AUDITIONS
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Auditions for
Whodunit? An Improvised Murder Mystery
Guilty Party
Thu, Oct 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sun, Oct 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Auditions for The Contemporary Theater Company's late January - March production of Whodunit? An Improvised Murder Mystery, directed by Sami Avigdor.
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At auditions, everyone will warm up together, then we'll take turns performing improv scenes in groups. Auditioners are welcome at either audition session or both.
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Whodunit? is a fully-improvised play in two acts centered around a murder. The cast and crew will work together to develop the specifics of show structure, but every night will be a completely new play!
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"Mr. Mortis holds a party every year for his favorite group of socialites and roustabouts, but when the dust clears after a particularly raucous bash, Mr. Mortis is found dead and the party is forever canceled. Four years later, the attendees of that tragic shindig receive mysterious invitations to a revival of their favorite rager. When one of the attendees arrives fashionably late, they find the estate of Mr. Mortis in chaos with weapons drawn, tempers flaring, and a life taken. As the only person who couldn't have committed the crime, it falls to them to inspect the scene and solve the crime before the end of the night. Who sent the invitations? What really happened to Mr Mortis? And who... is the Guilty Party!"
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The show will open with an explanation of the circumstances and the late-arriver entering to see a chaotic tableau - including seeing the murder victim on the floor. The narrative will then go back to the start of the party and we'll see how we get to that chaotic moment and murder. During Act 2, the late-arriver will serve as a sort of detective, interrogating folks, getting to the bottom of the situation, and eventually putting the pieces together to accuse the murderer.​
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We are looking for performers who are excited about narrative and collaboration. Improv or acting experience will be helpful, but not required to audition. Auditions will involve improv scenes in groups, and we aim to make it a fun experience for everyone involved!
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Please email info@thecontemporarytheater.com to let us know you are coming! Looking for actors 18 and up. If you are interested but unable to attend, please still send us an email!
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We are committed to diverse casts and opportunities for actors of all races, genders, identities, and experience levels.
All adult actors in this production will receive a stipend. At the CTC we proudly employ and embrace non-traditional as well as color-conscious casting. Actors of Color are particularly encouraged to audition!