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Actors Needed for "A Murder Is Announced" Play Audition

Woodside, NY, United States
ID: 289359Exp: 8/14/2025
online audition
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Actors sought for production of “A Murder Is Announced”. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: A Murder is Announced is a classic whodunit set in the quiet English village of Chipping Cleghorn. The townspeople are shocked when a mysterious advertisement appears in the local newspaper, announcing that a murder will occur at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock, at 6:30 p.m. that very evening. Despite thinking it's a party game or hoax, curious guests gather at the house. At the appointed time, the lights go out, a gunshot rings out—and a real murder takes place. Enter the unassuming but sharp-witted Miss Marple, who sifts through secrets, false identities, and long-held grudges to uncover the killer. Twists and red herrings abound in this suspenseful and witty mystery. Additional info: All characters have an English accent except Mitzi & Rudi. Character ages are suggestions and are flexible apart from Miss Marple. Audition requirements: - A 1-minute monologue (comedic or lightly dramatic) - A pen - They will be doing sides as well which sets will be provided. Virtual auditions: see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.

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12 roles

Julia SimmonsFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Julia is staying with her Aunt Lettie. She is studying pharmacy. Beautiful but difficult.

Letitia BlacklockFemale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Owner of Little Paddocks, Letitia is a striking individual. She has taken care of her figure and features. She has taken in Bunny as well as Julia, Patrick, and Phillipa. Reserved and opinionated.

Dora BunnerFemale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Dora is Lettie’s school chum who has become her companion. Befuddled and laughable.

Patrick SimmonsMale20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Julia’s brother, Patrick, is a very handsome young man. A jokester fights with Julia.

MitziFemale20-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Lettie’s cook, Mitzi is dark and of Hungarian descent. She is explosive, if not paranoid, but is very funny.

Miss MarpleFemale50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

Miss Marple is overly inquisitive, grandmotherly, but shrewd. Amateur detective.

Phillipa HaymesFemale25-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Tall, rather elegant looking, blonde, and classy, Phillipa is a war widow with a young son.

Mrs. SwettenhamFemale50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Mrs. Swettenham is new to the village. She is very pushy but easily flustered.

Edmund SwettenhamMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A serious young man with pretensions of being a writer, Edmund is dark and foreign-looking, though very British. Embarrassed by his mother. He is interested in Phillipa.

Rudi ScherzMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Rudi is a young Swiss national.

Inspector CraddockMale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Craddock is the local police inspector. He is serious and business-oriented.

Sergeant MellorsMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Mellors is Craddock’s assistant. Sometimes not too bright but diligent.