Readings and Auditions
All readings and auditions will take place in the bar, doors open 6.45pm and start 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. Audition pieces will be available during the night of the reading. You do not have to audition if you attend the reading, come along and join in the fun...bar also open! Entrance is via Strand Street only.
The next reading and auditions are for Murder's in The Heir, directed by Gemma Dodds.
Synopsis
Turn the game Cluedo into a play and you have the masterfully entertaining Murder’s in the Heir! Almost every character in this hilarious mystery has the weapon, opportunity and motive to commit the unseen murder; and it’s up to your audience to decide who actually did it! Each of the heirs to the tyrannical billionaire Simon Starkweather has the means and the motive to do away with him. Starkweather gathers his family and employees to announce the contents of his will. His lawyer, Lois van Zandt, reveals that he has bequeathed vast fortunes to his befuddled niece Fiona, her playboy son Jordan, his great-niece Paula and his grandson Simon III, as well as to his many servants. Then Lois delivers the bombshell! Within hours this will becomes invalid. Of course, the rejected heirs are not pleased, so it’s not surprising when they roam the old mansion carrying such items as an axe, a gun and poison. Predictably, the lights go out, and Simon is discovered murdered. Simon III is determined to find his grandfather’s killer, with the help of detective Mike Davis. The play’s unique ending, utilizing secret ballots gathered at intermission from the audience, determines the killer in this Billy St. John maze of murder.
Casting information:-
Tyrannical billionaire, very old, on his last legs. Actor will have make up to make him look old as also plays Simon Starkweather III
Playing Age:- 35+
Very formal, no nonsense butler working for Simon Starkweather.
Playing Age: - At least 50
Grumpy handyman whose lift does not go all the way to the top!
Playing Age: - 40+
Simon Starkweather's niece by marriage. Slightly confused.
Playing Age: - 45+
Gloomy and stern housekeeper working for Simon Starkweather.
Playing Age: - At least 55
Stern nurse who is in charge of the care of Simon Starkweather.
Playing Age: - At least 50
Private detective, smart and tough.
Playing Age: - 30+
Fiona Starkweather's son, something of a playboy.
Playing Age: - 18-25
Tempermental cook working for Simon Starkweather.
Playing Age: - At least 40
Lawyer for Simon Starkweather, extremely business like and to the point.
Playing Age: - 30+
Grandson of Simon Starkweather, teaches at a college.
Playing Age: - 35+
Simon Starkweather's great niece. From the south-west, pretty.
Playing Age: - 18-25
Young, shy maid working for Simon Starkweather.
Playing Age: - 18-25
Personal secretary, confident and bright.
Playing Age: - 20+
The production will run from 1st September to 8th September, (excluding Sunday).
The reading will take place on 10th May 2018
The auditions will take place on 15th May 2018
Other reading and audition dates: -
- Smother - Reading 21st June; Audition 26th June
- Hound of the Baskervilles - Reading 2nd August; Audition 7th August
