BFT Casting Call
Audition for Murder
A Malone Mystery
Auditions: Monday, June 26 at 6:30 pm at BFT
Possible Callbacks: Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 pm at BFT
Performance: BFT Gala August 12
Audition Details
* Cold Read, Improv given scenarios, Listen and React to partner, Be over-the-top.
* Bring your calendar to write down any schedule conflicts between now and August 12
Rehearsal Schedule
* There will only be 3-4 rehearsals. Dates TBD; most likely in August in the 2 weeks leading up to the event.
* Each rehearsal will be 2-3 hours.
Performance Concept
* This event requires actors to work within the structure of the script, yet also improv as the audience interacts.
* Acting requires high energy because the actors will continually move in the space, performing short vignettes.
* On-stage most of the 2 hour time frame; engage audience participation so don’t be shy.
* Actors must clearly know what can and can not be communicated, even with little rehearsal.
Age Range 20 - 65
Casting will be determined by the age of the actors who audition and the combinations that can happen.
Brenda Davenport must be in her 40’s-60’s as she will be a stage mother regardless of the age of her son.
Tyler and Kate should be a believable couple.
Setting: Auditions for the upcoming off-Broadway musical and production of Atlantic City Blues.
Characters: 4F and 4M
Katelyn (Kate) Scott - leading lady in the new musical
Nicholas (Nicky) Linn - Director
Margo Bennett - Choreographer
Ginger Hall - Costumer
Brenda Davenport - Stage Mother to Tyler
Tyler Davenport - Brenda's son - has been called back for a second audition
Spencer Crain - Caterer who has his own cable show (of deep fried high cholesterol specialities)
Ace McCloud - Reporter and paparazzi for Stargazer Magazine
Nancy Malone, Director
Malone Mysteries