An Ideal Husband
by OSCAR WILDE
AUDITION INFORMATION
The Storm Theatre Company presents AN IDEAL HUSBAND by Oscar Wilde
Artistic Director: Peter Dobbins
Associate Artistic Director: Fleur Phillips Dobbins
Important Dates
Performance information
Opens: 2/6/26
Closes 2/22/26
All performances are Wednesday thru Saturday evenings at 7:30pm
There are two matinées on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm
Rehearsal information
Rehearsals begin January 5, 2026
Rehearsals will take place on weeknights 6:30 to 10:00pm and on Saturdays 11:00 - 4:00pm. All rehearsals will take place at Art NY Rehearsal spaces (520 8th Avenue) and at the Sheen Center.
Submission Information
Submissions will be available through Actors Access early October; deadline to submit 10/8.
A full breakdown will be available through Actors Access in early October. This will be a NYC Showcase contract which utilizes AEA as well Non-Union actors. Callbacks are November 1st in NYC in person.
BREAKDOWN OF CHARACTERS
LORD GORING, 28-37 “Well-bred” and charming. “He is clever but would not like to be thought so.” He presents himself as "a flawless dandy”, trivial and idle, but he is alert, observant, and possessing unsuspecting depth. He is fond of being misunderstood. It gives him a "post of vantage” In love with Mabel Chiltern.
MRS CHEVELEY, 27-40 “A genius in the daytime and a beauty at night” Intelligent, charming and cunning. “In all her movements she is extremely graceful. A work of art, on the whole, but showing the influence of too many schools.”
SIR ROBERT CHILTERN, 37- 45 A member of Parliament. Handsome, dignified, a “success.” “Intensely admired by the few, and deeply respected by the many. The note of his manner is that of perfect distinction, with a slight touch of pride.”
LADY GERTRUDE CHILTERN, 27-40 A “classic” beauty. Intelligent, high minded and holds her herself and others to the highest levels of conduct.
MABEL CHILTERN 20-24 “a perfect example of the English type of prettiness”. “Well bred”, charming, romantic, but also outspoken. Funny in a fesh and unselfconscious way. In love with Lord Goring and waiting for him to propose.
LORD CAVERSHAM, 60-75. Commanding presence. Irritable towards what he sees as his son’s (Lord Goring) idleness and triviality.
LADY MARKBY, 55-70 . A formidable presence, but surprisingly gentle and kind.