Auditions & Workshops

Radio Theater Classics: Character Breakdowns

For SHERLOCK HOLMES AND A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA

Jan 25-28 – SHERLOCK virtual rehearsals 

Jan 30 – SHERLOCK recording day, on site 

-SHERLOCK HOLMES (male, in his 30s-50s, must be able to do an English accent), analytical, witty, precise, uses a Cockney accent when disguised; also, HOLMES (as CLERGYMAN) another disguise which requires another voice, and PAT (1 line)

-JOHN WATSON (male, in his 40s-60s, must be able to do an English accent), intelligent, but always a step behind Holmes, warm and kind, uses a Cockney accent when disguised; also, 1st CABMAN, and BERT

-IRENE ADLER (female, 20s-40s, must be able to do an English, or continental/European, accent) former opera singer, adventuress, wickedly smart; also, ANNOUNCER upbeat, HATTIE saucy, and the MAID who knows something we don’t  

-KING of BOHEMIA (male, 30s-60s, must be able to do a German, or Austrian, accent) usually dignified, currently anxious; also, BARTENDER (Cockney or East End accent) has plenty to say over a pint, if you’re buying, Mr. NORTON, COACHMAN, 2nd CABMAN (Cockney or East End accent), ALFIE, and ERNIE

 PHILIP MARLOWE IN TROUBLE IS MY BUSINESS

Feb 1-4 – MARLOWE virtual rehearsals

Feb 6 – MARLOWE recording day, on site 

-PHILIP MARLOWE (male, 20s-60s) (Director’s note: I am not looking for a Humphrey Bogart impression, but prefer your own authentic interpretation, even if doing a character voice) our hardworn detective, with a whiskey voice and a cigarette stained attitude

-HARRIET HUNTRESS (female, 20s-50s) labeled a gold digger, actually a woman with a grudge to settle; also, ANNOUNCER upbeat

-WADSWORTH JEETER (male, 40s-60s) older, dignified but worried; also, WAX NOSE a henchman, and MARTY ESTEL a big time gambler on Sunset Strip

-GROVER JEETER (male, 20s-50s) drunk, dim and violent, also, HAWKINS a “detective” from the El Milano Hotel, and WALDO chauffeur with a deadly aim and no regrets

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, parts 1 & 2

Feb 8-11 – ALICE part 1 virtual rehearsals

Feb 13 – ALICE part 1 recording day, on site

and

Feb 15-18 – ALICE 2 virtual rehearsals 

Feb 20 – ALICE 2 recording day, on site 

Director’s note: Both parts 1 and 2 will be played by the same three actors. Please be sure you are available for both sessions when auditioning.

ALICE PART 1

-ALICE (female, teens-20s), our no-nonsense heroine; also, ANNOUNCER upbeat

-1st NARRATOR (male, 20s-60s), sinister, snarky, sour and skeptical; also, RABBIT uptight, CATERPILLAR languid, DODO slow and solemn, COOK violent, EAGLET (1 line), DUCK (3 lines), LORY (1 line), FROG, and BABY who is a pig 

-2nd NARRATOR (female, 20s-60s), warm, wise and winning; also, SISTER older and duller, CHESHIRE CAT who comes and goes, MOUSE squeaky, DUCHESS crazy, and FISH (1 line)

ALICE PART 2

-ALICE (female, teens-20s), our no-nonsense heroine; also, ANNOUNCER upbeat, and DORMOUSE sleepy

1st NARRATOR (male, 20s-60s), sinister, snarky, sour and skeptical; also, RABBIT uptight, CATERPILLAR languid, FROG slow, THE MAD HATTER obviously mad, KING OF HEARTS dim witted, and GRYPHON

2nd NARRATOR (female, 20s-60s), warm, wise and winning; also, CHESHIRE CAT who comes and goes, MOUSE squeaky, DUCHESS crazy, the MARCH HARE giggles, QUEEN OF HEARTS cruel, THE MOCK TURTLE who sings two songs, KNAVE (1 line), and SISTER (1 line)

COVID GUIDELINES

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• All members will practice social distancing while at MTS, including the parking lot, to the best of their ability.
• All members are required to wash their hands or use the hand sanitizer provided every time they enter the building, including after a short outdoor/smoke break
• All members will wear a face mask at all times with the exception of filming
• All members will have to be checked by a non-contact thermometer at the door. If one’s temperature is too high (100.4°F or higher), there will be an area to cool down. If one still ranks above that, they’ll be required to leave the premises.
• All members will be responsible for green lighting themselves before coming in for the day.
• MTS staff will be responsible for sanitizing all high touch points before and after every rehearsal.
• Scenes involving singing will be done through lip syncing. The vocals will be practiced and recorded beforehand. If the song involves multiple people we’ll have a staggered call, cleaning the space in between vocalists.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and those with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By participating at MTS you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. We thank you for taking the time to read through this audition call, and look forward to seeing your videos. Remember, always look on the bright side of life.