| It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. |
| Director: | Cheryl Denson |
| Presented by: | Theatre Arlington |
| Audition Start: | June 14, 10:00am |
| Audition End: | |
| Audition Details: | |
| Audition Location: | Theatre Arlington, 316 W Main St. Arlington, TX 76010 |
| Callback Dates: | |
| Rehearsal Dates: | Rehearsals will begin November 3rd , 2025
Rehearsals will M-F evenings 6:30-10:00 and Saturday Mornings |
| Performance Dates: | December 5-21, 2025
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 2:00pm |
| To Sign Up: | Sign Up to Audition |
| Requirements: | Please arrive at least 15 minutes early with your headshot and resume. |
| Roles Available: | William Gillette / Sherlock (must be able to play late 30s – late 50s): A dynamic and charming stage actor has made a fortune from his stage adaptation of
Sherlock Holmes, whom he also plays. Recently shot in the arm in a bizarre incident,
Gillette is determined to bring his Sherlockian skills to bear on solving the case.
Transatlantic accent preferred. Stage combat required.
Felix Geisel / Moriarty (must be able to play 30s-45): The company’s character actor, Felix is histrionic (overly dramatic) Felix is Gillette’s best friend and occasional sidekick. Married to Madge. A devoted character actor who relishes his craft but is not immune to the occasional bout of jealousy. Transatlantic accent preferred. Actor must be physically strong – literally must be able to move a “dead” woman by himself. Stage combat required / Madge slaps this character. Simon Bright/Zerlinksy (20s-30s): Simon is an enthusiastic young man, eager to please and find success. Simon can occasionally be overly sensitive. Recently married to Aggie, they make a charming and wonderful couple. Ability to play an instrument is a plus as ukulele is noted in script, but NOT required. A witty jokester who finds humor in nearly everything. Transatlantic accent preferred. Stage combat required. Martha Gillette (60+): Gillette’s dotty mother, elegant. Martha never shies away from a fight. Always willing to lob a criticism when necessary. Martha is loyal to Gillette and his gang of theatrical misfits. New York or New England accent may be appropriate. Madge Geisel / Marian (30s-40s): Wry and outspoken (think Rosalind Russell), Madge, like her husband Felix, is a lifelong theatrical. She is game for anything, but back her into a corner and she will come out swinging. Witty and energetic. Transatlantic accent preferred. Stage combat required. Aggie Wheeler / Alice (20s-30s): Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, Aggie is the ingénue of the company. Good-natured and kind, Aggie has had tragedy in her past, though she seems to have dealt with it well, and even moved on. Recently married to Simon, they make a charming and wonderful couple. A genuine and sensitive young actress who is often swept away by the goings on around her. This character has a dark side. Transatlantic accent preferred. Stage combat required – she is “choked” by a male. Daria Chase: Glamorous & gorgeous, Daria is the theatre critic we all love to hate. Biting, bitchy, and utterly charming, you can’t help but like Daria, despite the terrible things she says and writes. With her air of entitlement – Transatlantic, New York, or even high-class Southern accents may be appropriate. Must be a skilled physical comedian as she is dragged around stage a lot by others. Daria must scream several times. |
| Compensation: | Equity Contracts available. Actors will receive a stipend. |
| Originally Posted: | 2025-02-23 |