About The Show

Tony and Margot Wendice appear to have rebuilt a calm life after years of strain and Margot’s brief affair with writer Max Halliday. But Tony’s charm masks a colder plan. Having married Margot for her wealth, he now intends to secure it by arranging her murder. He recruits an old acquaintance, the desperate Captain Lesgate, and crafts a meticulous scheme. When Margot fights back and Lesgate is killed, Tony scrambles to frame the incident as self defense against a blackmailer. With Max’s suspicions and Inspector Hubbard’s sharp eye closing in, Tony’s perfect plan slowly collapses around him.

 

Team:

Co-Directors: Linda Thompson & Brad Sergi

Assistant Director & Stage Manager: Chris Morales

Assistant Director: Felicia Grady

 

Auditions (Open Call Either Day): 

Monday, June 29th, 2026 from 6:30PM to 10PM

Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 from 6:30PM to 10PM

 

Callbacks (By Invitation Only): 

TBD

 

Where: 

• Canyon Theatre Guild (White Building/Studio)

• 24238 Main Street, Newhall, CA 91321

 

Rehearsals: 

• Rehearsals start after July 4th, 2026

• Rehearsals will be Monday through Friday, 7PM to 10PM

• There will be some Saturday morning rehearsals

 

Performance Dates (MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE DATES): 

• September 25th, 2026 through November 1st, 2026

 

The Audition: 

• Please bring a resume and headshot if you have one. (Not required.)

• Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.

• Actors of all ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

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The Characters:

 

Tony Wendice

Age: 25–35 A charming former tennis star with a sharp mind and a darker agenda. Smooth, confident, and always calculating his next move. British accent required.

 

Margot Wendice

Age: 25–35 Warm, elegant, and sincere, Margot finds herself caught in a dangerous situation she never expected. Balances vulnerability with inner strength. British accent required.

 

Max Halliday

Age: 25–35 An American crime writer—thoughtful, loyal, and determined to protect Margot. Brings heart and sincerity to the story. American accent required (ex. Cary Grant)

 

Inspector Hubbard

Age: 40–65 A clever, steady Scotland Yard detective with a calm presence and a sharp eye for detail. Often the smartest person in the room. British accent required.

 

Captain Lesgate (Charles Alexander Swann)

Age: 25 – 35 A smooth, slightly worn down opportunist who gets pulled into Tony’s scheme. Charming, tense, and morally flexible. British accent required – Does not need to be BBC/RP.

 

For British Accents: Looking for BBC English/Received Pronunciation.

For American Accent: Looking for Continental/Transatlantic Accent.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Linda Thompson (Co-Director) at DialMCTG2026@gmail.com