Angel Street (also known as Gaslight) is a 1938 Victorian thriller by
Patrick Hamilton where Jack Manningham systematically manipulates his wife, Bella, into believing she is going insane to hide his past crimes. While he searches for hidden jewels, Inspector Rough uncovers the truth, enabling Bella to reclaim her sanity and agency.

When:

• Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Where: Garland Civic Theatre Office - 517 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75040

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Callbacks: Monday, July 20 at 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Credits

By Patrick Hamilton

Production Crew

Director: Mark Hawkins

Audition Details

• Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444A5A92FA5FD0-64487509-angel
• Please bring a Headshot and Resume
• Sides will be provided by Director
• Cold readings from the script – no monologue required
• Please arrive early to complete an audition form and be ready to stay for the full audition window if needed

Questions? Email the director, Mark Hawkins - info@garlandcivic.org.

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Rehearsals

Rehearsals begin immediately, July 2026.

Performances

• August 28 - September 13
• Friday & Saturday 7:30 PM, with a call time of 6:00 PM
• Sunday shows are a matinee at 2:30 PM with a call time of 1:00 PM
• The last Saturday, the performance is at 2:30 PM with no evening show

Characters

British accents are encouraged but not required.

Whether you’re a returning performer or looking for your first mysterious role, we’d love to see you at auditions. Step into the gaslit world where nothing is quite what it seems . . .

We are seeking 5 actors for the following roles.

Mrs. Bella Manningham
35 - 50

The victim. The central character in this drama was once a radiant beauty, has a haggard, wan, frightened air, with rings under her eyes, which tell of sleepless nights and worse. Sensitive, intelligent, and emotionally unraveling under pressure. Requires a massive emotional range: moving from panic and self-doubt to a final, fierce reclamation of her sanity.

Actress must be comfortable with choreographed violence and stage kissing, as these are required for the script's climax.

Ingrid Bergman won her first Oscar for this role. The 1948 Broadway revival starred Uta Hagen.

Mr. Jack Manningham
35 - 50

Handsome, charismatic, and dangerous. Bella’s husband is suave, intelligent, ruthless: a charming gentleman on the surface, sinister underneath. He must shift instantly from warmth and seduction to chilling cruelty without becoming a caricature.

Actor must be comfortable with choreographed violence and stage kissing, as these are required for the script's climax.

In the 1942 Broadway production this character was played by a young Vincent Price.

Inspector Rough
55 - 75

The engine of the play. Supremely confident, cheerful manner. A somewhat quirky gentleman police-detective who lets nothing get in his way. He is wiry, active, brusque, friendly, overbearing. He has discovered some secrets and decides to pay the Manninghams a visit. Needs a "paternal" energy and the ability to handle long passages of narration with suspense and wit.

Elizabeth
55 - 85

Salt of the earth, reliable. Loyal to Mrs. Manningham, mistress of the house. The older of the Manningham’s maids is an amiable woman, subservient but very loyal, mature housekeeper who quietly watches everything unfold. She is stout, amiable, and subservient, but holds deep moral courage. Needs to convey worry and loyalty through silence and small gestures; she is Bella's only true ally inside the home. Cockney accent.

Nancy
18 - 25

The Manningham’s other servant is a self-conscious, young, bold, pretty and flirtatious "cheeky" maid with ambition and big attitude. Character age is 19. She is a taunting flirt who openly flirts with Jack. Requires strong sensuality; she is Jack’s tool to further isolate Bella. A young 18-year-old Angela Lansbury made her movie debut and garnered an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of this character.

Two Uniformed Policemen

Two big guys who look good in Bobby outfits. Roles with no lines, they wrestle and restrain the physically imposing Mr. Manningham in the final scene.