AUDITION NOTICE: The Murder Room - Nash Theatre

Title: The Murder Room

Presented By: Nash Theatre

Genre: Mystery Farce

Synopsis: The Murder Room is a fabulous mystery farce concerning newlyweds Edgar and Mavis. Two days after their wedding, Edgar discovers his younger wife is less than faithful. After her first attempt to kill him by poisoning his cocoa fails, Mavis resorts to increasingly creative methods before he can change his will.

Audition Date: Sunday May 24th, 2026

Audition Time: From 11AM

Audition Location and Address: The Play Shed, 4 Amity Street, New Farm

Audition Requirements: No prepared pieces required. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script.

Audition Registration: Please contact the director (Sharon White - sharon_white_@hotmail.com) to register your interest.

Performance Dates: August 7th - 29th, 2026

Performance Location: The Play Shed, 4 Amity Street, New Farm

Performer Age: 25–70 (depending on role)

Creative Team: Director - Sharon White

Production Website: Nash Theatre - The Murder Room

Other Information: For further information and to register your interest, please contact Sharon White

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Edgar Hollister (50–60) - A somewhat befuddled member of the landed gentry.

• Mavis Hollister (40s) - Edgar’s very recent bride; glamorous with a vampish edge.

• Lottie Malloy (55–70) - A sharp-tongued, wise-cracking housekeeper.

• James Crandall (35–45) - A police inspector; stolid, methodical, and reserved.

• Abel Howard (50–60) - An intelligent police constable. (Note: This role is doubled with Edgar.)

• Susan Hollister (25–30) - Edgar’s daughter; bubbly, ditzy, and talkative.

• Barry Draper (25–30) - Susan’s fiancé; an affable, all-American type.