AUDITION NOTICE: Murder on Cue - Tugun Theatre Company
- Samantha Hancock
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Title: Murder on Cue
Presented By: Tugun Theatre Company Inc.
Genre: Murder Mystery / Comedy
Synopsis: Murder on Cue is a deliciously dark and witty murder mystery set in Maple Lodge, a retirement home for actors, where gossip, grudges, and dry sherry keep spirits high — until a blizzard traps everyone inside. As poison pen letters circulate, tensions rise, secrets unravel, and murder strikes. Who had it out for Sybil, the biting grande dame? Why is there a photo of a mysterious young man no one claims to know? With the home cut off from the world, it’s up to the sensible Sue, her assistant Judy, and the redoubtable resident Molly – with more than a little flair for the dramatic – to piece together the truth. This tongue-in-cheek whodunit is filled with quirky characters, big personalities, and a satisfying twist. As the residents use their theatrical flair to protect one of their own, the line between stagecraft and real life blurs in the most delicious way.
Director: Jim Dickson
Writer: Robin Jennifer Miller
Audition Date: Monday, 12 May 2025
Audition Time: 6:30 pm
Audition Location and Address: Tugun Theatre Company, Tugun Village Community Centre, Corner Coolangatta Rd & Kaleena St, Tugun QLD 4224
Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Not applicable
Audition Requirements:
Cold reads from the script
No preparation necessary, but familiarity with the synopsis and style is encouraged
The director is seeking an older cast to reflect the retirement home setting
Available Roles:
The Staff:
Sue – Female, 40s. The manager of Maple Lodge. Calm, sensible, and no-nonsense.
Judy – Female, 30s. Sue’s cheerful and good-natured assistant.
The Visitor:
Gareth – Male, 30s–40s. Sybil’s smooth but sly solicitor nephew.
The Residents (Primarily 60s–80s):
Molly – Female. Intelligent, composed, and the unlikely Miss Marple of the group.
Sybil – Female. Rude, sharp-tongued, and haughty. A classic theatrical diva.
Desiree – Female. Flighty, romantic, and a little ditzy.
Olivia – Female. Grand, commanding, with a steel spine beneath the glamour.
Charles – Male. Gentle and upright with an air of old-fashioned decency.
Larry – Male. Flamboyant, theatrical, and proudly camp.
Audition Registration: https://www.tuguntheatre.org/audition
Performance Dates: 8 August – 30 August 2025
Performance Location: Tugun Theatre Company, Tugun Village Community Centre
Rehearsal Dates: To be confirmed post-casting
Rehearsal Times: Likely evenings – typically Monday and/or Wednesday
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