Open Call: Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty

(PLAY)
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Irene Kuykendall

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail, and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this brand new adventure that has danger — and laughter — around every corner.

Please direct all questions to casting@virginiarep.org.

Casting Personnel:
Artistic Director – Rick Hammerly
Director – Irene Kuykendall

Audition Location: VA Rep Center for Arts and Education
4204 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23227
Callback Location: VA Rep Center for Arts and Education
4204 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23227

Audition Schedule

General Auditions: September 23-24, 2024 (7:00-10:00PM) at the VA Rep Center
In-Person Callback: September 29, 2024 (7:00-10:00PM) at the VA Rep Center

Rehearsal & Performance Dates

Rehearsals begin: November 11, 2024
Performance run: December 13, 2024 – Jan 19, 2025 (Possible 1 Week Extension Jan 20-26, 2025)

To schedule an audition appointment:

Please fill out an audition form through THIS LINK. All actors will fill out the audition form and have the option to submit a headshot and resume online.
In Person Auditions & Callbacks will be held in Richmond, VA. You will be notified via email after your initial audition if you need to attend a callback audition.

What to prepare:

Please come prepared to read sides from the script, which can be found at this LINK. Also, please bring a printed headshot and resume with you to auditions.

Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

In casting Moriarty, Virginia Repertory Theatre endeavors to be as inclusive as possible. We invite all performers, including gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors, to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.

Actor One – Sherlock Holmes

Actor Two – Dr. Watson

Actor Three – Perkins, Otto Von Ormstein, Moriarty, Mrs. Gasner, Porter, Conductor, Paddy Keys, Nefertiti, Mycroft Holmes, Lestrade, A rough with a bludgeon, Bartender

Actor Four – Irene Adler, Mrs. Hudson, Cartwright

Actor Five – Hacek, Daisy, Milker, Vicar, Mrs. Barabas, Hilda Klebb, Toby, Cab Driver, Hans

Also seeking understudies for the above roles.

Please direct all questions to casting@virginiarep.org.