AUDITIONS
Audition Information
All Roles Open, Non-Union, Non-Paid
Audition Dates & Times:
– Thursday, June 12 (7:00pm – 9:00pm)
– Saturday, June 14 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Callbacks if needed – Tuesday, June 17 (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Please Bring:
- Photo / Headshot
- Resume / List of previous shows
- List of schedule conflicts
- Be prepared to perform a cold reading
Audition Forms & Rehearsal Details
- Click here to fill out the Online Audition Form.
- Or you can download the printed Artistic Synergy of Baltimore Audition Form

DIRECTOR: Jim Morgan
STAGE MANAGER: Kathy Case
Show Dates & Times:
- October 10 @ 8:00pm
- October 11 @ 8:00pm
- October 12 @ 3:00pm
- October 17 @ 8:00pm
- October 18 @ 8:00pm
- October 19 @ 3:00pm
First Read-Through: Saturday, August 16
Tech Week*: Saturday, October 4 – Thursday, October 9
*Tech week rehearsals could run longer than normal rehearsals
Expected Rehearsal Days:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Saturdays
Exact timing subject to finalized cast availability.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare.
Characters
All characters have a reason to be the murder victim, as well as a motive to be the murderer. Please note that the ages mentioned are suggested character ages and not necessarily the actual age of the actor. Most roles have an accent indicated but don’t let that stop you from auditioning. We may or may not use accents or they may just be indications of an accent.
MALE/MALE IDENTIFYING ROLES:
SIMON MOSTYN (Age 25-35) – Kay’s new husband; good looking, good tempered with a simple hearty manner; from humble beginnings, determined not to use Kay for her money; deceptively devious. Very confident performer. British accent.
CANON PENNEFATHER (Age 35+) – An imposing clergyman, a self-described worldly order of the clergy who enjoys the good things in life. Kay’s guardian whom she calls Uncle Ambrose; the sleuth and pivotal detective of the play. The performer must have great stage presence. British accent.
WILLIAM SMITH (Age 30+) – An irreverent man who has devoted himself to the causes of the “working man” yet with a sparkle in the eye. A bit dirty and careless about his dress. His voice and dry wit contradict his appearance. British accent.
LUDWIG BESSNER (Age 30+) – Medical doctor with a marked foreign accent from a small country in Europe. Hates Kay’s father and blames him for the financial ruin of his country and his family. German accent.
STEWARD (Age 20+) – Steward of the paddle steamer, Lotus; sly and humorous character with the opportunity to go beyond what appears in the script. Speaks with a strong accent and requires speaking some Arabic. Actors of different ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition for this role, although all auditionees will be considered.
MCNAUGHT (Age 20+) – The ship’s manager. British accent.
FEMALE/FEMALE IDENTIFYING ROLES:
KAY RIDGEWAY-MOSTYN (Age 18-25) – A charismatic, rich and beautiful young socialite who leave all in her path breathless with admiration or disgust. British accent.
JACQUELINE DE SEVERAC (Age 18-25) – Simon’s ex-fiancée and Kay’s best friend; raging with jealousy over Simon and Kay’s marriage; emotional and mercurial; somewhat fragile. British accent.
HELEN FFOLIOT-FFOULKES (Age 40+) – Unpleasant aging socialite; rude, snobbish and gruff. A believer in the upper and lower classes and that they should never meet. Upper class. British accent.
CHRISTINA GRANT (Age 25+) – Nice, sensible girl with a steady temper. The niece of Helen; grateful for the adventure on her aunt’s dime. British accent.
LOUISE (Age 20+) – Kay’s flirtatious and devious French maid. Speaks fluent French/French accent.
BEADSELLERS (Any 18+) – The (2) Beadsellers are in and out throughout the beginning of the play. Mideastern accent.
Please Note (Intimacy & Caution Warning):
Some stage kissing and light physical touch, always fully-clothed, may be requested between characters in couples. Please indicate if you are unable to accept such a role, keeping in mind all information in the posting pertaining to the casting of these characters.
Some well-timed dodging-of-thrown-objects and other physical comedy moments may be requested of certain characters. Please indicate if you are unable to accept such an “active” role.
Artistic Synergy of Baltimore is a consent-based and trauma-informed organization and all ensemble members will be led through intimacy- and consent-based practices to choreograph and block all movements of the show. If you have questions regarding details or want more information about these practices, please email us at ArtisticSynergyBaltimore@gmail.com.