AUDITIONS

THE VISIT
Written by Friedrich Durrenmatt
Directed by Greg Elliott

Being staged at Blackwood Memorial Hall, November 2025

 

Friedrich Durrenmatt's play, The Visit, is a modern classic tale of injustice and revenge which examines what ordinary people are prepared to do in exchange for a more comfortable life. The town of Guellen is down on its luck. It is bankrupt. Everyone is living in poverty. A former citizen, Claire Zacchanassian, left the town when she was 17, in negative circumstances. Now she returns as the wealthiest woman in the world and she is prepared to help her old town, financially, on one condition.
The Visit provides for many roles for actors as citizens, officials, and shopkeepers and numerous actors will play several roles.
The Visit is a chilling drama that will have audiences intrigued from the beginning to the final scene.

 

CAST OF CHARACTERS
• Claire Zachanassian: A wealthy and powerful woman who returns to her impoverished hometown seeking revenge (role has been cast)
• Alfred Ill: A former lover of Claire who is now a shopkeeper in Güllen.
• The Mayor: The town's leader who tries to persuade Claire to donate money.
• The Schoolmaster: A teacher in Güllen who, along with the Mayor, tries to convince Claire to donate money.
• The Priest: A religious figure in the town.
• The Policeman: A law enforcement officer in Güllen.
• Husbands VII-IX: Claire's various husbands, each with their own characteristics and roles in the story.
• Butler: A former Chief Justice who now serves Claire.
• Koby and Loby: Two men who were bribed to defame Claire in the past.

 

SHOW DATES
Charity preview night Tues 18 Nov
Opening night Fri 21 Nov 8pm,
Sat 22 Nov 2pm & 8pm
Fri 28 Nov 8pm
Sat 29 Nov 2pm & 8pm.

 

AUDITIONS
Auditions have been scheduled for Sunday, 27 July, from 6pm, at Blackwood Memorial Hall.

Please see below for a list of characters appearing in the play. If you are interested in applying for a role, or otherwise getting involved in the show, please contact Director Greg Elliott via blackwood.players@gmail.com or 0402 616 924.