Actors for "The Play That Goes Wrong" Stage Comedy
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "The Play That Goes Wrong" stage comedy, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: A fast-paced comedy about an amateur theatre group attempting to stage a murder mystery, where everything that can go wrong does. Rate: $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) Additional info: First rehearsal: April 6, 2027 Rehearsals: 4/6/27 – 5/2/27 First Preview: May 4, 2027 Opening: May 7, 2027 Closing: May 23, 2027 Highly physical comedy roles Strong timing and improvisational skills required To Work in Kansas City, MO Seeking multiple roles with strong vocal ability. Performers must handle multiple character tracks. Emphasis on storytelling and emotional depth. Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue or two contrasting one-minute monologues. To be considered for a musical, please prepare a contemporary monologue and a brief cut of a traditional or contemporary musical theatre, standard or gospel/blues/funk/soul song. An accompanist will be provided. Material should demonstrate a strong sense of storytelling, emotional connection, and point of view. Please bring 3 copies of your headshot and resume, stapled together, with contact information clearly printed on the resume. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. Directors are looking forward to seeing you at the auditions!
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The show’s director, set designer, costume designer, prop maker, box office manager, press person, voice coach, choreographer, and more. Rigid, uptight, everything really matters to him. Directing and starring in The Murder at Haversham Manor, is the biggest night of their career. The evening's chaos exposes Chris's vulnerability. Plays Inspector Carter and fills in for the role of Mr. Fitzroy in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
An actor who sees himself as a kind of James Bond but is actually perhaps a bit bland. Embodies suave charm with a strong physical presence but feels the weight of each mistake deeply. Excited and having fun, but not naïve, he cares about the play but not to the same extent as others. Very physical role. Plays “Charles Haversham” in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
Blissfully unaware of those around him, he aspires to greatness with a naivety amidst his ambition but remains cheerfully clueless on stage. Ever-optimistic, he does not feel badly when things go wrong and never learns from his mistakes. He wants to be like Richard Burton as evidenced by his declamatory style. He is, however, not a parody of a bad actor. He's just a bad actor. Plays “Thomas Colleymore” in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
New to the stage, Dennis had no real desire to be involved in theater, but steps into acting with the hope of finding friendship. He struggles with lines and pronunciation. May be slightly oblivious but understands when they get things wrong, and audience laughter feels like a spotlight on his mistakes, not a cheer for his efforts. Plays the butler, “Perkins,” in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
While perhaps vain and possessing ego, she truly wants to be loved. Having always secured lead roles, she has an eye on Hollywood. She's convinced of her unmatched talent within the company and struggles with adaptability when faced with unexpected changes, but she is also smart enough to stay on the good side of someone who can help her. The stakes are high for her. Plays “Florence Colleymoore” in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
Refreshingly honest and earnest with no prior acting experience, his sincere attempts to follow directions exactly reflect that he doesn’t think anything through, just looks for approval. He is childlike and naïve, his mistakes are fundamental, he has zero connection with any of the other actors, but when he gets a laugh, he breaks the fourth wall. Uniquely charming. Plays “Cecil Haversham” in The Murder at Haversham Manor.
Usually all business, Trevor is the lighting and sound operator for the play and unexpectedly finds himself in the spotlight due to unforeseen chaos. Comfortable behind the scenes, he's suddenly required to act and hates to perform. He simply wants to get on with the show. Curmudgeonly, easily distracted and doesn’t care for actors.
The company's stage manager, Annie works tirelessly behind the scenes to solve problems and cannot bear to be on stage. She is unexpectedly cast into the spotlight, starting with a book in hand. Initially terrified by acting, the feeling turns to joy, and then to fury. She starts small but grows and grows.
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