Auditions for The Murder Room
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AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!
Auditions for The Murder Room will be held on November 14 & 15, 2026, from 7-9 p.m.
The Murder Room by Jack Sharkey is a zany, three-act mystery farce that functions as a tongue-in-cheek spoof of classic British crime thrillers. Bring on the RP / Yorkshire accents!
Character Descriptions - All characters except Susan and Barry will need to have a British accent (RP / Yorkshire). All characters will need to have good comedic timing.
Edgar Hollister - Male, early 50s - A member of the landed gentry, a very rich and handsome man. Also plays the role of Abel Howard.
Mavis Hollister - Female, mid 30's - Strikingly beautiful and recently married to Edgar.
Mrs. Lottie Molloy - Female, mid 60's- The matronly housekeeper of 30+ years, knows her business and is sassy.
James Crandall - Male, mid 40's - A police inspector, handsome and stoic in manner.
Susan Hollister - Female, 20's - Edgar's daughter from his first marriage. Very sweet & innocent, always smiling.
Barry Draper - Male, mid to late 20's - Susan's very American fiance. Rugged and very masculine in appearance.
Please prepare a 1-2 minute comedic or dramatic monologue to audition with. For more information and to submit an online audition form, please go to https://www.highspringsplayhouse.com/audition
Auditions for The Murder Room will be held on November 14 & 15, 2026, from 7-9 p.m.
The Murder Room by Jack Sharkey is a zany, three-act mystery farce that functions as a tongue-in-cheek spoof of classic British crime thrillers. Bring on the RP / Yorkshire accents!
Character Descriptions - All characters except Susan and Barry will need to have a British accent (RP / Yorkshire). All characters will need to have good comedic timing.
Edgar Hollister - Male, early 50s - A member of the landed gentry, a very rich and handsome man. Also plays the role of Abel Howard.
Mavis Hollister - Female, mid 30's - Strikingly beautiful and recently married to Edgar.
Mrs. Lottie Molloy - Female, mid 60's- The matronly housekeeper of 30+ years, knows her business and is sassy.
James Crandall - Male, mid 40's - A police inspector, handsome and stoic in manner.
Susan Hollister - Female, 20's - Edgar's daughter from his first marriage. Very sweet & innocent, always smiling.
Barry Draper - Male, mid to late 20's - Susan's very American fiance. Rugged and very masculine in appearance.
Please prepare a 1-2 minute comedic or dramatic monologue to audition with. For more information and to submit an online audition form, please go to https://www.highspringsplayhouse.com/audition
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