Casting Performers for "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940"
The company is holding auditions for John Bishop's brilliant play "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: A group of wacky creatives gather in the mansion of eccentric millionaire Elsa von Grossenknueten in hopes of securing funding for their next Broadway show. Little do they know the notorious Stage Door Slasher is in their midst and Elsa, playing detective, hopes to draw them out. Be ready for a laugh a minute comedy filled with secret identities, hidden passageways, and plenty of action that will keep you guessing until the last minute. Additional info: A rehearsal schedule will be created based on actor availability beginning in late November. Performances will be 1/24, 1/25, 1/26, 1/31, 2/1, and 2/2. Material To Prepare: Directors ask that auditioners please prepare a 1 minute contemporary comedic monologue and be ready to cold read from the script.
10 roles
A wealthy patron of the arts. Eccentric and a bit out of touch, Elsa works with the police to try and nab the Stage Door Slasher
A no nonsense detective working with Elsa. He may be the only sane one in the entire play.
An Irish tenor with his fair share of secrets. This role requires Irish, New York Italian, and German accents.
Renowned director, full of himself, loves to name drop. Has "gone Hollywood", but is returning to Broadway.
Chorus girl and dancer, seems like an innocent girl with big dreams, but there may be more to her.
Struggling comedian, quick with a joke that doesn't always land. Initially timid, but plays the hero in the end.
Broadway producer, an over the top society lady with a penchant for the arts.
Composer of several Broadway hits. He is quick witted and more than a little sarcastic. Probably gay.
The words to Roger's music. Will stop at nothing to perfect her new show, if she can stop fainting. Spends most of the play drunk.
Elsa's maid who is murdered in the opening minutes of the play.
RELATED CASTING CALLS
