2026 Season Auditions

A Murder Mystery Musical Directed by Linda Jensen

Synopsis

 Something's Afoot is a musical that spoofs detective stories, mainly the works of Agatha Christie, and especially her 1939 detective novel And Then There Were None.   The book, music, and lyrics were written by James McDonald, David Vos,  and Robert Gerlach, with additional music by Ed Linderman. The musical  involves a group of people who are invited to the lake estate of Lord  Dudley Rancour. When the wealthy lord is found dead, it is a race  against the clock to find out who is the murderer.  

Preparation:

Audition sides from the script. There are no appointments needed.  Please bring any musical audition pieces on a device that is Bluetooth connection capable.

Physical Notes:  Must be able to move quickly and hurry up and down the stairs, this is  multi level set.

Contact:  

For more information, or to arrange a different date and time for auditions, please contact Linda Jensen at: lkpenguin32@gmail.com 

Please place “Audition PGT” in the subject line of your email.

If cast, please do not make a commitment to another show while you are involved in Soemthings Afoot without consulting the director.

Characters: 

 All characters are British In order of appearance

 Ages listed are only  'stage ages' represented.

LETTIE-Alto or Soprano II age 18-25

             Saucy new maid with attitude

FLINT-Baritone or Tenor age18-50

           Caretaker-handyman, cockney accent likes the ladies

CLIVE-Bass or Tenor age 30-60

            Over worked Butler, very proper

HOPE LANGDON-Soprano age 18-25

            Flighty Ingenue

DR. GRAYBURN-Tenor/Baritone age 30-70

             Family Doctor

NIGEL RANCOUR-Tenor  age 20-30

             Black sheep of the family

LADY GRACE-Alto/Soprano II Age 35-60

            Grande Dame very proper

COL. GILLWEATHER-Bass/Baritone Age 50-60

             Old Army

TWEED-Soprano age 40-70

              Amateur Detective, witty smart

GEOFFRY-tenor, age 20-25

                   Lost University student, Hopes love interest