Ja’Duke Theater
Auditons for “The Play That Goes Wrong”
Jun 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
6/25/24 AT 6:00PM-9:00PM
Ja’Duke Performing Arts Center, Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls MA
“The Play That Goes Wrong” centers around the Cornley Drama Society, an amateur theater company, and their presentation of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” a good old-fashioned murder mystery. In fact, that is the play the audience is told they are about to see. And they do see it… from beginning to end. So, the characters in “The Play That Goes Wrong” are playing actors in a play that, well, goes wrong. Terribly wrong. From missed lines to wrong entrances to a set that seems to have it in for them. The performers forge ahead, determined to see it through. The ages presented in the cast list below are simply an idea of how the characters present. If you are outside those actual ages, do not be discouraged from auditioning. The physical demands for some of the characters are listed below. But be aware, this is a physically demanding show for everyone. Lots of slapstick, falls, etc. Some of the characters will have scenes on an uneven platform several feet above the stage. For your audition, please prepare a brief monologue. Any genre. Please use the link to reserve an audition time. If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to reach out. Callbacks will be held Monday, July 1st. This is a non-equity show.
ANNIE – (female 20’s-40’s) The company’s stage manager. This is a physical role that involves falls and fight scenes with Sandra.
TREVOR – (gender/age unimportant) The company’s lighting and sound editor.
CHRIS – (male 30’s-50’s) The head of the drama society, director of “The Murder at Haversham Manor” and plays Inspector Carter in the play. British accent.
JONATHAN – (male 20’s-40’s) Plays Charles Haversham, the “deceased” whose body endures a bit of abuse by other characters. Lots of physical humor. British accent.
ROBERT – (male 30’s-50’s) Plays Thomas Colleymore. Physically demanding role requiring balance. Also a bit of sword play. British accent.
DENNIS – (male age unimportant) Plays Perkins, the butler. Gets water tossed in his face a few times. British accent.
MAX – (male 30’s-50’s) Plays two roles in “The Murder…” Cecil Haversham (British accent) and Arthur the gardener (Scottish accent.) Some sword play.
SANDRA – (female 20’s-40’s) Plays Florence Colleymore. An extremely physical role involving falls and fight scenes with Annie. Florence also spends a fair amount of time on stage wearing only a slip. British accent.