CVP holds Open Auditions for our productions, meaning they are open to anyone 18 yrs and older. No experience is required! CVP accepts both novice and experienced actors, and we provide a fun, casual and non-judgmental atmosphere. CVP is a non-equity community theatre that thrives on volunteers from the local community. CVP membership ($35/year) is required for everyone in a production.
Auditions consist of readings from selected scenes, called “cuts” or “sides”; scripts/sides will be provided at the audition. Actors may attend one or both nights of auditions. Contact the director if you need to schedule an alternate audition time/date.
Auditions are held at The Depot Theatre, 4861 White Lake Rd., Clarkston MI 48346
Upcoming Auditions
Audition Dates:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm & Sunday, December 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
ALL THE BETTER TO KILL YOU WITH
By Fred Carmichael
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. (Comedy/Thriller)
Director: Destiny Brent, Assistant Dir.: Recalia Miller, Producer: Sean Mueller
2026 Performances: March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21
Another love triangle causes another murder. But in the hands of author Fred Carmichael, All the Better to Kill You With, the age-old story becomes a tale of intrigue and jealousy, an intricate interweaving of truth and deception. The audience sees everything, so the question is not “whodunit,” so to speak, but rather will the murderer be found out.
Characters:
EVELYN HOPKINS – a woman in her forties, she is attractive, but somehow is a cold-seeming person. At heart, she is a well-intentioned friend and has a keen sense of humor with a hard surface covering it.
ERICA TRAVERS – somewhat younger than Evelyn, she has a warmer personality. She is not what would be called a beautiful woman, but her personality and healthy outlook on life make her appear so. An active sportswoman, she has a rangy, tailored quality that giver her a constantly alert appearance.
RUSSELL LIVINGSTON – slightly older than Erica, he is a successful businessman and an active athlete. He has retained a sense of humor towards life and himself and has a distinctly appealing and attractive air about him.
DOUGLAS TRAVERS – a little older than Erica, he is past his prime but is still a vibrant and alertly attractive man. Although usually exceedingly pleasant, he has a temper and his quicksilver moods leave one never sure what he will do next.
PAUL TRAVERS – younger than his brother, he is very good-looking in a weak way which often appeals to women. He has an outward conceit and an inward weakness with a certain distrustful trait that shows through at times. He knows his good points and capitalizes on them.
CHIEF INSPECTOR HENDERSON – a middle-aged man, quiet and competent, he has a wry sense of humor. He is methodical and thorough in everything he does and is constantly mentally alert, although it doesn’t always show. His eyes and ears take in everything and nothing will hurry him in the performance of his job.
ROGER PARKINS – a young man in his twenties, he is on his first major case and his excitement is apparent. He has great respect for his superior and is intensely interested in everything that goes on. His overzealous attitude will lead him to go headlong into things without yet having thought them through.
If anyone needs to schedule a different time, please text the director at 248-571-3247 or email theatricaldestiny@gmail.com