2025–2026 Season Auditions

Roles

MS. FFOLIOT-FFOULKES — Wealthy guest on the cruise, cousin to Ms. Grant – “Sixty, snobbish; bad-tempered.” Overbearing / Dismissive / Incurably “right about things.”

CHRISTINA GRANT — Ms. Ffoliot-Ffoulkes’ cousin, and treated as her lady in waiting. “A nice sensible girl, with an amazingly equable temper.” Enthusiastic / Innocent / Thoughtful.

SMITH — Another guest on the cruise with a secret background. “A rather dirty looking young man in grey flannel trousers and an open shirt.” Confident / Caustic / Self-satisfied.

LOUISE — Maid to the Mostyns; French. Secretive / Knowing / Scheming.

DR BESSNER — A doctor on vacation; German. “A stout middle-aged man with spectacles, he has a marked foreign accent.” Brusque / Direct / Impatient.

KAY MOSTYN — A wealthy newly married heiress. “A beautiful young woman, dressed in expensive but simple clothes and with the assured manner of one born to command.” Confident / Brittle / Generous.

SIMON MOSTYN — Newly wed into money from none. “A good-looking, good-tempered young man with a rather simple hearty manner.” Jolly-good-old-bean! / Nice-but-dim / Wandering-eyes.

CANON PENNEFATHER — On an extended tour of the middle east, and an uncle to Kay Mostyn. “He is a large imposing cleric of middle-age.” Unrelenting / Thorough / Results-oriented.

JACQUELINE DE SEVERAC — A late addition with revenge on her mind. “She is cool, composed, and looks quietly amused with life.” Tempestuous / Controlled / Hurt.

Good roles for new actors:

STEWARD — Steward on the cruise. “Always smiling and amiable, and understands about a quarter of what the passengers say” – any gender any age.

MCNAUGHT — The ship’s manager, with a problem on their hands – any gender any age.

THE HOST — Exists outside the story, but engages audience with it. Must be comfortable working an audience, and willing to talk to people at breaks during the play. There are plenty of choices open for this character, so the actor chosen will have the opportunity to make it their own.

Roles

Grandma — mid 70’s and while she does play the stereotype, she also uses it wisely. She knows the score all the time. Bob’s mother and Tom’s grandmother.

Bob — Mid 50’s, failed perfectionist and seems alright with that. Will go VERY out of his way to fix things but knows when to settle. Needs to be able to swap conversations on a dime when trying to hide things.

Carol — mid 50’s, nosey and yet loving. Does have a few blind spots but she means well and loves her family, Bob’s wife and Tom’s mother.

Tom — mid 30’s, an educated up and coming lawyer who has been in love with Ellen forever despite all obstacles. Easily hurt, and does not hide it well but tries hard, guess he gets that from Bob, his father. Romantic at his core.

Ellen — mid 30’s, highly educated but still trying to find her place in the world. Loves Tom but knows she must discover where she belongs first. Friendly to everyone she meets and is very open.

Dave — mid 30’s, Tom’s best friend but has commitment issues. Nothing bad, just can’t seem to settle or figure out this love stuff. Charismatic and a good man, if he could find the right girl.

Alice — mid 30’s but could be a little younger. Dave’s current girlfriend de jour, but maybe the one? They have not known each other for as long as Tom and Ellen.

Roles

Each of these shows is roughly 30-40 minutes in length, and both shows are performed together on December 20th and 21st.

Bad Elf on the Shelf — CAST:

EDDY, the Elf (male or female) — Eddy has been working in the North Pole toy shop for years but Santa finally gives him a chance to become an Elf on the Shelf! Excitable, mischievous and fun—but easily bored—he gets himself into trouble and learns an important lesson! Physical comedy and comic timing needed.

AMY, an 8 year old girl (will be played by an older actor) — A pleasant and smart young girl looking forward to Christmas, Amy and her little brother become fascinated with their new Elf on the Shelf.

AARON, a 6 year old boy (will be played by an older actor) — The younger brother of Amy, he loves toys and carries a teddy bear with him. Enthusiastic and energetic and at times a bit obstinate!

SANTA (if possible, the actor plays Santa for BOTH shows) — Santa works at his office at the North Pole. He gives Eddy his first big chance to be an Elf on the Shelf—and then has to deal with the consequences!

Will the Real Santa Please Show Up? — CAST:

CINDY, a 6 year old girl (will be played by an older actor) — Cindy’s family has moved to the country where there is little chance to see Santa at Christmas time—but she has a secret she needs to talk with him about! What will she do? Cindy is intelligent and sweet but this situation is distressing!

MOTHER — She cares deeply about her daughter Cindy and wants to figure out how to help her see Santa. Mother and Cindy have a close bond.

FATHER — The family has moved out into the countryside so Father can take over running an old ranch. He has to work hard but is also trying to help Cindy meet Santa Claus—and he gets a new idea!

SAM, a neighbor from a nearby ranch — Father has enlisted a local rancher, Sam, to come over and pretend to be Santa for Cindy. Cindy grills him about Santa type things and realizes he can’t be Santa because he smells like cow poop!

SANTA (if possible, the actor plays Santa for BOTH shows) — The kind and generous Santa shows up to the house to talk with Cindy about her secret!

Roles

Jamie — late 20’s / early 30’s / male; A practical yet quietly hopeful bartender and aspiring pianist. Jamie is at a life crossroads, wrestling with commitment, ambition, and self-worth. Dry humor, emotional depth, and vulnerability are essential.

Abby — late 20’s / early 30’s / female; Passionate, grounded, and optimistic. Abby is a writer who believes in Jamie’s potential even when he doesn’t. She’s witty, resilient, and emotionally intelligent.

MAN — late 50’s / early 60’s / male; A mysterious older man with a deep emotional connection to Jamie and Abby. Thoughtful, charismatic, and haunted by what could have been. Beneath his charm lies regret and hope for redemption.

WOMAN — late 50’s / early 60’s / female; Warm, wise, and emotionally centered. The Woman brings grace and grounding to the story’s climax. She understands the value of love and time, and her presence brings emotional resolution.

Roles

All characters are female-presenting.

Virginia Hascall — late teens–20s, the empathetic one, from Connecticut, “ran away” to WASP training defying her pacifist father and against the wishes of her fiance.

Edith “Eddie” Harknell — 20s–40s, the blunt and quick-witted one, from Florida, used to barnstorm with her brother for cash, allergic to rules.

Norma Jean Harris — 20s–40s, the confident teacher, from South Carolina money, high-class and refined, religious, rule follower, married to James, a pilot in the U.S. Army Airforce.

Rosalie Hartson — late teens–20s, the brave dreamer, from Iowa, plays flute (or other portable instrument), sings, earns the nickname “Songbird.”

Alice Hawkins — 20s–40s, the cool intellect who comes across as a bit of a know-it-all, from Oregon, married to Roger, a BT-13 pilot in the U.S. Army Airforce whose location is often confidential.

Carol Henderson — late teens–20s, the brazen and earnest, small in stature, from a farm in Oklahoma, couldn’t wait to break free from what felt too small.

Mrs. Deaton — 40s–60s, the government-employed den mother, handles logistics, delivers rules with little emotion or attachment to the trainees.

Ziggie Lewis — 40s–60s, a rare woman indeed, long-time civilian flight instructor whose whole life is Avenger Field, the home of the Women Airforce Service Pilot training program, Sweetwater, Texas.

Good roles for new actors:

Mildred Simmons — 20s–40s, a woman of few loyalties, a WASP trainee from a neighboring barracks who betrays some of the women she plays poker with.

Ensemble Members — late teens and up, 3 to 6 WASP trainees who sing military marching songs with adapted lyrics, and appear in large group scenes.

Roles

Roles for 2 women and 3 men (with breakdown of parts).

WOMAN 1 (3+ parts) — good physicality, stage combat.

• Irene Adler – Brilliant, no-nonsense American actress and “raven-haired” beauty who entrances Sherlock Holmes. Has a mysterious past…and a hidden agenda. Also plays her own sister, Alice, with a southern accent. Briefly transforms into a Vagabond singing a drunken song. Has many talents!
• Mrs. Hudson – Faithful, upstanding, and strong-willed Housekeeper for Sherlock Holmes.
• Cartwright – Enthusiastic Cockney lad of about 14yrs of age. One of the ‘Baker Street Irregulars’—street urchins who help Sherlock Holmes with various tasks. Comic and combat role.

WOMAN 2 (9 parts) — good physicality, stage combat. Probably older than Woman 1.

• Miroslav Hacek – Bohemian (Czech) Police detective who has captured a thug working for Moriarity.
• Daisy – Faithful, hard working scullery maid for Sherlock Holmes.
• Milker – Cheerful Cockney lad of about 14yrs of age. One of the ‘Baker Street Irregulars’. Comic role.
• Vicar – A crossword-loving man of the cloth.
• Mrs. Barabas – A tough, pugnacious woman who is working closely with Moriarity. A screaming demise.
• Hilda Kleb – The King of Bohemia’s perpetually scowling, tough, arrogant head of household at the Embassy. Gets quite angry! Cue the combat!
• Toby – (Puppet) loyal tracking dog utilized by Sherlock Holmes in the secret tunnels. (Barking, sniffing, whining!)
• Cab Driver – Ye olde Cockney cab driver.
• Hans – A young man who needs to find a doctor at the Falls.

MAN 1 (1 part) — good physicality, stage combat.

• Sherlock Holmes – The brilliant, aloof and intense master detective. Smitten by Irene Adler? Uncomfortable with romance! Haunted by his nemesis, Moriarity.

MAN 2 (1 part) — The Narrator of our adventure.

• Doctor Watson – Upstanding classic English gentleman and loyal sidekick to Sherlock Holmes. Ex-military surgeon. Several years older than Sherlock Holmes.

MAN 3 (10+ parts) — good physicality, stage combat. Probably physically bigger or taller (and older) than the other male roles.

• Rupert Perkins – Thug working for Moriarity who is captured by the Bohemian Police. He takes the easy way out.
• King Otto Von Ormstein – Proud, impulsive hothead and King of Bohemia who needs the services of Sherlock Holmes for a most urgent matter.
• Professor Moriarity – The cunning evil mastermind and nemesis of Sherlock Holmes. Former math professor. A menacing presence!
• Mrs. Gasner – The no-nonsense woman who runs a Dry Goods and Sundries shop.
• Porter – Works at the Rail Station but actually an assassin employed by Moriarity!
• Conductor/Announcer – Helpful agents of the Railroad! (possible voice-overs)
• Paddy Keys – Irish thug enlisted by Mrs Barabas (for Moriarity) to break into a most important safe.
• Nefertiti – (Puppet) aloof black cat who resides at Baker Street.
• Mycroft Holmes – The even more-brilliant brother of Sherlock… with less ambition. They both share a love of investigating!
• Lestrade – Pushy police inspector from Scotland Yard always wanting to outshine Sherlock Holmes.
• Ruffian – A villain who tries to beat up Sherlock Holmes. Shame!
• Bartender – Irish bartender at the Rochester who is forced to spill the beans to save his nose.

A note from the director: This will be a fast-paced, technically demanding and physically challenging production. The roles are stock characters from the Sherlock Holmes pantheon and are strong, smart (mostly), sincere and earnest in their delivery. This is not parody. The five actors will work as an ensemble to bring this fun and amazing show to life. They may be involved in scene changes while in character, costume quick changes, combat sequences and stage movement like walking down a street while staying in one spot, possibly operating a puppet, a fan, holding a wall, etc. It’s that kind of show! Almost melodrama—strongly portrayed yet believable. NOTE: English and other accents are called for in the script and will be desired. Questions may be emailed to the director at price.mike59@gmail.com.