Murder in the Library Audition & Production Information

YAM Productions and Centreville Library present Murder in the Library written by Tom and Penny Warner and edited by Laurel Jackson. This production is mounted and edited with permission from Tom and Penny Warner.

Script

This script has 8 characters with largely balanced line distribution. Each character has 1, 3, or 4 monologues with improvised audience chitchat during breaks. This show does not include dialogue-heavy scenes and is entirely structured in memorized monologues and improvised audience interactions. The tone is a little over the top, scandalous, and punny.

• Agatha Mystery: famous mystery writer and honored guest

• Simon Schuster: book publisher who published Agatha's first book in 2004

• Paige Turner: book critic with slander cases pending against her

• The Representative: newly elected rep who plans to run for President in 2 years

• Olive Reeding: head librarian and host of the book signing event

• Barney A. Noble: bookstore owner who provided 8 free copies for tonight's festivities

• Madyssen Mae: Of @MadyMe TikTok fame and reality TV shows, on her 4th marriage; REQUIRES SOME SINGING (singing may be good or bad)

• Cliff Haygner: chief of police and lead inspector

This script requires no stage combat or physical intimacy. It will include accusations and agape mouths and Drama.

Auditions

Auditions will be conducted in two ways: in-person at Centreville Library (14200 St. Germain Dr Centreville VA 20121-2299) on June 9th from 2pm to 4pm) and virtually through video submissions (due by Monday June 11th at 7pm).

In-Person Auditions

Come prepared to perform monologues from the script and demonstrate some improvisational audience interactions. Please bring a list of conflicts for Sunday afternoons 2-4:30 and Wednesday events 7-9 starting 6/16.

Virtual Auditions

Auditioners may choose to submit video auditions with 1-2 monologues from the script and a demonstration of improv abilities in character. (This could be introducing yourself to one of the audience members in character and asking them questions. This does not need to be long but should demonstrate actor's ability to engage one-on-one.) Please email yamproductions.director@gmail.com for sides and an audition form. Virtual submissions are due by Tuesday June 11th at 7pm.

Rehearsal Process

Rehearsals, auditions, and performances will all take place at Centreville Regional Library in Centreville, Virginia.

Rehearsals will occur 0, 1, or 2 times a week from 6/16-7/24 on Sundays (generally 2-4:30) and Wednesdays (7-9). The rehearsal schedule will be crafted based on cast availability and show requirements. The aim is for one rehearsal a week leading up to the show.

Costumes will be a combination of actor-provided and production team-provided thanks to the modern day setting. This is a low tech production focused on energy and creating engaging public library programming.

Required Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, July 24 6pm-9pm

Performance: Saturday, July 27, call time 1pm; performance 2pm (probably wrapping up around 3:30pm)

Performance: Sunday, July 28, call time 1pm; performance 2pm (probably wrapping up around 3:30pm plus a short strike)

Company Policies

• If you are not feeling well, contact your stage manager/director before attending rehearsal for guidance.

• Treat others the way you wish to be treated.

• Submit all conflicts at auditions to the best of your abilities.