The Game's Afoot Auditions
Director: Lee Strickland
Production Manager: Greg Paxton
Stage Manager: Grayson Lewis
Auditions: October 26 at 2:00 PM; October 27 at 6:30 PM; hold October 27 for potential callbacks
Location: Cultural Arts Center, 909 S. Saint Andrews St., Dothan, AL
Performances: December 11-13, 7:00 PM
Questions? Email Greg at paxmail@yahoo.com
Walk-ins are welcome, but we prefer for you to register online to get all of the paperwork out of the way!
Description: Breathtaking mystery and high hilarity in equal parts, this play tells the story of Broadway star William Gillette, who has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, who just happens to think he’s Sherlock Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and laughter are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. More information.
Content Advisory: Comedic Violence, Gunfire, Adult Language
Audition Style: Auditions will take place in a warm and supportive group setting. Actors will read excerpts from the play in different pairings. Audition material will be posted here soon.
Interested in Crew? Fill out the audition form and indicate your crew interests! Attend auditions to meet the team, and we'll see if there's a good place for you to work behind the scenes. We have apprenticeship opportunities available!
The cast list will be posted within 48 hours of the final audition at SEACT.com and on SEACT's social media pages. You are expected to check the cast list and report to the first read-through on Thursday, October 30 at 6:30 PM if you are cast.
Rehearsals typically take place Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30-9:00 and Sundays from 2:00-5:00. Additional rehearsals will be added closer to show week that cannot be missed.
All conflicts between October 30 and December 13 must be provided at registration. Adding additional conflicts after casting is grounds for reduced stage time or dismissal from the production. Conflicts do not mean you will not be cast, but they might affect how you are cast.
Actors of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply! Cast age minimum: 21. Crew age minimum: 16. A parent/legal guardian must provide consent to work a crew position for any participant under the age of 19.
Character Breakdowns
Age ranges are only suggestions. Audition for the roles that interest YOU!
William Gillette – Male (30-50) – Strikingly handsome man, good humored, full of irony and life. A dynamic and charming stage actor (based on a real man). Has made a fortune from his stage adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, whom he also plays. Recently shot in the arm in a bizarre incident, Gillette is determined to bring his Sherlockian skills to bear on solving the case. Must have great comic chops.
Martha Gillette – Female (mid 70s) - Gillette’s dotty mother, elegant though a bit foggy, somewhat vague and dithering Martha never shies away from a fight. Always willing to lob a criticism when necessary, all the same, Martha is loyal to Gillette and his gang of theatrical misfits. Must have great comic chops.
Felix Geisel – Male (early 40s) – The company’s character actor, Felix is histrionic and arch. A true theatrical that has given his life to the stage, Felix is Gillette’s best friend and occasional sidekick. Married to Madge. Actor must have great comic chops and be physically strong.
Madge Geisel – Female (early 40s) – Wry and outspoken (think Rosalind Russell), Madge, like her husband Felix, is a lifelong theatrical. Is game for anything, but back her into a corner and she will come out swinging. Must have great comic chops.
Simon Bright – Male (about 25) – The handsome young man of the company, Simon is an enthusiastic man, eager to please and find success. Simon can occasionally be overly sensitive. Recently married to Aggie, they make a charming and wonderful couple.
Aggie Wheeler – Female (about 25) – Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, Aggie is the ingénue of the company. Good-natured and kind, Aggie has had tragedy in her past, though she seems to have dealt with it well, and even moved on. Recently married to Simon, they make a charming and wonderful couple. Actress needs to have a dark side.
Inspector Goring – Female (35 to 55) - English and eccentric, completely one of a kind. By turns, witty and incisive, suddenly lost and dim, she is disarming in her inability to be defined. Always off the mark, and yet never far from the truth, somehow she always gets her man. Wonderful opportunity for a character actress; must have great comic chops.
Daria Chase – Female (30-45) - Glamorous and gorgeous, Daria is the theatre critic we all love to hate. Biting, snippy, and utterly charming, you can’t help but like Daria, despite the terrible things she says and writes. A wonderful sense of humor goes a long way towards endearing Daria to the audience. The actress must have wonderful comic timing and be a skilled physical comedian.
(Comings Soon)