Casting Performers for Upcoming Productions
The company is holding auditions for "The Sherlock Quandary, or The Consulting Detective...and Me" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The Sherlock Quandary, or The Consulting Detective… and Me" is a mystery play set in post-war 1947 London. It follows Kate Delaney, a struggling private detective living in the shadow of her late father's legacy, as she attempts to solve a high-profile jewel heist while also investigating the mysterious disappearance of a schoolteacher. The story intertwines reality with fictional Sherlock Holmes radio dramas, reflecting Kate’s struggle to prove her worth as a detective and find her place in a changing world. Rate: All roles are available. Non-equity only. Actors will receive a small stipend ($60) and 2 comp tickets. Additional info: Auditioners will be seen in groups of 4 and asked to read sides from the script, which will be emailed in advance. No monologue required. Rehearsals will begin in April. Show dates: June 6-8 & 12-14, 2025 Please come prepared to share a list of your conflicts in April and May. The rehearsal schedule will be set after casting is completed. Please apply if interested.
17 roles
A determined but struggling private detective, trying to uphold her late father’s legacy while feeling the weight of failure and grief. Sharp-witted, but emotionally worn. Principal role.
Kate’s practical and level-headed younger sister, serving as the business manager for the detective agency. She’s nurturing but firm, often keeping Kate grounded. Principal role.
Friendly and talkative, with a working-class charm. Slightly nosy but ultimately well-meaning.
The no-nonsense headmistress of Bexleyheath Girls School. A traditionalist with a stern but caring demeanor.
A bright, curious, and slightly starstruck student at Bexleyheath Girls School. Eager to impress and fascinated by detective work.
A housekeeper or staff member at Bexleyheath School. Observant and quietly capable.
The missing French teacher with a hidden past. Sophisticated and secretive.
A missing heiress entangled in the unfolding mysteries. Elegant but enigmatic.
The iconic consulting detective. Brilliant, precise, and somewhat aloof, with an air of superiority. Principal role.
Holmes’ loyal companion. Warm, good-humored, and pragmatic, balancing Holmes’ eccentricities. Principal role.
A distressed young woman seeking Holmes’ help in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band.” Vulnerable but resilient.
A disguised European monarch. Regal, but flustered and desperate to protect his reputation.
A member of Holmes’ network of street informants (“Baker Street Irregulars”). Street-smart and rough around the edges.
“The Woman,” a clever and confident opera singer who outwits Holmes. Charismatic and enigmatic.
The polished, enthusiastic voice of the radio program. Professional and warm, with a classic “radio voice.”
A serious, factual news broadcaster delivering updates on current events.
A behind-the-scenes sound effects specialist for the radio program. Silent onstage but active in creating atmospheric sounds.
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