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Casting Performers for "A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder"

Commack, NY, United States
ID: 286396Exp: 7/15/2025
Description:

"A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder" show casting actors. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: In 1907 London, Monty Navarro, a nearly destitute clerk, learns that he is ninth in line to inherit the title of Earl of Highhurst after the death of his mother. The only people standing in his way are members of the D'Ysquith family. He is desperately in love with Sibella Hallward, who will marry for money, not for love. How he solves his dilemma leads to… MURDER. Tony for Best Musical 2014! Additional info: Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music for the piano accompanist provided. You will be asked to read a short monologue with a light British accent. Call Back: July 17, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Rehearsal dates: Sept. 2, 2025 to Nov. 13, 2025 Performance dates: Nov 15, 16, 22, 23, 2025 Mandatory attendance for all performances; no conflicts will be accepted during tech week Nov. 9-13. If you are interested, please apply.

14 roles

Montague "Monty" NavarroMale29-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Effortlessly charming. Must have excellent comic timing and a great sense of the stage. Tenor/Baritone.

The D'Ysquith FamilyMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Plays all 9 of the D'Ysquith family heirs. Needs very strong physical comedy skills and the ability to inhabit multiple characters. Baritone.

Sibella HallwardFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

She has real feelings for Monty, but loves money and status more. Flirty, sexy style, who is a strong mover. Mezzo soprano.

Phoebe D'YsquithFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Monty's virtuous cousin. Must have a sense of irony and humor, with a youthful innocence behind a sophistication. Coloratura soprano.

Miss ShingleFemale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Has served the D'Ysquith family for years. She tells Monty he is a D'Ysquith. Story teller. Cockney accent a plus. Will also appear in ensemble numbers. Mezzo soprano.

MournersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble - performers play multiple characters and must have good movement and physicality. All vocal ranges needed.

Town GuideBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble - performers play multiple characters and must have good movement and physicality. All vocal ranges needed.

Ancestral PortraitsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble - performers play multiple characters and must have good movement and physicality. All vocal ranges needed.

Pub OwnerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble - performers play multiple characters and must have good movement and physicality. All vocal ranges needed.

Pub Owner's WifeFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble - performers play multiple characters and must have good movement and physicality. All vocal ranges needed.

NewsboysMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble - performers play multiple characters and must have good movement and physicality. All vocal ranges needed.

GuardBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble - performers play multiple characters and must have good movement and physicality. All vocal ranges needed.

MagistrateBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble - performers play multiple characters and must have good movement and physicality. All vocal ranges needed.

Named CharactersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble - performers play multiple characters and must have good movement and physicality. All vocal ranges needed.