Auditions:
Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty

Directed by: Andy Cayse and Leslie Gates

For these auditions we will be offering in-person dates as well as a virtual option. For information on virtual auditions, scroll to the bottom of the page.

IN PERSON AUDITION INFORMATION

WHEN?

  • Sunday June 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. 

  • Monday June 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. 

  • Call backs (by invitation): Wednesday, June 5, 2024

  • Can’t make it to these dates? Scroll down for our virtual option.

WHERE?

  • Studio Theatre @ Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment - Map here

  • The elevators at Lowe Mill are still not operational. If you cannot access the 2nd Floor, please contact us and we will make alternate arrangements for your audition. We believe theatre should be accessible to all and will not let a broken elevator stop any actors from auditioning. You are also welcome to submit a virtual audition if you prefer.

WHO?

  • Everyone ages 18+.

  • All roles are available, casting is open, and newcomers are welcome and encouraged.

  • We are looking for actors with good vocal range and physicality.

  • Ideal accents are listed under the character descriptions. These are not required for the audition and can be learned during the rehearsal process.

  • There is no fee to participate in Theatre Huntsville productions.

WHAT DO I NEED TO PREPARE?

  • Come prepared to read from the script. Auditionees will read scenes from the script in a group setting.

  • All known conflicts from July to mid September that would interfere with evening or weekend rehearsals/performances.

  • Contact gina.white@theatrehsv.org to arrange a copy.

WHAT DO I NEED TO WEAR?

  • Come dressed to move.

PRODUCTION DATES

  • This show is scheduled to run September 13-22, 2024 (8 performances) at the Von Braun Center Playhouse.

  • Rehearsals will begin in July.

AVAILABLE ROLES

Most actors will play several parts.

  • SHERLOCK HOLMES: (30s-40s, male/male presenting) – Highly intelligent, confident, quick-witted, and obsessive. Lives to solve mysteries and discover the truth. Thinks very highly of his close friend Watson.

  • DR.WATSON (30s-40s, male/male presenting) – Dr. Watson: Smart, grounded, and full of heart. Doctor Watson is full of wonder. They live to have adventures and assist their close friend Holmes.

  • ACTOR THREE (30s-40s, any gender) – Doubles as multiple roles including Perkins, Otto Von Ormstein (King of Bohemia), Moriarty (suspected criminal, Holmes former mentor, and the reason he became a detective), Mrs. Gasner (sure of herself, respectable shop owner), Porter (always on the move, aggressive, rude), Conductor, Paddy Keys (best locksmith in the business, a lively criminal), Nefertiti (Holmes and Watson’s cat), Mycroft Holmes (Holmes’s brother, equally as brainy if not more than Sherlock), Lestrade (cocky police inspector), A rough with a bludgeon, Bartender (cocky)

  • ACTOR FOUR (20s-30s, female/female presenting) – Doubles as multiple roles including Irene Adler (a beautiful American actress involved in an affair with the King of Bohemia), Mrs. Hudson (older, maternal housekeeper for Holmes), and Cartwright (scrappy Dickensian urchin boy)

  • ACTOR FIVE (20s-30s, any gender) – Doubles as multiple roles including Hacek (a henchman of Moriarty), Daisy (shy housekeeper for Holmes), Milker (scrappy Dickensian urchin boy), Vicar (loves crossword puzzles, a bit clueless), Mrs. Barabas (works with Moriarty, has a chip on her shoulder), Hilda Klebb (housekeeper at the Bohemian embassy, always has a scowl on her face), Toby (excellent tracker bloodhound dog), Cab Driver, Hans (local boy)

SYNOPSIS:

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this adventure that has danger – and laughter! – around every corner.


VIRTUAL AUDITION INFORMATION

Virtual auditions have 2 components:

  • Email a recorded monologue.

  • Complete an audition form.

AUDITION VIDEO

  • Please choose one monologue from the show to record. Click here to view the selections.

AUDITION FORM

You must also complete THIS AUDITION FORM. 

If you cannot complete the online form, a printable version is available here that you can print, fill out and email.

Auditions videos and forms must be submitted by June 1, 2024 and be complete.

To be considered complete, a virtual audition should:

If you have questions or issues with your virtual audition, please email us.