Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Mystery of Edwin Drood"

Seeking boys and girls for the production of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a hilarious, interactive whodunit mystery musical that allows the audience to enter the action and become the ultimate detectives. The show is based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel of the same name. In the small town of Cloisterham, England, the young and charming Edwin Drood has been mysteriously murdered. But by whom? His leering romantic rival, John Jasper? The infamous purveyor of opium, Princess Puffer? The mysterious Landless twins? Someone else even more dastardly and villainous? This award-winning musical solves the predicament by asking the audience to choose which character is the killer. Staged in metatheatrical manner by the Music Hall Royale, a traveling Victorian theatre troupe full of just as many colorful characters as the roles they play, this charming and inventive musical is sure to intrigue and entertain any musical or mystery lover. Additional info: If needed, call backs will be held on July 16 at 6:30. What to Expect for Auditions: Familiarity with the show is encouraged. This is a show within a show so nearly everyone plays at least two characters. Please expect to spend the evening with us. Please prepare 32 bars of a song that showcases your acting ability as well as your vocals. Bring sheet music in the proper key or a backing track (no vocals). No a cappella auditions will be allowed. Musically this show is very challenging. Be prepared to be asked to sing from the show and hold harmonies. Be prepared to do some cold readings from the script. If you are interested please apply.