KJ Productions is holding auditions for another original comedy murder mystery, Finding J Mitchell, written by Kiernon James. We are seeking non-union adult performers for all roles except Molly. We are seeking one Middle School performer to portray, Molly, a sassy 10-year-old girl.
Finding J Mitchell
An original comedy mystery play
By Kiernon James
About the Show
A female private investigator turns up at a cozy lodge with a lead that a burglar known as J Mitchell might strike that night. After her cover is blown, she must work fast to catch the thief before another crime is committed. She finds unexpected help from a few locals, including a sassy 10-year-old girl who mimics what she sees on TV to guide them to the truth.
This comical show is filled with quirky characters, laughs, and twists to keep audiences guessing.
Characters (8 F, 5 M - by age range)
Molly Wagner - F - 10 - sassy errand girl
Alex Taylor - F - 30s - loner private investigator
Heather Sullivan - F - 30s - investigative journalist
Belinda Miller - F - 40s - Alex's client; friend of Mrs. Reichert
Shelly Brenner - F - 50s - maternal innkeeper
Diane Roland - F - 50s - high-profile senator
Victoria Reichert - F - 60s - wealthy governor's wife
Jolie Donavon - F - ambiguous age - mysterious psychic
Kyle Mason - M - 20s - Diane's efficient personal aide
Rob Wagner - M - 30s - Molly's father; a local deputy
Nate Lowry - M - 40s - Mrs. Reichert's quiet driver
Jerry Brenner - M - 50s-60s - jovial innkeeper
Chuck Haywood - M - 50s-60s - Jerry's hunting buddy
Time Period: Present
Locale: Door County, WI
Themes: Contemporary Mystery | Whodunit | Comedy | Romance
Run Time: ~2 hours with one intermission
Director: Brian P. Joyce
Stage Manager: Amanda Oporto
Auditions:
- Location: Open Book (1011 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis)
- Monday, March 3rd | 6 - 9 PM
- Tuesday, March 4th | 6 - 9 PM
- If needed: Callbacks on Thursday, March 6th in the evening
For the role of Molly Wagner, we'll be looking for a middle school performer who can portray a 10-year-old.
Audition Information:
- Auditions are open to everyone in the community (non-union actors)
- All roles will be given a $590 actor stipend
- Scripts sides will be used at the auditions
- A script sample may be downloaded from the playwright's website
Pre-register for your audition slot and save time filling our your form.
Rehearsals
- April 7 - May 2 | Mon-Fri evenings (time TBD) | Phoenix Theatre
- May 5 - May 8 | Tech Week evenings | Gremlin Theatre
Performances
- Fridays: May 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 7:30 PM
- Saturdays: May 10, 17, 24 & 31 @ 7:30 PM
- Sundays: May 11, 18, 25 & June 1 @ 2:00 PM
Set Strike: Following last performance on June 1st. All actors are expected to help.
Questions
Contact Jamey Olsen, Executive Producer, at [email protected]