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Actors who admire Noel Coward's comedic ghost story, "Blithe Spirit," are invited to audition for GreenMan Theatre Troupe's November production of the celebrated British play. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 27 and 7 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2023, at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St. An audience favorite, "Blithe Spirit" showcases the humorous antics of Brits Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth, who get more than they bargained for when they invite a medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a seance at their home.

GreenMan Theatre first produced Coward's "improbable farce" as part of their second season in 2005. "We're ready to have fun with this show again as part of our 20th anniversary this year," said David Soria, GreenMan Theatre's Artistic Director, and the play's director. "It's a great play for actors. The characters are all delightful. Even the smaller roles have wonderful comedic moments. Actors will be challenged to learn a proper English dialect and to keep up with the fast pace of the play."

There are roles for five women and two men. The characters include Charles Condomine, a middle-aged writer, and his second wife, Ruth. They have invited another couple, the Bradmans, to join them for dinner. Madame Arcati, an eccentric older woman, is their last dinner guest. Charles has invited her to conduct a seance as research for his book. Although it appears the seance was a flop, Charles is soon convinced that he hears and sees the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Rounding out the cast of characters is the Condomines' inexperienced young maid, Edith.