Upcoming Auditions
We hold auditions for our shows throughout the season. Each show will have their own set of audition requirements. Please check back for the latest audition information.
Auditions - Murder in the House of Horrors
Directed by: Diane Wingerter
Step into the spotlight for a thrilling opportunity! The Alfresco Arts
Center proudly announces auditions for its upcoming production:
Murder in the House of Horrors. Directed By: Diane Wingerter
Audition Details
Who Can Audition?
The Characters range from 20 years old and up!
Anyone within this age limit may audition!
Audition Date and Location
Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 2:00 until 6:00
Callbacks will be held if necessary
Alfresco Arts Center, 2041 Delmar Ave., Granite City, IL 62040
Audition Requirements
Actors will be asked to read from the script - Sides available HERE
(Optional) Bring a headshot and resume if one is available
Walk—ins are accepted, but sign-ups are encouraged
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals will be Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 and Sunday at 2:00,
beginning on August 19 th , 2025
A Read Through & Meet and Greet will be held on August 5, 2025, at 6:30
PM
Mandatory Rehearsal dates include Tech Week from October 5 th through
the Show weekend!
All being held at Alfresco Arts Center 2041 Delmar, Granite City, IL 62040
Performance Dates and Venue
October 10 th and 11 th at 7:30PM and a Matinee on Sunday October 12 th at
2:00 PM on the Whitaker Stage at the Alfresco Arts Center, 2041 Delmar,
Granite City, IL 62040
Please submit all questions to alfrescotheater@gmail.com
Show Synopsis
This is an Audience Interaction Murder Mystery/Comedy. Cast Members
and the audience are invited to the House of Horrors Museum to witness a
review of a recent Egyptian Archeology dig and find. Suddenly, while
watching a slide show of the dig, the projector goes off, plunging the
auditorium into darkness. When the lights come on, the professor is dead
and the priceless jewel he was holding has vanished.
Varius suspects and clues are presented for the audience to uncover. The
audience will question the suspects and ultimately vote on who they believe
is the thief and Killer. This is an interactive show and some ad-lib may be
required.
Character Descriptions
Professor Dirk Carlton: (Male) A renowned befuddled Egyptologist,
enthusiastic about sharing his discovery of Pharaoh Menkaura's tomb.
He is lecturing at a museum, showcasing a slide of the Pharaoh's
sarcophagus, when tragedy strikes.
Lieutenant Dan Morrow: (Male) The detective tasked with solving the
murder. Lieutenant Morrow is described as someone who narrows
down the suspects to a specific group. He involves the audience in the
mystery, allowing them to question and accuse potential culprits. He
could be portrayed as a no-nonsense investigator, perhaps with a dry
wit, guiding the audience through the opportunity and motives
surrounding the accused.
Frances Carlton: (Female) The jealous wife: Perhaps a spouse who felt
neglected or betrayed by the Professor’s obsession with his work.
Isis Amun: (Female) An Exotic Egyptian, an individual with a deep
understanding of Egyptian lore and possibly harboring resentment
towards the professor for disturbing an ancient tomb. Egyptian Accent!
Nefertari Amun: (Female) Isis’s sister, even more resentful towards the
professor and very aggressive. Egyptian accent!
Elena Newman: (Female) Professor Carlton’ assistant. Attractive and
outgoing and a bit smitten with the Professor.
Dr. Johann Vanderveer: (Male or Female) The very forceful museum
curator. Hoping his or her monetary contribution to the dig has been a
good investment.
Lurenda Westbrook: (Male or Female) A museum patron, very wealthy
and very angry.
Elvira Gray: (Female) Lurenda’s lawyer who follows her everywhere and
is a bit sue happy.
Jane Trice: (Female) Museum office worker who is extremely nervous
about everything and very excitable.
Russ Palmer: (Male) Newspaper reporter. Very energetic and looking for
a Pulitzer!
Betty Lange: (Female) Russ’s Newspaper photographer, much smarter
than Russ and pleasant.
Tony: (Male or Female) Main Museum guard Male or Female
Professor Kirk Carlton: (Male)Dirk’s twin brother is also an archeologist
but not sharp
Guards: (Male or Female)
Extras: (Male or Female)