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Casting Call For "The 39 Steps" Show

Westfield, NJ, United States
ID: 216000Exp: 2/17/2023
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Auditions for production of "The 39 Steps". Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance! In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called "The 39 Steps" is hot on the man's trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure! Additional info: AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: a) Please bring a current headshot & resume, if possible b) Sides will also be provided at audition c) Bring your calendar and be prepared to list all conflicts. Conflicts not listed at time of audition may not be honored. Call-backs (if needed): Sunday February 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Production dates: May 13, 20, 26, 27, 2023 @ 8PM May 21, 2023 @ 2PM Matinee When applying, please include headshot & other information.

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4 roles

RICHARD HANNAYMale26-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The daring, leading man of the show; charming, innocent, and charismatic. Must have great endurance and superb comic timing. A dapper English gentleman. One half of the leading duo of the leading duo who possesses the Hitchcock-esque suave, dashing, debonaire qualities. He is an artistic soul, a rebel. Actor should be an adept physical comedian, a great listener and responder, and ensemble member. A standard-British accent preferred.

ANNABELLA/PAMELA/MARGARETFemale20-59 y.o.All ethnicities

One half of the leading duo who possesses physical, emotional, and comedic prowess. Actor will play all three roles, with the possibility of stepping into a clown role or two. The role calls for multiple dialects. A paranoid German or Russian spy, a lower-class Scottish farmer's wife, and the upper class British romantic lead of the show. All three dialects should be present. Must have excellent comic timing.

Clown 1Both genders20-59 y.o.All ethnicities

This role calls for exceptional physical and verbal comic ability. Must be able to provide multiple dialects. This actor plays multiple characters, sometimes simultaneously. Great endurance and focus are required. Seeking extremely versatile character actor. Vivacious, debonair, and with substantial authority, the clowns expertly execute 150+ roles with Olympian prowess and skillful comedic timing. Versatility with European accents is a plus. Must be able to lift certain set pieces.

Clown 2Both genders20-59 y.o.All ethnicities

This role also calls for exceptional physical and verbal comic ability. Must be able to provide multiple dialects. This actor plays multiple characters, sometimes simultaneously. Great endurance and focus are required. Seeking extremely versatile character actor. Vivacious, debonair, and with substantial authority, the clowns expertly execute 150+ roles with Olympian prowess and skillful comedic timing. Versatility with European accents is a plus. Must be able to lift certain set pieces.