"Lucky Stiff" A Musical Comedy Casting Actors
Seeking cast for "Lucky Stiff" a musical comedy. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Based on the novel, The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, Lucky Stiff is an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery farce, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds and a corpse in a wheelchair. The story revolves around an unassuming English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing his uncle off as alive, Harry Witherspoon stands to inherit $6,000,000. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn… or else his uncle’s gun-toting ex! Additional info: Get ready to bring the quirky and fast-paced world of Lucky Stiff to life! Whether you're a seasoned performer or looking for your first musical comedy, this is your chance to shine in this hilarious murder mystery farce. Audition requirements: Music auditions will consist of excerpts from songs in the show. Tracks include: orchestral rehearsal (with and without melody), Broadway cast references, and sheet music/lyrics. Audition materials: see the document attached. Note: If you have any known conflicts, please indicate them on the audition form or during the audition. Callbacks (if needed): Sunday, March 23, 2025, in the evening. Rehearsals: April 7 – June 13, 2025 Performances: June 14 – 29, 2025 If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
(32). A shy, sweet-natured English shoe salesman with low self-esteem. Life is passing him by, and he lacks the confidence to take chances. Vocal range: Bari-Tenor (Bb2–F#4)
(30). A dedicated representative of the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn. Serious, mission-driven, and practical, Annabel denies herself small pleasures in life to focus on good works. Vocal range: Mezzo (F#3–F#4)
(42). A handsome, volatile woman with nearsightedness and a fiery temper. Passionate, manipulative, and jealous, she’s a chain smoker prone to outbursts. Vocal range: Belting Alto (F3–F4)
(40). Rita’s nervous and conservative optometrist brother. A pillar of the community, he’s allergic to smoke and highly risk-averse. Vocal range: Bari-Tenor (A#2–G4)
(50). A boisterous and gregarious Italian man with a larger-than-life personality. May wear a beard or eye patch. Vocal range: Tenor-Bari (B2–F#4)
A comedic, non-speaking, non-singing role as Harry’s embalmed uncle.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
Ensemble players (2 men, 2 women). Performers will double a variety of roles. Ensemble members will have solo singing moments.
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