Teen Performers Wanted for "Murder on the Nile" Show
Seeking Teen Performers for the Stage Production "Murder on the Nile". See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Kay Ridgeway is cruising on the River Nile on the paddle steamer Lotus. Kay has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia build as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare. Additional info: Rehearsal Schedule First table read on June 9 at 7:00 PM Weekly rehearsals Monday-Thursday, starting June 16 Rehearsals start at 7:00 PM each night *subject to change based on actors' availability Performance Dates & Times Friday August 1 @ 7:30 PM Saturday August 2 @ 7:30 PM Sunday August 3 @ 2:00 PM Friday August 8 @ 7:30 PM Saturday August 9 @ 7:30 PM Sunday August 10 @ 2:00 PM Friday August 15 @ 7:30 PM Saturday August 16 @ 7:30 PM Sunday August 17 @ 2:00 PM How To Prepare: Auditions Will Consist Of Readings From The Script . Anyone Auditioning For The Following Roles Will Be Sent A Monologue That *Must* Be Memorized: - Cannon Penne Father - Simon Mostyn - Jacqueline When applying, please include: headshot/Resume/Conflicts and preferred audition date(s) Sunday May 18th at 7:00 PM, Monday May 19th at 7:00 PM, Tuesday May 20th at 7:00 PM (with the subject line of: MOTN AUDITION REGISTRATION). No later than May 17th by 5:00 PM
10 roles
Kay’s new husband; good looking, good tempered with a simple hearty manner, from humble beginnings, determined not to use Kay for her money. British accent.
An irreverent man who has devoted himself to the causes of the “working man” yet with a sparkle in the eye. A bit dirty and careless about his dress. His voice and dry wit contradict his appearance. British accent.
Medical doctor with a marked foreign accent from a small country in Europe; hates Kay’s father and blames him for the financial ruin of his country and his family. German accent.
A charismatic, rich and beautiful young socialite who leaves all in her path breathless with admiration or disgust. British accent.
Simon’s ex-fiancée and Kay’s best friend; raging with jealousy over Simon and Kay’s marriage. Emotional and mercurial, if somewhat fragile. British accent.
Nice, sensible girl with a steady temper. The niece of Helen, grateful for the adventure on her aunt’s dime. British accent.
Kay’s flirtatious and devious French maid. Speaks fluent French. French
Steward of the paddle steamer Lotus; sly and humorous character with the opportunity to go beyond what appears on the page. Speaks with a strong accent and requires speaking some Arabic.
The ship’s manager. British accent.
The Beadsellers are in and out throughout the beginning of the play. *This beadseller will be Jacqueline’s Double at the end of the show.
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