BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY Submission - Cleveland Playhouse and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Auditions

BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY - NYC Appointments

Various Producers

APPOINTMENTS

NYC auditions will be held September 12th, by APPOINTMENT ONLY.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

LORT B; $861/week min

SEEKING

Submissions from Equity Actors for various roles in this co-production of the Cleveland Play House and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Note: AEA members must submit directly in ordered to be considered via this posting (no agent or third-party submissions). See breakdown

INSTRUCTIONS

Email or mail picture and resume ASAP for consideration. Mark submissions: BASKERVILLE [Role___] / NYC Appointment AEA Submission

SUBMIT TO

klappercasting@gmail.com

Stephanie Klapper Casting

39 West 19th Street

12 th floor

New York, NY 10011

PERSONNEL

Producers: Cleveland Play house and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Cleveland Play House Artistic Director: Laura Kepley Cincinnati Playhouse Artistic Director: Blake Robison Director: Brendon Fox Playwright: Ken Ludwig Casting: Stephanie Klapper Casting

OTHER

Cleveland Play House Dates: 1st rehearsal: 12/27/16; 1st Preview: 1/21/17; Opening: 1/27/17; Closing: 2/12/17. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Dates: 1st rehearsal: 4/14/17; 1st Preview: 4/22/17; Opening: 4/27/17; Closing: 5/21/17

Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to submit.

BREAKDOWN

Ken Ludwig’s madcap adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery, transforming “The Hound of the Baskervilles” into an all-out comedic theatrical adventure. Full of humor, horror, and plenty of stage magic, five actors play nearly 40 roles in this caper that is equal parts comedy and adventure. Baskerville’s fast-moving, pulse-pounding and murderously funny ride plays out in grand scale, proving just how far from elementary the truth can be. The world’s favorite detective returns in the most famous case of his career; the gloomy and foreboding world of fog, quicksand, moors and monsters that combine to create a dizzying web of clues. Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. Watson must unravel them quickly if they hope to save the latest heir to the Baskerville fortune from a centuries-old curse.

NOTE:

We are assembling an ethnically diverse ensemble of actors who are versatile, energetic, fun, and have the stamina necessary to play roles that seamlessly shift from one to another.

Actors with experience with classical work, as well as familiarity with plays in the styles of The 39 Steps, Shipwrecked!, and/or Peter and the Starcatcher are an ideal fit. The play requires that the actors can embody these vivid characters while delivering rich language with high energy and without parody. Seeking actors who will commit to the heightened style without caricaturing.

For auditions, actors should adopt the appropriate dialects for the roles they are reading for. (For example: for the role of Sir Henry, Baskerville, a Texan accent would be appropriate. For British characters, unless noted otherwise, please employ a Standard British accent.)

We are seeking actors who will commit to both productions of this show.

SEEKING:

SHERLOCK HOLMES:

Late 30s – 40, male. Highly intelligent, confident, quick-witted, and obsessive. Lives to solve mysteries and discover the truth. Thinks very highly of his close friend Watson. ANY ETHNICITY

DOCTOR WATSON:

Early to mid 40s, male. Smart, grounded, and full of heart. Doctor Watson is full of wonder. He lives to have adventures and assist his close friend Holmes. ANY ETHNICITY

ACTOR ONE:

30s – 40s, male. 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). ANY ETHNICITY

ACTOR TWO:

20s – early 30s, male. Must show great versatility both physically and vocally. Plays multiple roles, including SIR HUGO 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). ANY ETHNICITY

ACTRESS ONE:

20s – early 30s, female. 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). ANY ETHNICITY