Auditions - Prescription: Murder at PowPAC

Name: Auditions - Prescription: Murder at PowPAC
Start: 2025-09-22T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-22T21:00:00-07:00
Location: 13250 Poway Rd, Poway, CA, United States, California 92064

Schedule

Mon Sep 22 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

13250 Poway Rd, Poway, CA, United States, California 92064 | Poway, CA

AUDITIONS at PowPAC, The Poway Performing Arts Company:
Prescription: Murder
by William Link and Richard Levinson
By arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Director - Jonathan Sturch
Producers - Dorothy Courtney & Cheryle Tkach
Audition Info:
PowPAC welcomes and encourages actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to submit for these roles.
• PowPAC Theater is located at 13250 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 (Upstairs) – Elevator access in rear of building.
• Auditions Monday, September 22nd and Tuesday, September 23, 2025. 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Arrive early for paperwork and schedule comparison).
• Callbacks will be by invitation Wednesday, September 24, 2025, if required.
• Auditions will consist of readings from the script or other media chosen by the director.
• Please bring a resume of theatrical experience and a headshot.
• Appointments maybe made by email to producer, Dorothy Courtney [email protected].
• Watch for updated information on our Auditions webpage at www.powpac.org and on our Facebook page.
Compensation & Union Contract Details
• No Pay – Volunteer Organization
Rehearsals and Performance Dates:
• On-site rehearsals will be in early December, 3-4 evenings per week, Sunday through Thursday based on cast availability.
• Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m., January 23rd through February 22nd, with Saturday matinees on January 31st and February 14th at 2:00 p.m.
About the Play:
In this 1962 hit, Dr. Roy Flemming, a brilliant psychiatrist, and his mistress, Susan Hudson, plot to murder his neurotic, possessive wife, Claire. Their plan involves a complex impersonation to establish an alibi. Lieutenant Columbo, a shrewd but unassuming detective, engages in a battle of wits with Dr. Flemming, ultimately uncovering the truth through his characteristic persistence and insight.
About the Characters:
Dr. ROY FLEMMING
Age: 40-50s
Presenting: Male
Ethnicity: Any
Character: A polished, urbane New York psychiatrist in his forties. Highly civilized, pragmatic, at all times gives the impression of a cold, functioning intelligence.
CLAIRE FLEMMING
Age: 40-50s
Presenting: Female
Ethnicity: Any
Character: A brittle, sardonic product of New York's East Side. She shows the strain of a loveless marriage.
Note: character will be killed on stage with body visible for 10-15 minutes.
SUSAN HUDSON
Age: 20-40s
Presenting: Female
Ethnicity: Any
Character: Young and extremely attractive, with a hint of latent sensuality. She is not particularly complicated, but as the play progresses she shows the burden of increasing tension.
LIEUTENANT COLUMBO
Age: Any
Presenting: Male
Ethnicity: Any
Character: A rumpled police official of indeterminate age. He seems to be bumbling and vague, with an overly apologetic, almost deferential manner.
This masks an innate shrewdness, however, a foxy knowledge of human nature. (should find quirks of character without imitating Peter Falk)

DAVE GORDON
Age: late 20s-40
Presenting: Male
Ethnicity: Any
Character: A smooth, boyish lawyer with his eye on a political future. Smaller role (Actor may also play Delivery Boy)

MISS PETRIE
Age: Any
Presenting: Female
Ethnicity: Any
Character: Dr. Flemming's secretary. A pleasant, efficient woman with a genuine liking for people. Smaller role
About the Theatre:
PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization fully run by volunteers. PowPAC is a proud member of AACT, ACT-SD, San Diego Performing Arts League, and the Poway Chamber of Commerce. PowPAC welcomes and encourages volunteers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to be a part of our organization.