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Stow Players
An Old Fashioned Family Murder
Unpaid

Key Details

Audition Date
Nov 22, 2026
Audition Time
6:00 PM
City
Stow, OH
Audition Venue
Heritage Barn at Silver Springs Park, Stow, OH
Compensation
Unpaid
Union Status
Non-Union
Submission Deadline
Nov 23, 2026

Roles Being Cast

Mrs. Shirley Peck, Detective Paul Peck, Clarice Claythorne, Dotty Claythorne, Jasper Jamison, Arthur Whittington. Seeking 3 women and 3 men.

Description and Submission Instructions

Directed by Adam Alderson. Stage Managed by Brandi Eaton. A fast-paced comedy-mystery by Joe DiPietro set in 1943, paying tribute to classic whodunits while poking fun at the genre.

AUDITION DATES
  • ·Sunday, November 22 — 6:00pm
  • ·Monday, November 23 — 7:30pm

Sign up for a 30-minute audition slot via the link below.

LOCATION

Heritage Barn at Silver Springs Park, Stow, OH

WHAT TO PREPARE

Cold readings from the script. An optional 1–2 minute monologue of your choice (from any source) may also be presented — not required. Bring a completed audition form and headshot. A theatre resume may also be provided. Script available upon request: stowplayers@gmail.com.

REHEARSALS

Begin December 14. Rehearsal schedule available at auditions.

PERFORMANCES
  • ·Thursday, February 5 at 7:30pm
  • ·Friday, February 6 at 7:30pm
  • ·Saturday, February 7 at 2:30pm
  • ·Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm
  • ·Friday, February 13 at 7:30pm
  • ·Saturday, February 14 at 2:30pm
  • ·Thursday, February 19 at 7:30pm
  • ·Friday, February 20 at 7:30pm
  • ·Saturday, February 20 at 2:30pm
  • ·Sunday, February 21 at 2:30pm
ROLES AVAILABLE

Seeking 3 women and 3 men. Strong comic timing essential for all roles. Ages are flexible and represent stage age only.

  • ·MRS. SHIRLEY PECK (female, playing age 55–75) — A warm widow with sharp instincts and a knack for observing what others miss. Funny, lovable, and far more perceptive than she appears. The heart of the show.
  • ·DETECTIVE PAUL PECK (male, playing age 25–40) — Shirley's son and a junior detective eager to prove himself. Intelligent and earnest, sometimes overshadowed by his mother.
  • ·CLARICE CLAYTHORNE (female, playing age 25–40) — The Colonel's eldest daughter. Glamorous, sophisticated, and ambitious with a cool exterior and sharp wit.
  • ·DOTTY CLAYTHORNE (female, playing age 25–40) — The Colonel's younger daughter. A devoted mystery fan, bookish but highly intelligent with a surprising strength.
  • ·JASPER JAMISON (male, playing age 25–40) — Clarice's handsome fiancé. Charming and not always the brightest. A comedic role with great timing and plenty of heart.
  • ·ARTHUR WHITTINGTON (male, playing age 45–70) — A famous and pompous mystery novelist. Larger-than-life and self-important. His revelations set the mystery in motion.

Questions: stowplayers@gmail.com

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