Announcing Auditions for
The Game’s Afoot or Holmes For The Holidays
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Lindsey Humphries
Audition Dates:
Saturday, October 17 @ 1:00-4:00PM
Monday, October 19 @ 7:00-10:00PM
Location:
Lewisville Playhouse (160 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057). Entrance in the rear, off Elm St.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be provided prior to audition to all those with an appointment.
Please visit the sign up genius link to schedule an audition:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ACAE2FA7FEC52-66493022-thegames
Walk-ins will be accepted- if you don’t have an appointment but want to audition, we’d love to see you!
If you have any questions, feel free to email lindseyehumphries@gmail.com.
We are committed to diverse casting and all roles are open to characters of all backgrounds. If there is a role you feel is right for you, please audition! Age ranges are based on playable ages.
Rehearsals:
Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday (depending on availability of cast), and Thursdays 7:00-10:00PM and Saturdays 1:00-4:30PM
There will be a break in rehearsals to account for the Thanksgiving holiday and respect actors’ time with their families. The specific dates of rehearsals that week will be determined based on actor availability.
All rehearsals will be held at the Lewisville Playhouse.
First read through Wednesday, October 21st from 7:00-10:00PM
Tech Week: November 29- December 3th (Please do not audition if you have tech week or performance conflicts.)
Performances (3 weekends):
Friday, December 4 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, December 5 @ 8:00PM
Sunday, December 6 @ 3:00PM
Friday, December 11 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00PM
Sunday, December 13 @ 3:00PM
Friday, December 18 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, December 19 @ 8:00PM
Sunday, December 120 @ 3:00PM
Show Synopsis:
In December 1936, Broadway star William Gillette, world-renowned for playing Sherlock Holmes, invites 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.
Character Breakdown:
William Gillette (Male, 40s-60s) An Actor who became famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes. He is charming, dramatic and loves attention. William Invites his friends over for a gathering on Christmas Eve. After a murder occurs, he decides to solve the crime as his on-stage persona “Holmes”
Martha Gillette (Female, 60s+) William’s Mother. An Eccentric, and witty character who dotes on her son. Provides some comic relief. Might be more to her than she lets others see.
Felix Geisel (Male, 30s-50s) William’s best friend. Also, an actor. A nervous, and excitable sort of character. Can often play as a sort of “Watson” to William’s “Holmes.” Married to Madge for an extended period which causes some humorous bickering between the couple.
Madge Geisel (Female, 30s-50s) Another fellow actor and loyal wife to Felix. She has a dry wit and sharp edge which she uses to constantly put Felix in his place. Seems to enjoy the verbal combat between them.
Simon Bright (Male, 20s-30s) A young actor who is a bit naïve. He is in love with Aggie. He comes across as a bit nervous and insecure at times but has a kind and serious soul.
Aggie Wheeler (Female, 20s-30s) Beautiful young actress. Ingenue of the group but has a core of steel underneath that most people would not expect. Engaged to Simon but might have feelings for someone else. Recently lost her husband under very mysterious circumstances.
Inspector Harriet Goring (Female, 40s-60s) Another eccentric character. Arrives to help solve the crime. Her unorthodox style can come across as foolish or brilliant, which can provide some laughs. Either way she always seems to solve the crime.
Daria Chase (Female, 40s-50s) Infamous theatre critic whose cutting and cruel reviews have made her the enemy of many actors. Her arrival is not appreciated by most of the party guests, as she casts secrets and suspicion on the proceedings.