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BASKERVILLE - A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
“Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” from the story by Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Ken Ludwig.
Synopsis: Get your deerstalker cap on – the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be.
When:
Sunday, November 15th, 7:00-10:00 PM
Monday, November 16th, 7:00-10:00 PM
Where:
Manes Studio Theatre
141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst
Character Descriptions:
Sherlock Holmes: (Male, 20s-60s) - Highly intelligent, confident, charismatic, quick-witted, and intensely focused. Holmes thrives on the challenge of an impossible mystery and is always several steps ahead of everyone around him. Requires an actor with strong comic timing, commanding stage presence, precision, and the ability to handle the rapid pace and heightened theatrical style of the production.
Dr. John Watson: (Male, 20s-60s) - Intelligent, grounded, warm, and adventurous. Watson is Holmes’ loyal companion and serves as the audience’s guide through the mystery. While Holmes may be the brilliant detective, Watson is very much the heart of the story. Requires excellent comic timing, strong storytelling skills, and the ability to balance sincerity with the play’s fast-paced comedy.
Actor 1: (Open to all gender identities, 20s-60s) - A highly versatile character actor who portrays numerous roles throughout the production, including Dr. Mortimer, Stapleton, Barrymore, Milker, and others. Characters range dramatically in age, personality, physicality, and social status. Requires exceptional comic instincts, physical comedy skills, vocal versatility, and the ability to make lightning-fast character and costume changes. Comfort with multiple dialects/accents is important.
Actor 2: (Open to all gender identities, 20s-60s) - A highly versatile character actor who portrays numerous roles throughout the production, including Sir Henry Baskerville, Inspector Lestrade, Sir Hugo Baskerville, Wilson, and others. This track includes some of the story’s most prominent supporting characters as well as numerous quick comic appearances. Requires exceptional comic timing, physical versatility, strong character work, and the ability to rapidly shift between characters, voices, accents, ages, and physicality.
Actor 3: (Open to all gender identities, 20s-60s) - A highly versatile character actor who portrays numerous roles throughout the production, including Beryl Stapleton, Mrs. Barrymore, Mrs. Hudson, Cartwright, and others. Characters vary widely in age, personality, dialect, and physicality. Requires excellent comic timing, strong physical comedy and character skills, vocal versatility, and enthusiasm for rapid-fire transformations and costume changes
**Sides will be provided from the script**
*** Actors auditioning may simply show up on either date or may reserve a spot for any time on either date by sending an email to the director, Evan Donnellan, at: evan@studiotheatrelongisland.com ***
**Video auditions will also be accepted by emailing the director, Evan Donnellan, at evan@studiotheatrelongisland.com. **
Please attach a headshot, resume, and a one- to two-
minute dramatic monologue **
Rehearsals will begin the week of November 30th; full schedule to be determined.
Tech Week: January 11th-14th.
Show Dates: January 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, 31st.
(NO Tech Week or show conflicts accepted)
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of a young man with social anxiety disorder who so yearns to make a connection with his peers that he fabricates a relationship with a deceased student to become closer to the boy’s family. When a classmate commits suicide, shy Evan Hansen finds himself at the center of the tragedy and turmoil. In a misguided attempt to comfort the boy’s grieving family, Evan pretends that he was actually good friends with their son. He invents a fabricated email account to “prove” their friendship. When a fake suicide note makes its way online, Evan finds himself the unintended face of a viral video about loneliness and friendship.
As his social currency skyrockets, Evan is drawn deeper and deeper into the lie. His relationship with his real mother wanes as he gravitates toward his “shiny new family.” He finally lands the girl of his dreams, and most importantly-he’s no longer invisible.
Eventually, Evan is forced to make a decision: Will he give himself over to the fantasy he’s created, or will he bite the bullet and risk losing everything he’s ever wanted?
DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award® winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy®, Tony, Olivier, and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman)
When:
Sunday, November 22nd, 7:00-10:00 PM
Monday, November 23rd, 7:00-10:00 PM
Where:
Manes Studio Theatre
141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst
Actors should prepare a 16–32 bar cut of a song that showcases their vocal ability and range. Musical theatre and contemporary selections are welcome. Songs from Dear Evan Hansen are also encouraged!
An audition pianist will be provided. Please bring clearly marked sheet music in the appropriate key.
Please bring:
A current theatrical headshot or recent photograph.
An updated theatrical résumé, including performance experience and training.
A list of any scheduling conflicts.
VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSIONS
Unable to attend in person? Video auditions are welcome!
Please submit the following materials by email:
Audition Video: A recording of yourself performing a 16–32 bar cut of a song. You may sing a selection from Dear Evan Hansen or another musical theatre/contemporary piece that showcases your voice.
Headshot: A current theatrical headshot or recent photograph.
Résumé: An updated résumé listing your theatrical experience, training, and relevant skills.
Contact Information: Include your name, phone number, and email address.
Please ensure your video is clearly recorded, with your face and voice easily visible and audible.
A simple recording is perfectly acceptable; professional production quality is not necessary.
Send all materials to:
Jordan Hue – Director
Jordan.hue@gmail.com
Please use the subject line DEAR EVAN HANSEN – VIDEO AUDITION – [YOUR NAME].
All audition questions and video submissions may be directed to Jordan at the email address above.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
All performances will take place at Studio Theatre in Lindenhurst.
Friday, April 2, 2027 – 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 3, 2027 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 4, 2027 – 2:30 PM
Thursday, April 8, 2027 – 8:00 PM
Friday, April 9, 2027 – 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 10, 2027 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 11, 2027 – 2:30 PM
Friday, April 16, 2027 – 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 17, 2027 – 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 18, 2027 – 2:30 PM
Rehearsal information will be provided during the audition process.
ROLES TO BE CAST
We welcome performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and gender identities to audition. Actors should be able to portray the characters' approximate ages; actual ages may vary.
EVAN HANSEN – Male-presenting, plays 17. An intelligent, anxious, and deeply self-conscious teenager who struggles to connect with those around him. Evan desperately wants to be seen and accepted but is often too afraid to put himself out there. A strong pop tenor with an expressive vocal range.
ZOE MURPHY – Female-presenting, plays 16. Thoughtful, intelligent, and quietly sarcastic, Zoe doesn't concern herself with the usual high school social hierarchy. Beneath her seemingly confident exterior, she is wrestling with complicated feelings about her family and the loss of her brother. Pop soprano.
ALANA BECK – Female-presenting, plays 17. Enthusiastic, ambitious, and intensely earnest, Alana throws herself into everything she does. Her seemingly boundless friendliness and drive to make a difference mask a deeper sense of loneliness and insecurity. Pop soprano.
CONNOR MURPHY – Male-presenting, plays 17. Angry, withdrawn, and frequently misunderstood, Connor has a reputation as an outsider. He keeps people at a distance and struggles to find his place within his family and the world around him. Pop bari-tenor.
JARED KLEINMAN – Male-presenting, plays 17. Evan's longtime family friend, Jared is sarcastic, quick-witted, and perpetually armed with a joke. His confident, know-it-all exterior often conceals his own insecurities. Pop tenor.
HEIDI HANSEN – Female-presenting, 40s–50s. Evan's hardworking, devoted mother. She loves her son fiercely but struggles to balance the demands of parenthood with her own life. As she senses the growing distance between them, she desperately wants to reconnect. Pop alto.
CYNTHIA MURPHY – Female-presenting, 40s–50s. Connor and Zoe's mother. Warm, nurturing, and seemingly always available, Cynthia strives to hold her family together while navigating the complicated realities of motherhood and family relationships. Pop soprano.
LARRY MURPHY – Male-presenting, 40s–50s. Connor and Zoe's father. Reserved and often
emotionally guarded, Larry values stability and reliability. To Evan, he represents the kind of strong, dependable father figure he has always wanted. Strong pop vocalist.
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