It is Christmas Eve, 1936. William Gillette, an actor famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. This glittering whodunit has murder, infidelity, wit, and surprises—something for everyone.
John Norton, who recently starred in CHT’s Visit to a Small Planet, will direct The Game’s Afoot, or: Holmes for the Holidays at Church Hill Theatre, which is sponsored by the Queenstown Bank. Performances will run from November 4 through 20, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Auditions will be held on the Church Hill Theatre stage on:
Saturday, August 6 at 2 pm
Tuesday, August 9 at 7 pm
Thursday, August 11 at 7 pm.
The Game’s Afoot requires five women and three men, with parts for actors of all ages. In brief, the roles are: William Gillette, a Broadway star, age 40+, Martha Gillette, his mother, 60+, Aggie Wheeler, a bright young actress, 20+, Simon Bright, a young actor, 20+, Felix Geisel, an experienced and athletic actor, 40+, Madge Giesel, Felix’s sarcastic wife and an actress, 40+, Daria Chase, an important theater critic, 40+, and Inspector Harriet Goring, a formidable intelligence, 40+. Auditions will include cold readings from the script. As always, CHT invites both experienced and new actors to audition and welcomes volunteers interested in production and back-stage positions.
For more information on the CHT 2016 Season, how to become a member, and more, please contact the Church Hill Theatre office at 410-556-6003, or like CHT’s page on Facebook!
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