A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER — Actors Auditions

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Marriott Theatre | Lincolnshire, IL

NOTICE: SUBMISSION

CONTRACT

Dinner Theatre
$970 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER (See

BREAKDOWN

). All roles will be understudied.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot, resume and video audition at the link below. Prepare the material for the character you would like to submit for. Videos must be received as an UNLISTED Youtube link or Vimeo link. Audition material, additional audition information and where to submit can be found beginning on 8/31/26 at:
www.marriotttheatre.com/audition/gentlemans-guide-auditions. The Audition and Information link will go live on 8/31/26. The submission window is from 8/31/26 - 9/11/26.

Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026

PERSONNEL

Viewing Submissions:

• Katie Spelman (She/Her) - Director/Choreographer
• Ryan T. Nelson (He/Him) - Music Director
• Peter Blair (He/Him) - Executive Producer
• Peter Sullivan (He/Him) - Artistic Director
• Katie Johannigman (She/Her) - Associate Artistic Director
• Jordan Ratliff (He/Him) - Artistic Coordinator

OTHER DATES

• First Rehearsal: March 25th, 2027
• First Preview: April 14th, 2027
• Press Opening: April 21st, 2027
• Closing: May 30th, 2027
• Possible Extension Through: June 6th, 2027

OTHER

https://www.marriotttheatre.com/

Please reach out to Jordan Ratliff at
Jordan.Ratliff@MarriottTheatre.com or 847-465-1326 ex. 1 if you have any questions or access needs.

Equity's

CONTRACT

s prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

BREAKDOWN

Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming casting process. The team strives to lead with respect, kindness, and generosity. In regard to the character descriptions – they outline the characters as described in the script and in consultation with the creative team. They do not aim to be all-encompassing representations of who might fill these roles. We aim for an expansive and deliberate casting process. We acknowledge that the characters in the script are traditionally presented as either male or female (using he/him or she/her pronouns). We warmly welcome submissions from individuals who identify as gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, or non-binary for the roles that resonate most with their identity.

Video submissions are viewed through the platform AIRTABLE. Please note that viewing submissions through Airtable does not always register as a view on services like YouTube and Vimeo. However, all submissions are viewed by the artistic team.

SEEKING:

MONTY NAVARRO: (Male, 20–35) A charming, clever, and ambitious young man who discovers he is ninth in line to inherit the prestigious D'Ysquith fortune. Determined to improve his station, he systematically eliminates the relatives standing between him and the title of Earl. Requires exceptional comic timing, charisma, and the ability to carry much of the show. Vocal Range: Tenor/High Baritone (Bb2 – Bb4)

SIBELLA HALLWARD: (Female, 20–35) Monty's beautiful, sophisticated, and deliciously self-interested lover. She genuinely cares for Monty but values wealth and social position too much to marry him when he is poor. Witty, glamorous, flirtatious, and emotionally complicated. Vocal Range: Soprano (F#3–G#5)

PHOEBE D'YSQUITH: (Female, 20–35) Monty's distant cousin and eventual romantic interest. Proper and refined on the surface, but spirited, intelligent, and surprisingly adventurous underneath. Requires a strong legit soprano with excellent comedic instincts. Vocal Range: Soprano (B3–C#6)

MISS SHINGLE: (Female, 50–75) A mysterious former servant of Monty's mother who reveals the secret of his D'Ysquith ancestry and sets the entire plot into motion. Sharp, eccentric, and mischievous, with a strong sense of theatricality. Vocal Range: Alto (Eb3–E5)

THE D'YSQUITH FAMILY: THIS ROLE IS CAST.

SEEKING

Cover. (Male, 30–60) One virtuosic comic traditionally portrays the eight members of the D'Ysquith family standing between Monty and the earldom. Transforms rapidly between radically different characters, ages, personalities, and physicalities. Exceptional character acting, stamina, precision, and comedic versatility are essential. Vocal Range: Baritone (B2–G#4)

ENSEMBLE: (Any Gender, 20–70) A highly versatile group portraying servants, mourners, society figures, tourists, guards, townspeople, courtroom figures, and numerous other characters. The ensemble functions almost like a comic Greek chorus, frequently commenting on and propelling the action. Strong legit singing, precise diction, character work, and sophisticated comedic timing are essential. Vocal Range: SATB Ensemble