Directed by award-winning director, Jane Sherwood
Be taken back in time to the heady days of the late 1930's - the Peninsula Ballroom hosts a weekly radio broadcast featuring Smoothy McGroovy and his orchestra, starring Candy Sweetness, singer, Diggs & Shadowbolt, comedy duo extraordinaire, and the talented Schless sisters - Bess, Tess & Jess.
There's just one problem. Candy has been killed.
Enter Detective Robert Soxx - he's in the audience, and when the murder is discovered, he takes charge of the investigation.
Also in the audience, Lonegan Megabucks has brought his new, lovely, innocent, straight-from-the-country secretary Hilda Hilgenbrauer out for a night on the town. Lonegan has his own secrets that he'd like to keep hidden....Hilda, on the other hand, is fascinated by being at the murder scene, and teams up with the Detective to eventually track down the killer.
Profit share arrangements, however no guarantee of profits can be made.
Actors will be required to commit some time to set building or painting, costuming, bump in and out, dishwashing, food preparation, etc. as needed - since this is a profit-share production, everyone will need to pitch in!!
Auditions will be held at Maylands Peninsula Sports & Rec Centre on:
Monday 23 July after 7pm
Wednesday 25 July after 7pm
Sunday 29 July after 1pm
Rehearsals will be Thursday evenings and Sundays between 2 August and 3 October 2012. With such a short rehearsal period, it is important that actors commit to all rehearsals.
Performances will be on:
Friday 5 October
Saturday 6 October
Wednesday 10 October
Friday 12 October
Saturday 13 October
Thursday 18 October
Friday 19 October
Saturday 20 October
Who killed Candy Sweetness - Western AustraliaActors with strong improv skills required for this 1930's dinner-theatre murder mystery
Casting no. 346230 Western Australia, Australia
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Location: Western Australia, Australia
Payment details: Profit-share - no guarantee of profits
Applications to this casting call require:
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Hilda Helgenbrauer
Pretty, young and innocent, but smart.
Not a singing role.
| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Lonegan Megabucks
Rich, cynical and lecherous
Males, aged 40 to 99 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Smoothy McGroovy
Slick ladies man, but a good guy. Charismatic, would be good if he could play a trumpet, trombone, clarinet etc. but not strictly necesssary.
Males, aged 25 to 40 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Andy Feller
The owner of the ballroom, and the stage manager. Long suffering, worn out and always on the go.
Males, aged 50 to 99 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Laila Witmie
Beautiful, and completely tone deaf. If auditioning for Laila, you will need to demonstrate how you can 'not sing'.
Females, aged 25 to 35 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Jess Schless
Youngest sister in a three-part harmonic group, also sings a solo. Mezzo - must be able to sing harmonies.
Females, aged 18 to 25 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Tess Schless
Middle sister in three-part harmonic group. Must be able to sing harmonies. Alto.
Females, aged 21 to 40 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Bess Schless
Eldest sister in three-part harmonic group. Must be able to sing harmonies. Sop.
Females, aged 25 to 40 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Diggs
The 'smart' half of a two-person comedy duo, but still not very smart. Usually a little drunk, very broke and always up for a game. Good comedic timing required. High levels of improv skills required, as these characters will be circulating in the audience making a nuisance of themselves.
Any gender, aged 18 to 99 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Shadowbolt
The 'dumb' half of a two-person comedy duo. Usually a little drunk, very broke and always up for a game. Good comedic timing required. High levels of improv skills required, as these characters will be circulating in the audience making a nuisance of themselves.
Any gender, aged 18 to 99 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Detective Robert Soxx
Serious and committed police detective. Likes the look of Hilda. Strong improv skills required.
Males, aged 35 to 55 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Maitre d'
No lines in the script, however the peripheral characters are what will make or break this show. The Maitre d' is obsequious with customers, a bully to the waiters, and must have exceptional improv skills to stay in character while performing front of house and waiting duties.
Males, aged 40 to 99 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Waiters (3-5 roles available)
Although no lines in the script, these peripheral actors will be what makes or breaks the show. Very strong improv skills to remain in character while performing waiting duties. The waiters will be circulating throughout the audience, ensuring the atmosphere remains 1930's-ish.
Males, aged 18 to 50 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Cigarette Girls (2 roles available)
Although no lines in the script, these peripheral actors will be what makes or breaks the show. Very strong improv skills to remain in character while performing waiting duties. The cigarette girls will be circulating throughout the audience, ensuring the atmosphere remains 1930's-ish.
Females, aged 18 to 30 from Western Australia, Australia| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
| Languages spoken: | English |
| Accents spoken: | USA New York |
Listing created: 9 May 2012
Applications closed: 22 July 2012
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