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French Creek Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for…
Ken Ludwig’s
“Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery”
Directed by Lorain native and Los Angeles-based film & TV director John Baumgartner
(JohnBaumgartner.com)
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as these intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be.
PERFORMANCES:
September 13-15 & 20-22, 2024
Friday & Saturday performances @ 7:30 p.m.; Sunday performances @ 2:00 p.m.
at French Creek Theatre (4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village)
AUDITIONS:
June 19, 2024 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
at French Creek Nature Center - 4530 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Looking for 5 actors (female & male considered for all roles) for the following roles:
SHERLOCK HOLMES: to play 30-55
Highly intelligent, confident, quick-witted, and obsessive. Lives to solve mysteries and discover the truth. Thinks very highly of his close friend Watson.
DOCTOR WATSON: to play 40-60
Smart, grounded, and full of heart. Doctor Watson is full of wonder. He lives to have adventures and assist his close friend Holmes.
ACTOR ONE: to play 18-55
Must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including Stapleton (seemingly geeky butterfly lover persona conceals the psychopath within), Barrymore (mournful caretaker of Baskerville Hall), Milker (scrappy Dickensian urchin boy) and Dr. Mortimer (elegant, friendly, passionate).
ACTOR TWO: to play 18-55
Must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including Sir Hugh Baskerville (brutal, cruel
Cavalier), Wilson (exuberant, hearty head of messenger office), Sir Henry Baskerville (Texan relation to Baskervilles.
Open-hearted, earnest, ready for adventure and to fall in love), and Inspector Lestrade (cocky police inspector).
ACTOR THREE: to play 18-55
Must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including Miss Stapleton (Stapleton’s initially
secretive, scared “sister” who falls passionately in love with Sir Henry), Mrs. Barrymore (severe, humorless Swedish
caretaker of Baskerville Hall), Mrs. Hudson (older, maternal housekeeper for Holmes), and Cartwright (scrappy urchin boy).
All Ethnicities and genders considered.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a one-minute comedic monologue (contemporary or classical). Video submissions will be accepted to LorainAuditions@gmail.com and are due June 19, 2024, by midnight. In-person auditions will take place at French Creek Nature Center from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CALLBACKS
Callbacks will take place on June 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at French Creek Theatre.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin July 8, 2024, at French Creek Theatre in Sheffield Village (4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village) scheduled based on cast availability.