Cast for "Sherlock Holmes And The Adventure Of The Suicide Club"
Actors sought for production of "Sherlock Holmes And The Adventure Of The Suicide Club". See more info below. About the project: Synopsis: This riveting play based on the Sherlock Holmes stories finds the detective investigating a mysterious group called "The Suicide Club", where individuals who wish to die but cannot bring themselves to do so agree to kill each other randomly. This leads Holmes to unravel a complex web of intrigue and deadly consequences within the elite circles of London society. Additional info: Everyone is welcome. Prior experience is not required. Please prepare a short monologue (no longer than a minute) in a British accent. They will also read scenes from the play. As this show is set in London, British accents are required. Some characters have other accents. Call backs (if needed) on Tuesday August 19. The first rehearsal will be a read-through on Wednesday, August 20. There will be three or four rehearsals each week before the show opens. Show dates October 16 - 26. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
A brilliant, brooding detective at the height of his powers. World-famous for his keen intellect and eccentric manner, yet in this adventure he harbors a mysterious despair.
Holmes’s loyal friend and chronicler. A stalwart doctor and army veteran with a warm, steady presence and keen sense of justice. He provides a grounded, compassionate counterpoint to Holmes’s intensity.
A charming Russian aristocrat (a prince) drawn into the Suicide Club’s deadly games. Suave, romantic, and impulsive, with a flair that masks inner turmoil. Speaks with a Russian accent .
An alluring and mysterious socialite involved in the club’s intrigues. She is Sophisticated, clever, and possibly hiding dangerous secrets; has a strong presence and likely a romantic connection in the story. Speaks with a French accent.
The efficient and authoritative organizer of the Suicide Club. Proper, discreet, and always in control of the nightly “game” of murder. She is a cool-headed facilitator who keeps calm even as tensions rise.
A high-society club member seeking dangerous thrills. Confident and restless, with an eagerness for the macabre game. Carries a youthful energy that can turn anxious under pressure.
An elderly gentleman of the club, frail and sorrowful . He appears resigned to fate, with a poignant air of despair as one who has lost much and sees the Suicide Club as a last resort.
A mysterious club member who speaks with a German accent . Cultured and coolly observant, possibly an outsider with unknown motives. Sophisticated in manner, yet secretive.
One actor plays both roles. Mycroft Holmes – Sherlock’s older brother, a high-ranking government official with a razor-sharp mind and dry wit. Authoritative and enigmatic, he is as brilliant as Sherlock in his own way. Mr. Richards – An enigmatic gentleman drawn into the Suicide Club’s affairs, reserved and shrewd. Both roles are polished and intelligent figures.
One actor plays three distinct roles. Inspector Micklewhite – A diligent Scotland Yard inspector, methodical and experienced in police work. Roundy – A chemist and shop owner, intellectual. A.C. Crosse – A secretive, possibly frail gentleman whose understated demeanor masks deeper intentions.
One actor plays all three roles. Mrs. Hudson – Holmes’s landlady, a no-nonsense yet caring older woman. Lucy O’Malley – A young Irish working-class woman with a frank, spirited demeanor as she provides crucial information. Older Lady (Witness) – An elderly, upper-class lady who serves as a witness with key evidence, poised but perhaps a bit rattled. This track calls for a character actress adept at both comedic warmth and sincere gravity. (able to play a younger adult & an older matron).
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