Upcoming Auditions

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Cast

Agatha Christie’s SPIDER’S WEB

Show dates: September 18-21 and 25-28, 2025

Audition dates: Thursday, August 14 at 6:30pm

Director: Dr. David Crespy

Audition Information:

Come audition for a wonderful murder mystery by the master of suspense, Agatha Christie! Nothing like a nice cadaver to get you ready for Halloween’s spooky season, with more than a touch of British comedy for a bit of whimsy!

Rehearsals will occur on weeknights from 6:30-9:30PM. Some weekends possible based on actor availability. Actors with limited schedule conflicts may be considered, please email crespyd@missouri.edu for questions about potential conflicts.

Audition materials:

Auditions and call-backs will be readings from the script-- no prep required!  Script available on request from Director.

 

Virtual audition submissions are available. Please email crespyd@missouri.edu for more information.

Audition registration: https://forms.gle/A8WM2LrsxrZkLbAF6

All roles will be cast with a community-conscious approach with a gender-neutral touch. We invite actors of any ethnicity and gender to audition for any role.

  • Clarissa Hailsham-Brown, late twenties

  • Sir Rowland Delahaye, fifties

  • Hugo Birch, sixties

  • Jeremy Warrender, late twenties

  • Pippa Hailsham-Brown, 13-15 (actor must be 13+)

  • Mildred Peake, 40s-50s

  • Elgin, the Butler, 40s-50s

  • Oliver Costello, debonair and dastardly, late twenties

  • Henry Hailsham-Brown, 40s

  • Inspector Lord, 40s-50s

  • Constable Jones, 40s (double-cast with Henry)

  • Doctor (double-cast with Oliver)

Please note: Listed ages are the ages of the character, any actor able to portray the stated age will be considered.