HFAC announces auditions for 'Death by Design'

The Houston Family Arts Center has announced auditions for Death by Design, a new work by New York playwright Rob Urbinati.

Death by Design was commissioned by the HFAC and will have its world premiere in September under the direction of Lisa Garza. The play is a madcap murder mystery, set in 1932, that mixes Noel Coward's style with a touch of Agatha Christie. It calls for a cast of four men and four women, ages 20 to 60.

Auditions are scheduled from Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HFAC, 10760 Grant Road. Callbacks, if needed, are Monday, July 25, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Schedule an audition time slot by emailing auditions@houstonfac.com.

Actors are asked to bring a 1-minute memorized comedic monologue and be prepared to read from the script.

Rehearsals begin July 26. Actors will be paid a $75 gas stipend at the conclusion of the show.

For more information, visit houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374.