Auditions

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Lumos Players is thrilled to announce auditions for our summer production of Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced – A Miss Marple Thriller!

 Synopsis:
An announcement in the local paper sets the scene for a murder to occur at Miss Blacklock’s Victorian home. When an unexpected guest dies under the foretold circumstances, it’s up to Miss Marple to unravel the mystery. Classic Christie suspense, quirky characters, and twists await!

Auditions:
Sunday, July 6 | 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Lakeview UCC – 8639 Columbia Rd, Maineville, OH 45039
Callbacks: Monday, July 7 | 7:00–9:00 PM

What to Expect:
Auditions will consist of script readings. 
Sides will be emailed out in advance to those who sign up.
Headshots are not required, but they are preferred.

 Performance Dates:
August 29 & 30 and September 5 & 6 at 7:30 PM
📍 Lakeview UCC, Maineville, OH

Rehearsals:

Sundays (1-5pm), Mondays and Thursdays (7-10pm)

 Character Descriptions:

  • Miss Marple (60–70): Overly inquisitive, grandmotherly, but shrewd. A clever amateur detective.

  • Letitia Blacklock (45–50): Attractive and well-maintained. Reserved, opinionated, and caretaker of Bunny, Julia, Patrick, and Phillipa.

  • Inspector Craddock (50): Serious, business-minded local police inspector.

  • Julia Simmons (22–24): Beautiful but difficult. Studying pharmacy. Staying with her Aunt Lettie.

  • Patrick Simmons (25–26): Julia’s handsome, jokester brother. Enjoys teasing and sibling rivalry.

  • Dora “Bunny” Bunner (45–50): Befuddled, humorous, and Lettie’s old school chum and companion.

  • Mitzi (25–26): Lettie’s cook. Explosive, possibly paranoid, but hilarious. From a mid-European or Asian background.

  • Phillipa Haymes (26): Elegant, blonde, and classy war widow with a young son.

  • Edmund Swettenham (26–27): Dark, “foreign-looking” Brit. Aspiring writer, awkward around his pushy mom, smitten with Phillipa.

  • Mrs. Swettenham (58–60): New to the village. Pushy and flustered easily.

  • Sergeant Mellors (25–30): Craddock’s assistant. Not the brightest, but very diligent.

  • Rudi Scherz (20–21): Young Swiss national. Mysterious and crucial to the plot.

 Come be a part of this thrilling mystery and help us bring Christie’s classic tale to life!
We can't wait to see you at auditions!

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Lumos Players encourages performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages to audition. No roles are precast.

Audition Tips

Auditions can be exciting and nerve-racking. Here are some tips from us on how to have a successful and enjoyable audition experience.

  • If you are asked to present a song or monologue, prepare your piece well. Become familiar with any sides or monologues given to you ahead of times.

  • Remember that your audition for every show begins the moment you walk in the door. You may be perfect in the audition room, but rudeness or misbehavior in the lobby will be noticed.

  • We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment so that all of your paperwork can be completed before you go in for your auditions. Arriving early also gives you time to relax and focus and not feel rushed.

  • It is very helpful to director and staff if you are truthful about conflicts, desired roles and if you will accept other roles. This helps the casting process go smoother and decreases any rehearsal schedule issues in the future.

  • This means you should dress in clothes that are comfortable and will not impede your movement.

  • If you make a mistake, do not apologize. Remember that others may not even notice a mistake, but if you point it out to them, they will know for sure.

  • Don’t worry about being nervous. Just about everyone is nervous. Do your best to smile and have a good time.

  • Our audition staff wants you to do your best! We are rooting for you and can't wait to see you shine!

Start the adventure today.