"The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays" Play Needs Cast
Upcoming auditions for "The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays" play. Seeking actors. Please see the details below. About the project: "It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays." Rate: Non paid. Additional info: This is an open call audition consisting of cold readings from the script. NO audition appointment is necessary. No monologue required. The audition form is attached. Rehearsals take place on evenings and weekends. The rehearsal schedule is determined by the availability of those cast. No rehearsals are scheduled prior to casting. The rehearsal schedule will be determined by the Director and is subject to the availability of the cast and crew. Head shots and theatrical resumes will be accepted but are not required. Please bring a list of ALL conflicts through the final performance. Performance Dates & Times October 25th - 7:30 pm (Friday) October 26th - 7:30 pm (Saturday) November 2nd - 7:30 pm (Saturday) November 3rd - 2:30 pm (Sunday) November 8th - 7:30 pm (Friday) November 9th - 7:30 pm (Saturday) If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
A dynamic and charming stage actor (based on a real person). Has made a fortune from his stage adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, whom he also plays. A dashing leading man and ardent lover of all that the glorious game of life has to offer. Described by Ludwig as, “a strikingly handsome man...good humored, full of irony and life. A sort of modern-day Ulysses.” Transatlantic accent preferred. Stage combat experience a major plus.
The company’s character actor, Felix is histrionic (overly dramatic), a true theatrical who has given his life to the stage. Felix is Gillette’s best friend and occasional sidekick. Married to Madge. A devoted character actor who relishes his craft but is not immune to the occasional bout of jealousy. Described by Ludwig as, “histrionic and arch in a Lionel Barrymore/Sir Toby Belch sort of way.” Transatlantic accent preferred.
The “mangenue” of the company, Simon is an enthusiastic young man, eager to please and find success. A bit of a naïf, Simon can occasionally be overly sensitive. Recently married to Aggie, they make a charming and wonderful couple. Ability to play an instrument is a plus as ukulele is noted in script, but NOT required. A witty jokester who finds humor in nearly everything. Described by Ludwig as, “sweet and enthusiastic.” Transatlantic accent preferred. Stage combat experience a plus.
English and eccentric, completely one of a kind. By turns, witty and incisive, suddenly lost and dim, she is disarming in her inability to be defined. Always off the mark, and yet never far from the truth, somehow, she always gets her man. Described by Ludwig as, “British, eccentric, and one of a kind." ”British accent & stage combat experience a plus.
Gillette’s dotty mother, elegant though a bit foggy, Martha never shies away from a fight. Described by Ludwig as, “somewhat vague and dithering.” New York or New England accent may be appropriate.
Wry and outspoken (think Rosalind Russell), Madge, like her husband Felix, is a lifelong theatrical. A witty and energetic character actress. She has an edge to her, and a sharp tongue, but her affection is genuine. Described by Ludwig as, “flamboyant and wry in a Rosalind Russell smart-mouthed-gal-about-town sort of way.”
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, Aggie is the ingénue of the company. Recently married to Simon, they make a charming and wonderful couple. A genuine and sensitive young actress who is often swept away by the goings on around her. Described by Ludwig as, “a real product of her age...beautiful, bright- eyed, and full of spunk.” This character has a dark side.
Glamorous & gorgeous, Daria is the theatre critic we all love to hate. Biting, bitchy, and utterly charming, you can’t help but like Daria, despite the terrible things she says and writes. A wonderful sense of humor goes a long way towards endearing Daria to the audience. Transatlantic, New York, or even high-class Southern accents may be appropriate. Daria must scream several times.
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