Auditions

‍StolenShakespeare Guild Auditions

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A Murder is Announced By Agatha Christie

Adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon

Production Dates: September 19 – September 28, 2025

Directedby: Kim Titus

The partof Miss Marple will be played by Nancy Lamb

Audition Information

When & Where:

·        Saturday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.and Sunday, June 8, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

·        Location: FirstChristian Church, Irving South - 114 West Grauwyler Rd. Irving, TX 75061.

·        Auditions are by appointment only.

How toSchedule an Audition

Tobook an audition appointment, email us at shakespeareguild@aol.com with yourcontact information.

What to Prepare

·        Acting Audition: Beprepared for cold readings from the script.

·        Materials: Bringa printed copy of your headshot and resume to the audition.

AdditionalAudition Information

·        Callbacks: Ifnecessary, callbacks will be announced later.

·        Facebook AuditionGroup: Join the SSGAuditions Facebook group for updates, sides, and casting announcements. Wewill contact you directly only for callbacks or casting offers.

Compensation for Non-EquityActors

·        $75 stipend for non-equity actors

·        An addition, $25.00bonus for SSG actor ensemble members. (To become an ensemble member, you musthave participated in at least 10 different SSG shows as an actor, actress, orperformer.)

·        Two complimentarytickets for the openingweekend (subject to availability)

·        Actor’s Pass: Allows free admission to the openingweekends of future SSG shows for one year (non-transferable; subject toavailability)

Equity Actors: We are currently unable to offer Equitycontracts.

ImportantNotes Before Auditioning

·        Rehearsals willstart in Irving and will later move to our new theatre at 3623 Decatur Ave,Fort Worth, TX 76106.

·        It isadvised you have a clear schedule for evening rehearsals and maybe weekends atleast four weeks before tech weeks.

·        We arecommitted to safe and respectful environment—bullying and discriminationof any kind will not be tolerated.

·        Cast membersmust participate in strike to receive their stipend.

·        Health &Safety: We takeprecautions to protect our cast from illnesses (including colds, flu, andCOVID-19) and may implement mask-wearing or other measures if needed.

Parts:

The part ofMiss Marple will be played by Nancy Lamb / Miss Marple – The famous elderly amateur detective withkeen observation skills and a deep understanding of human nature.

PartsAvailable:

1. Letitia Blacklock – The owner of Little Paddocks, where     the mysterious murder announcement appears in the local newspaper.
2. Dora Bunner ("Bunny") – Letitia’s somewhat muddled and     sentimental old friend who lives with her.
3. Patrick Simmons – Letitia's charming but somewhat     irresponsible young cousin.
4. Julia Simmons – Patrick’s sister, a practical and     straightforward young woman.
5. Mitzi – The eccentric and dramatic Eastern European maid at Little     Paddocks.
6. Phillipa Haymes – A quiet and reserved young widow who     lodges at Little Paddocks.
7. Mrs. Swettenham – A nosy local woman and frequent     visitor to Little Paddocks.
8. Edmund Swettenham – Her somewhat sarcastic and     literary-minded son.
9. Inspector Craddock – The police inspector assigned to     investigate the murder.
10. Sergeant Mellors – Craddock’s assistant.
11. Rudi Scherz – A mysterious foreigner who plays a     pivotal role in the murder plot.

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