Auditions for:
Miss Holmes Returns
A Twisting Mystery
Directed by Mary Bruns Pyfferoen
Nov 11 and 12
7-9pm at The Rep
Auditions by Appointment: Click Here for sign-ups
About the Show: The famous detective is back on the case! When a nurse and activist finds herself on the run from authorities for murder, she turns to none other than Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson to help clear her name. But can they do it in time? The truth slowly comes to light in this energetic and twisting mystery.
If you have questions, or would like to be considered but cannot make auditions:
Please contact Mary directly at mary.pyfferoen@gmail.com to make other arrangements
Needed:
– All ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged and warmly welcomed to audition
– Although this is a sequel to Miss Holmes, all roles are available and no roles are pre-cast
Character Breakdown
(30-45) Brilliant and eccentric; keen observer and puzzle solver who disrupts the status quo. Female presenting
DR DOROTHY WATSON
(30-45) Intelligent, dedicated physician also dedicated to disrupting the status quo. Female presenting
PRIYA SINGH
(20-30) A nurse and activist, the daughter of Indian immigrants. Female presenting
JOSEPHINE BUTLER
(Mid 50’s-60’s) A feminist political activist and organizer. Female presenting
OLIVE MCGANN
(20-30) A former prostitute, now an assistant to Josephine Butler. Cockney accent. Female presenting
(55+) Sherlock and Watson’s disapproving landlady. Female presenting
(40’s – 50’s) A member of Sherlock’s Knitting Circle. Female presenting
GEOFFREY LESTRADE
(35-45) A Scotland Yard Inspector, the serious epitome of Scotland Yard. He does not want interference…by women in particular…but eventually accepts it when it shows up. Accent: Estuary (between RP and Cockney) preferred, RP acceptable. Male presenting
MYCROFT HOLMES
(Mid 50’s – 60’s) Sherlock’s older brother who weaves webs from within the government. Male presenting
DANIEL BURKE
(35-45) A banker with ties to organized crime. Male presenting
ADAM WORTHINGTON
(45-55) A bookish teacher. Male presenting
DOCK WORKER of indiscriminate age. Cockney accent. Male presentingThe following roles may be doubled: JOSEPHINE and MRS WIGGINS MYCROFT and DOCK WORKER WORTHINGTON and DANIEL. Mary will decide upon auditions
Audition Details/Materials
- The audition will consist of cold readings (unrehearsed excerpts) from the script. Sides will be provided at auditions, memorization is NOT required
Important Dates:
- Rehearsals start approximately Nov 18th (Final rehearsal schedule will be created once cast)
- Performing Jan 16-19 and 23-26, 2025 (8 Total Performances)