Auditions
Information for all auditions
Location (unless otherwise specified):
Playcrafters of Skippack
2011 Store Road, Skippack, PA 19474.
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Baskerville
Baskerville
Audition Dates: April 13 and 14, 6-9:30PM
Callbacks by invitation: April 16, 7-9:30PM
Performance Dates: August 14 through August 30
Holmes and Watson will each be portrayed by one actor; three other actors will portray over 40 characters. With playwright Ken Ludwig’s blessing, our Holmes and Watson will be women.
This is a physically demanding show with fast-paced dialogue, several quick scene and costume changes, and character switches on a dime. Be prepared to move A LOT! A flair for various accents and a willingness to learn more is essential.
To audition, please sign up for a timeslot. Please indicate in your sign-up all roles you’re interested in playing. Within 48 hours of your sign-up, you will receive an invite to a shared folder of audition materials. Print and fill out the Audition Form found in "Audition Materials" to bring to your audition. Be honest about your availability. A lot of time is spent on scheduling, and with such a small cast we need everyone there as much as possible! If we know about your conflicts ahead of time, we will more likely be able to accommodate them.
At your initial audition, you will be with a group of up to five other actors. You will each present 1-4 of the mini-monologues from "Audition Materials" (prepare 3-4 monologues if you wish to be considered for Actor 1, Actor 2 or Actress 1). Afterwards, the Production Team will ask those in the group to read scenes together; these will also be available in "Audition Materials".
Any questions can be emailed to BaskervillePlaycrafters@gmail.com. Break a leg, hounds!
CHARACTERS:
SHERLOCK HOLMES (Female presenting, 30s-50s)
This legendary detective will be presented as a woman in our production. Highly intelligent, confident, quick-witted, and obsessive. Lives to solve mysteries and discover the truth. Must be confident with a Received Pronunciation British accent, or highly motivated to learn one.
DOCTOR WATSON (Female presenting, 30s-50s)
Holmes’s loyal companion will be presented as a woman in our production. Smart, grounded, and full of heart. Doctor Watson is full of wonder. She lives to have adventures and assist her close friend Holmes. Must be confident with a Received Pronunciation British accent, or highly motivated to learn one.
ACTOR 1 (Any gender, 20s-50s)
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). Accents: Castilian, British West Country, British RP, Swedish, Cockney
ACTOR 2 (Any gender, 20s-50s)
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). Accents: Texan, Cockney, British RP
ACTRESS (Female presenting, 20s-40s)
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). Accents: Cockney, German, Swedish, Irish, Scottish, British RP