT

ITC (Independent Theatre Contract)

$384 weekly minimum

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SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in DIAL M FOR MURDER (See breakdown).

Centenary Stage Company is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the performing arts. We welcome performers of all ethnicities, races, genders and backgrounds to audition. We encourage all to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the audition.

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PREPARATION

Please prepare a monologue appropriate to the material or read from sides provided on the day of auditions. Sides will also be made available online at centenarystageco.org .

Also, please bring recent headshot and resume stapled together.

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LOCATION

Kutz Black Box Theater at Lackland Performing Arts Center

715 Grand Ave

Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Lackland Center and Sitnik Theatre – Holding

 

PERSONNEL

Written By Jeffrey Hatcher adapted from the play by Frederick Knott

Expected to attend:

Carl Wallnau - Director

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OTHER DATES

Starts Rehearsals: Feb. 3rd , 2026

Opens Feb 20th 2026

Closes March 8th , 2026

 

OTHER

For more information - you may call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

 

BREAKDOWN

DIAL M FOR MURDER

SYNOPSIS: A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.

 

SEEKING:

Margot Wendice – late 20s/30s/40s,Female,  English. Wife to Tony and Maxine’s former lover. Victim of an attempted murder. This part will require fight choreography. Margot and Maxine will share a kiss. Grace Kelley played this character in the iconic film.

Maxine Hadley – 30s/40s, Female, American. Successful author. Margot’s former lover. Maxine and Margot will share a kiss.

Tony Wendice – late 20s/30s/40s,Male,  English Husband to Margot. Former schoolmate of Lesgate.

Lesgate – 30s/40s,Male,  English Former schoolmate of Tony. Must have the physical ability to die on stage (i.e., flexibility). This part will require fight choreography

Inspector Hubbard – English. Male or Female  Physical presence of a police inspector.