The PMRP Summer Mysteries return with Riddle of the Super Sleuths!

We perform three mystery audio dramas live, featuring three detectives (or their villains!)

Arsène Lupin returns in the new adaptation by Michael Lin, The Seven of Hearts!

Doctor Watson and Inspector Lestrade investigate a locked-room mystery for Sherlock Holmes in The Adventure of the Sleeping Cardinal, an original play by Jeremy Holstein!

And our third radio play is an original mystery by Phoebe Roberts, The Lost Days of Mrs. Neele!

The performance is hosted by Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson!

Auditions will be Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24 at Boston Brunch Church in Somerville. Here’s the list of available roles, with plot summaries for the three segments, and please scroll down to learn how to sign up for a slot and audition.

Parts will be available for both voice and Foley roles.

There will be four performances on July 21-23, 2022 — evening performances on all three days, with a matinée as well on Saturday the 23d.

IMPORTANT: Since performers will be in close proximity on stage and at rehearsals, we are requiring performers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

PLEASE NOTE: The Post-Meridian Radio Players is a community theater group and is run by volunteers. Our performers are not paid.

How to Audition

Now

1. Read over the plot summaries and list of roles available and think a little bit about what you’re interested in — the voice roles listed there are available, but there also positions for sound-effects performance, tech crew, and various other things.
2. Then, click here to sign up for an audition appointment, fill out the form, and submit it.
3. If you have submitted the form correctly and one of the time slots you requested is still available, you will get email confirming your audition appointment. (This is sent by a human being who has a day job, so don't worry if it doesn't come right away. But if it doesn’t come within a day or so, contact us at [email protected]. You can also use that address to contact us if you have trouble submitting the form.)

Before your audition

There are a bunch of documents posted in our Audition Documents folder on Google Drive:

• a paper audition form (different from the online signup form!), and
• a schedule grid,

both of which you should print out and fill out before your rehearsal slot if possible, and

• audition sides for each of the three segments

which you'll probably want to print out and practice before your audition. (All these have now been posted. They're all available in both PDF format and Word or Google Docs format.)

Some Things to Know

• The audition process involves one form that you fill out online (the appointment form) and two paper forms which you should print out, complete, and bring with you to the audition. They’re not interchangeable. (The paper forms are are not up yet, but they will be on Google Drive.)
• If you show up for an audition without the paper forms (or the sides), we’ll probably have a few extra copies printed out and you can fill out the forms there. However, it saves time and trouble and makes the process go more smoothly if you can bring completed forms with you. (It also helps demonstrate to the directors how responsible and resourceful you are!)
• Walk-ins are welcome, but people with appointments will take priority. If there are no-shows during a given hour, we will fill those slots with walk-ins. Any remaining walk-ins will be auditioned at 10pm. It helps the directors tremendously if you sign up in advance, though.

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