"The Mystery of Edwin Drood" Musical in Need of Actors
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood" musical seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Theatre invites you to solve one of musical theatre’s greatest whodunits — The Mystery of Edwin Drood! Based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel, this hilariously chaotic, audience-interactive musical lets YOU decide who the killer is, who falls in love, and how it all ends. A musical within a musical. A cast of suspicious characters. And a murder only the audience can solve. Additional info: All those auditioning will be asked to sing 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song. For those unable to attend in-person, video auditions will be accepted. Callbacks (by invitation only): November 3rd & 4th. Rehearsals begin the week of November 9. Performances run January 16–25, 2026. If you are interested, please apply.
12 roles
The leader of the music hall troupe. The Chairperson carries the majority of the dialogue and must be quick with a joke and able to improvise. S/he is in charge of keeping the pace of the show moving. Baritone/Low Alto (D#3 F#4 can pop octaves if needed).
The Royale’s male lead, a devilishly attractive cad, and he knows it. In Drood, he is the antagonist. Choirmaster of Cloisterham Cathedral, and uncle of Edwin Drood. In love with Rosa Bud. Madness lurks beneath his smooth exterior. Bari tenor (A2 A4).
Prima donna and London’s leading male impersonator, charming but, as you might expect, with determination and a lot of ego. Must command the stage. As Edwin Drood, she is an attractive, rich, and popular young man who has everything. Mezzo (B3 E5).
The not so innocent ingenue of the Music Hall Royale, Deirdre portrays the love interest of Drood, the young, beautiful and apparently fragile Rosa Bud. True soprano (A3 B5), with a high B natural that can’t be avoided.
Angela has been a favorite of London audiences forever, a staple of tthe stage. As the mysterious Princess Puffer, Madam, opium dealer and general purveyor of vice of all kinds, she is glamorous in her ruin. Serious low alto (F3 D5) must have a big chest voice and lots of rapport with the audience.
Janet is a long standing member of the acting troupe, asked to play the mysterious Helena Landless who hails from a mysterious foreign colony not unlike India. Mezzo (G3 D5 [optional E5]).
Victor is enjoying his premier performance with the Music Hall Royale. His character, Neville, is Helena’s twin brother. Very passionate and often angry. Bari tenor (C3 G4), strong ensemble singer.
This troupe member is a bit of an open book who plays an archetypal vicar, who is also a bit of a lurker, and was in love with Rosa’s mother. Must be significantly older than Rosa. Baritone (C3 G4), strong ensemble singer.
Devotee of the theatre, the everlasting understudy, who finally gets his moment. May have quite a major part if the evening turns out that way. Bari tenor (A2 Eb4 [opt G4 or Bb4]).
“Clown Prince of the Royale” who makes the most of every line and plays the drunkard sexton in Drood. Baritone or Tenor (B2 F4) ensemble singer.
Boy, any age younger than Cricker, Sr. As the Deputy, lowest in the pecking order, and very funny. Any voice range ensemble singer.
Directors will also be casting between 5-7 ensemble players with at least 2 of these in the vocal range of (C4 - D5).
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