Theater Audition for "The Midnight Torch" Play

A principled and scientifically minded junior investigator and amateur inventor, ahead of his time with his investigative methods. Truly brilliant in nearly every regard, he works tirelessly to solve even the most ingenious murders. Terribly handsome and with a wry sense of humour, he can nevertheless be very awkward thanks to his specific intellectual pursuits and his repressed Catholic sense of decorum.

A credulous constable with good instincts and an active imagination. Fiercely loyal to his friend William Murdoch. Good-hearted through and through, George would do anything to help someone in need. Though his flights of fancy can make him seem naive or even daft, he is in fact very smart, and his lateral thinking often proves invaluable in his police work.

BRACKENREID (40s): An irascible police inspector from Yorkshire whose bark is worse than his bite. A no-nonsense man of surprisingly diverse interests who implicitly trusts Murdoch's instincts. MILLER (mid-30s): A novice inventor from Chicago. Full of grand gesture, arrogance, and enthusiasm, Fred has all the confidence in the world. He believes he has an invention that will change the course of history and humanity. Tons of charisma and charm.

A young medical student with an investigative turn of mind. Independent, irrepressible, and a staunch supporter of women's rights, she finally meets her match - and perhaps the love of her life - when she encounters William Murdoch. Ahead of her time, she is noble, defiant, and progressive to a fault. But she also has a playful side, and takes delight in morbid humour.

British dialect. An audio engineer and British intellect with a deeply sarcastic and dry humour. Christine comes from good stock, but her history and the death of her husband is shrouded in mystery. She is a dear friend of Edith, and perhaps more.

German dialect. A chrono-photography expert from Germany, Johannes is arrogant and blunt, almost rude. He claims to be right hand to the Kaiser and boasts a personal relationship to him. He also uses this aristocratic tone to put down his experiences in Canada as low class. Has a sinister air about him.

An aspiring actress that appears sweet and innocent, Kitty needs someone to take care of her. She plays less smart than she is, but is also outmatched in intellect and wit in a room full of geniuses, and feels the insecurity that comes from that.

A widowed philanthropist who was inspired by her visit to the World’s Fair in Chicago and wants to bring that kind of excitement to Toronto. She is well-intentioned but easily manipulated. An intellect herself, she knows how to keep secrets. She has a weakness when it comes to Fred, and her behaviour towards him raises many questions.

A city alderman, Ambrose is a wise man that has been at the forefront of many things that have helped shape the growing city of Toronto. He has also been a well-loved mentor of many young professionals and law enforcement. A ‘man of the people’, he is still a good politician and is enigmatic in nature. Walks soft but carries a big stick (and he knows it).