Heidelberg Theatre Company presents....

An Inspector Calls

by J. B. Priestley

Director: John Jenkins

Auditions
Sunday February 26 at 6.30 pm
Monday February 27 at 7.30pm
Wednesday February 29 at 6:30pm

Season dates 
3 May to 19 May 2012
– Weeknights and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

Venue
36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna

AUDITION DETAILS:
• 4 males: 20’s to 50’s
• 3 females: late teens to 50’s
• Auditions by appointment only. Email johnthegonz@gmail.com

ABOUT THE PLAY
The play is set on a single night in 1912. A engagement celebration at the wealthy Birling household is interrupted by the arrival of a police inspector who informs the family his visit is due to a young woman's apparent suicide. When challenged on the relevance of this to the family members, the inspector shows the head of the house a photograph of the dead woman. 
From that point on a mystery begins to unfold. Accusations fly back and forth. Involvements become apparent and guilt begins to take control as bit by bit the inspector breaks down the walls of resistance of each household member so that all truly reveal themselves.

With a story built on morals and an ending that those who have watched still talk about today, ‘An
Inspector Calls’ is a classic in every sense of the word. A gripping drama with lessons learned and one
never forgotten.

CHARACTERS

Arthur Birling - 50's - Head of the Birling household and owner of his own manufacturing company.
He is your definitive 1920's, white collar, head of the house. He sees his opinion is the only opinion.
Pompous and arrogant.

Sybil Birling - 50's - Wife of Arthur and woman of the house. Your archetypal wife of a prominent
business man. Very self-assured and protective of her family. Holds high positions in a few
philanthropic organisations, not so much to help the needy, but more to feel the power of her status
over the ones she has the ultimate decision to help or not.

Sheila Birling - Early 20's - Young Daughter of Arthur and Sybil. Like many young ladies of that era,
the most important thing to Sheila is getting married to a wealthy man. Maintaining her status is
important. She has a kind heart, but can sometimes emulate her mother in her arrogance and self-
importance.

Eric Birling - 20's - Young son of the Birlings. Trouble follows this man. He loves a drink, loves the girls
and loves finding any way possible to do things the quick way, which is not always the right way. A
kind hearted rogue, who usually finds himself in trouble because of the fact that he acts before he
considers the consequences of his actions.

Gerald Croft - 30's - Engaged to Sheila Birling. The son of a wealthy business man (who is a
competitor of Arthur). Has finally proposed to Sheila after he virtually disappeared for a few months
without any contact. Believes himself to be an upright man, but has a skeleton in the closet, which
could ruin his future.

Inspector Goole - Late 50's - An inspector of police who arrives at the Birling household to ask
questions regarding the suicide of a young lady earlier in the evening. He commands respect without
being overbearing. Mysterious and thorough.

Edna (Maid) - any age 16 and up - Very few lines, but perfect for someone wanted a start in theatre
and wants to be a part of a classic tale.