What's more nightmarish, not being able to trust those around you or not being able to trust yourself? Elaine sees a body in the window of an abandoned, squalid unit across the street from the Wheelers home but the body disappears before her husband, best friend or maid have a chance to witness the body. The story is filled to the brim with tricks and twists.

When:

• Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
• Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Richardson Theatre Centre - 518 W Arapaho Rd Suite 113, Richardson, TX 75080

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Callbacks: if necessary, Tuesday, June 23, at 7:00 PM

Credits

By Lucille Fletcher

Production Crew

Co-Director: Rachael Lindley
Co-Director: Lorna Woodford

Audition Details

• Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0445ACAC2CA0FF2-64222967-auditions
• Please choose only one time slot
• Please bring a resume and current photo
• Professional headshots are not required
• Please come prepared to list all conflicts

Actors will receive a stipend.

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Absolutely no conflicts during tech week.

Rehearsals

• Read through will be August 18
• Rehearsals will start September 8
• Sundays at 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Mondays - Thursdays at 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Performances

• Please note that this is a 4 weekend run
• Friday October 9 at 8:00 PM
• Saturday October 10 at 8:00 PM
• Sunday October 11 at 2:00 PM
• Thursday October 15 at 7:30 PM
• Friday October 16 at 8:00 PM
• Saturday October 17 at 8:00 PM
• Sunday October 18 at 2:00 PM
• Thursday October 22 at 7:30 PM
• Friday October 23 at 8:00 PM
• Saturday October 24 at 8:00 PM
• Sunday October 25 at 2:00 PM
• Friday October 30 at 8:00 PM
• Saturday October 31 at 8:00 PM
• Sunday November 1 at 2:00 PM

Characters

Elaine Wheeler
30s - 40s

Wife, emotionally fragile and feels betrayed. Suspicious and haunted by a tragic past. Elaine looks for validation and when it is not forthcoming, she questions her sanity. Slowly builds confidence as the play progresses.

John Wheeler
30s - 40s

Elaine's husband. Very practical and in charge of his home. Deals with problems quickly and logically, dismissive of his wife's story and exasperated by her erratic behavior.

Blanche Cooke
30s - 40s

Elaine's best friend. A nurse by training. Currently a houseguest in the Wheeler home, she is concerned for Elaine's mental health.

Next 2 played by the same actor

Vanelli
30s - 40s

Streetwise NYPD patrolman. Affable, has an eye for fine art.

Curtis Appleby
30s - 40s

Eccentric neighbor, busybody, interested in the Wheeler home and what takes place.

Next 2 played by the same actor

Dr. Tracey Lake
40s - 60s

Noted psychologist. Professional clinical behavior. Tries to gain Elaine's confidence.

Helga
40s - 60s

German maid. Has been with Elaine since before the marriage. Distrustful of John.

Next 2 played by the same actor

Sam Hoke
40s - 50s

Owner of the local deli. Working class man. Frustrated, angry and defensive with the talk of murder hurting his business.

Lieutenant Walker
40s - 50s

Homicide detective. Jaded and overworked, has no time for games.