audition information for...

Watson and the Dark Art
of Harry Houdini
written & directed by Jaime Robledo

SHOW DATES:
JUNE 14 - JULY 20, 2013
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm
Sundays @ 2pm

Rehearsals begin approx April 21

AUDITION DATES/TIMES:
Tues, April 2, 6:30-9:30pm
Weds, April 3, 6:30-10:30pm

LOCATION:
Sacred Fools North
4328 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
right next to Pizza Paul and around the corner from the theater
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Callbacks: Sunday, April 7, 11am-5pm
at Sacred Fools, 660 N. Heliotrope Dr., 90004
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ABOUT THE SHOW:

The sequel to the multi-award (Ovation, Saturn, L.A. Weekly) winning “Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes” is a psychological thriller/dark comedy that follows the further adventures of John Watson and Sherlock Holmes as they set off to America to uncover the mystery of a series of brutal murders that lead from London to Coney Island’s Dreamland... with Harry Houdini being the main suspect.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Prepare one of the attached monologues
- Prepare a 30 second mimed scene from your favorite horror film.
- Anyone auditioning for Houdini must also perform a magic trick (no longer than 2 minutes)

PLEASE NOTE:

SIGNUPS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED FOR COMPANY MEMBERS AND THOSE KNOWN TO THE PRODUCTION TEAM. ALL OTHERS, MAY SUBMIT HERE OR VIA THE NOTICE ON NOW CASTING AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF INTERESTED. DO NOT DOUBLE SUBMIT.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NO
LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 1.

FOR COMPANY MEMBERS: You are strongly encouraged to attend first call. If you are unable to attend any of the initial audition times due to scheduling conflicts, you may request to proceed directly to callbacks if you notify the producers by no later than Monday, April 1.

SIGNUP INSTRUCTIONS

· Choose three slots from the grid below.

· EMail your choices and your headshot/resume to


· You will be contacted via EMail or phone to confirm your slot.

SIDES

Male Roles      Female Roles

CALLBACK SIDES

Houdini 1    Houdini 2    Freud 1    Freud 2
Violet 1    Violet 2    Mary 1    Mary 2
Ensemble 1    Ensemble 2 (Men Only)

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Understudies will have guaranteed performances.

Harry Houdini / Herlihey – mid 30’s – mid 40’s – The world’s greatest magician. He is a dark unsettling presence. Must have a passable Irish brogue. Magic skills are not a requirement but a magician/escape artist is preferred in the role.

Violet Hunter – late 20’s – mid 30’s – A strong willed governess who captures Watson’s attention and affection.

Ensemble – Ages 18 – 50. Male and female – All ethnicities. The ensemble will play a variety of roles including Bess Houdini and are the driving force of this physically demanding piece. Movement and dance training are a plus, but not required.

John Watson – Late 30’s – mid 40’s – (understudy to Scott Leggett) – The bumbling sidekick turned hero in the first “Watson” is now a tortured soul in this tale.

Sherlock Holmes - Late 30’s – mid 40’s – (understudy to Joe Fria) – Watson’s brilliant colleague; arrogant and brash. Must be a skilled physical comedian.

Sigmund Freud / Langdale Pike – Late 40’s – Early 50’s – (understudy to French Stewart) – Must have exceptional comedic timing and a passable Austrian and High British accent.

Mycroft Holmes – Early 40’s – (understudy to Eric Curtis Johnson) - Sherlock Holmes’ older smarter brother. He is quick witted, irritable and a sloppy dresser.

Mary Watson – early 30’s – mid 30’s – (understudy to Cj Merriman) – Watson’s wife. Movement training is a plus. Must sing.

Choose three available slots from the grid below.