auditions - march 9 & 10, 2025 - orlando, florida

The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition will hold auditions for all principal roles. The only scheduled performance is: April 8, 2025 (in the evening) at a resort close to Sea World. 

Pay is $250 per performer per performance plus $150 for a limited rehearsal schedule in March. Pay will be executed within two hours of the conclusion of the performance. 

When:

Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm ET

Monday, March 10, 2025 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm ET

Where: 

The Comfort Inn & Suites (first floor meeting room)

7495 Canada Ave. (off of I Drive) Orlando, FL 32819

Sign Up sheets (by character) will be available beginning at 5:30pm and performers will be seen in order of the sign in sheet. Characters who sing (Carmen, Rose, Tommy and Charlie) will sing first. 

If auditioning for a character who sings, then please prepare at least one up tempo Broadway standard or jazz standard with a belt. Please sing acapella or bring your own background track. NO PIANO WILL BE PROVIDED. 

All characters will read from the script (sides will be provided). 

No callbacks have been scheduled at this time, so all performers are asked to stay until 9:00pm or until they are excused. 

ALL PERFORMERS MUST: 

Be legally able to work in the United States

Provide a valid form of identification

Agree to the tentative, limited rehearsal schedule   

Be Off Book by the required date

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Charlie “The Tuna” Scarpelli - Male, late 40’s to early 50’s

Charlie is the classic 1920’s gangster. He runs the NYC nightclub called the Luna Lounge. He’s tough and rarely hears “no” for an answer. He once had a prolonged fling with Rose (as he does with ALL his headliners). But now, he is pursuing Carmen Colada. Charlie sings one standard “crooner” number in the show.  

Mr. Cain - Male, mid 40’s

Mr. Cain is Charlie’s henchman. He is Charlie’s confidant and knows almost all of Charlie’s inside secrets. He is in love with Rose. Almost everyone treats Mr. Cain with respect. Mr. Cain does not sing. 

Lawrence “Larry” Lombardo - Male, 30’s to 40’s

Larry Lombardo is the wisecracking bandleader. He is in debt to Charlie which explains his employment at the Luna Lounge.  He’s lighthearted, yet disgruntled. He once knew how to lead an orchestra, but now he is less than enthusiastic about his current gig. Larry does not sing in this show. 

Tommy Merengue - Male, mid to late 20’s

Tommy is the emcee at the Luna Lounge. He is in love with Carmen. He owes Charlie his life. Above all, it is Tommy’s job to keep the show going. Tommy sings one “crooner” standard. 

Rose Meadowlark - Female, mid 50’s

Rose, at one point, was the toast of the town. She is now a washed up has-been. She has a good voice but these days she’s damaged goods. Rose is still in love with Charlie and yearns for the days of yesteryear. Rose sings one number in the show. 

Carmen Colada - Female, early to mid 20’s

Carmen is the sweet ingénue. She will soon be the headliner at the Luna Lounge and everyone (except her) knows it. She is a little flaky and is in love with Tommy. Carmen sings one number in the show. 

Mama Scarpelli - Female, mid to late 60’s

Mamma is the quintessential Italian Mother. She is sweet yet tough. She is Charlie’s mother and owns the Luna Lounge. Her ownership is her trump card and she knows how to use it. Mama does not sing in this show. 

The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition is a light-hearted, family friendly, comedy whodunnit with music. The producers are committed to providing a professional, safe, and comfortable working environment and expect the same from the performers.