Casting Performers for "The Play That Goes Wrong" Play
Casting actors for "The Play That Goes Wrong". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes the smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter! Additional info: Given a prompt, those auditioning will be asked to work in small groups, creating short “scenes” in the style of the play. Those auditioning will also be asked to read from the script multiple times. Participants will have a chance to rehearse with their partners before presenting. There is no need to prepare anything before auditions. However, if you wish to prepare material, select a piece that is in the same style as the play. In this play, the set is one of the main characters with everything “going wrong” in a very safe, controlled way. Those working backstage are VITAL to the production’s success. Actors need to be comfortable "improvising" action and dialogue. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday, beginning Monday, August 25. Start times will be either 6:30 or 7:00 pm depending on the needs of the cast. As we get close to production, an additional Sunday may be added. The play is very much an ensemble piece so regular attendance is vital. When completing the conflicts form, be sure to be thorough. The nature of the production requires rehearsing the technical elements much sooner than most productions. Cast members will be required to learn their lines early. Because of the physical nature of the show, the off-book deadline will be around mid-September. See the attachment for more details. If interested, please apply.
9 roles
He is the head of the theater company and director of the play-within-a-play Murder at Haversham Manor.
A member of the company. He plays Charles the deceased. This is a very physical role.
A member of the company, he plays Thomas, Charles’ old school friend. Robert and Chris are in a power struggle to be president of the drama society. Thinks of himself as a Richard Burton type.
A brand-new member of the company and has never been on stage before.
She is a member of the company and plays Charles’ fiancée and Thomas’ sister. She is vain with a huge ego. This is a very physical role.
A member of the company who plays Perkins, Charles’ butler.
She is the company’s stage manager. She is secretly the best actor. Initially annoyed when she has to step in for an indisposed actor but is on board to save the show. She decides to fight for her chance to showcase her talent.
This can be played by a male or female. They aren’t particularly fond of actors, and they frequently do things they shouldn’t, including engaging with the audience. When things go really wrong, they are forced to act in the play.
Up to four roles of working both backstage and on stage when needed with script in hand.
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