Clue meets Knives Out in the masterfully entertaining Murder’s in the Heir! Almost every character in this hilarious mystery has the weapon, opportunity, and motive to commit an unseen murder. And it’s up to your audience to decide who did it! Each of the heirs to the tyrannical billionaire Simon Starkweather has the means and the motive to do away with him. Starkweather gathers his family and employees to announce the contents of his will. His lawyer, Lois van Zandt, reveals that he has bequeathed vast fortunes to his befuddled niece Fiona, her playboy son Jordan, his great-niece Paula (a Southern belle) and his grandson Simon III, as well as to his many servants. Then Lois delivers the bombshell! Within hours this will become invalid. Of course, the rejected heirs are not pleased, so it’s not surprising when they roam the old mansion carrying such items as an ax, a gun, and poison. Predictably, the lights go out, and Simon is discovered murdered. Simon III is determined to find his grandfather’s killer, with the help of detective Mike Davis. The play’s unique ending, utilizing secret ballots gathered at intermission from the audience, determines the killer in this Billy St. John maze of murder.

When:

• Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Where: Wylie Acting Group Theatre - 205 Industrial Ct. Wylie, TX 75098

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By Billy St. John
Directed by Tiffany Harrod

• Registration form: https://forms.gle/a56ReGcPyX8FVR8z5
• Audition monologues: https://www.wylieactinggroup.org/audition-registration/
• Auditions will be held in-person, at Wylie Acting Group Theatre – 205 Industrial Ct., Wylie, TX.
• Please dress appropriately and expect to have your photo taken after you have signed in.
• Please do not bring props to the audition.
• Also, the casting committee requests that you do not wear costumes or face paint.
• All actors are required to audition with one of the monologues provided. Although monologues are named, if you are going for a character who does not have a monologue, simply use one from the list in the audition registration link.

Volunteer Expectations

Actors and family participation is a natural part of the community theatre experience. We expect each family to contribute approximately 20 hours to the production prior to performances (set building, work inside the theatre, show promotion, etc.) plus working before, during, or after most performances. Volunteer positions will be reviewed at the first rehearsal.

Rehearsals

• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
• The first rehearsal is Saturday, July 13th.
• Attendance by all cast and crew at the first rehearsal is required and nonnegotiable.
• Generally, weekday rehearsals will be from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
• Saturday rehearsal times vary – please check the schedule.
• An in-depth rehearsal schedule is provided at the first rehearsal.
• Additional rehearsals may be called, if needed.
• Rehearsals may be limited to small groups with various arrival and dismissal times.
• Rehearsal attendance is crucial, but no absences are allowed unless disclosed in registration form conflicts.
• Inability to attend rehearsals affects casting eligibility.

Performances

(8) Performances:

• Friday, Sept. 13 @ 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 14 @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 15 @ 2:30 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 20 @ 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 21 @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 22 @ 2:30 p.m.

Available Roles

Note: Auditions for this show are open to adults ages 17+.

The Family

Simon Starkweather (elderly) … a billionaire, tyrannical
Fiona Starkweather (middle age) … his niece by marriage, befuddle
Jordan Starkweather (young adult) … his great-nephew, Fiona’s son, a playboy
Paula Thompson (young adult) … his great-niece, a Southern Belle (must have an accent)
Simon Starkweather III (young adult) … his grandson, a college student

The Staff

Benson-Hurst (adult) … the butler, formal
Mrs. Trent (adult) … the housekeeper, dour
Minerva Walker (adult) … the cook, temperamental
Nancy Pollard (young adult) … the maid, shy
Rufus Jones (adult) … the handyman, surly

The Professionals

Lois Van Zant (adult) … a lawyer, business-like
Miss Withers (adult) … a nurse, stern
Kathy Collins (young adult) … a personal secretary, bright, self-assured
Mike Davis (adult) … a private detective, smart, tough
Gene (Jean) Culpepper (adult) … the director
An Usher (any age) … cameo role