BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre Non Equity Auditions

IMPORTANT DATES: Auditions will be held Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 4-9 pm. Arrive early for paperwork. Callbacks will be by invitation Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the evening if required. First rehearsal will be Monday, May 25, 2026 OR Thursday, June 4, 2026 (TBD).

AUDITION FORMAT & INFO: Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. PDFs of audition sides will be available for download on the Casting Manager sign-up page no less than 1 week prior to audition. We will read the sides provided, and the director will ask you to take some direction and run with it. Looking for performers with comedic timing, big facial expressions, humility, and looking to have fun.

Our goal is to cast the very best actors for each role. Auditions are in-person only; no video submissions.

Questions: Please contact the Director at vanjrockwell@gmail.com (Subject: Baskerville by Ken Ludwig)

SYNOPSIS: The game’s afoot in this hilarious thriller! Holmes and Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Is there any truth to the legend of a supernatural bloodthirsty hound? Embark on a thrilling adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the mystery of the Baskervilles with wit, charm, and suspense. This murderously funny adventure takes us from Baker Street to the haunted moors of Devonshire with a dizzying web of clues, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters in a perfect mix of farce, slapstick and thrills. Can our heroes discover the truth in time to save the Baskerville heir? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be!

ABOUT THE CHARACTERS & ROLES: We are looking for actors who are willing to take chances, share the fun with both audience and fellow actors, and are willing to engage in what is sure to be an athletic event on stage. Split-second character changes, wigs, moustaches, accents, disguises, beards, and transformations are on the menu. Looking for performers with comedic timing, big facial expressions, humility, and looking to have fun. Roles: (1) actor will play Sherlock Holmes and (1) actor will play John Watson; the rest of the cast plays the remaining (40) characters. The age range listed with each character is the age the character should present on stage, not necessarily the actual age of the actor playing the role.

SHOW RUN: Jul 23, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026

SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT:
http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/jCUdm0PREfPcTxr