Murder For Two

Production Company
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company
Director(s)
Kerri Norris
Casting Director(s): 
Kerri Norris
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Honorarium - paid for performances, rehearsals are unpaid

Audition Date(s)
In-Person Callbacks: May 9th
Audition Location
The Studio, 10660 City Parkway, Surrey, BC
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Sept 25-27 & Oct 2-4 (Tech/Dress Sept 24 & Oct 1)
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Surrey Arts Centre & Anvil Centre
Submission Deadline
Monday, May 4, 2026
Submission Instructions

Auditions by electronic submission.  
2 min video recording accompanying yourself singing a comedic song
1 min comedic monologue sample.    
Please also send your headshot and CV with your submission to auditions@rctheatreco.com by May 4th. 

Only those contacted will attend in-person callbacks.

Project Synopsis
This role requires a high skill level of piano playing, singing ability and performance. Comedic skills, some dance and ability to improv are assets.This fast paced, 90-minute, musical whodunnit features two actors who act, sing and play the piano throughout. They accompany themselves, each other and sometimes play together. The actor cast as THE SUSPECTS needs a high energy and versatile performance that can switch between the 10 different characters at the drop of a hat. 
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

Rehearsals running August 2nd – September 22nd at The Studio, 10660 City Parkway, Surrey.
(Rehearsals will be Sunday daytime & Tues/Thurs evenings up until show opening. Two additional back-up rehearsals will be scheduled based on cast availability.  Tech week schedule TBD.)
Show runs September/October in Surrey/New Westminster
Surrey: September 25-27 (Dress Rehearsal, Sept 24)
New Westminster: October 2-4 (Dress Rehearsal, Oct 1)

Character 1
The Suspects
Age
25-40
Gender
Female
Description
This character plays opposite Marcus, The Inspector as the 10 other characters involved in the murder mystery. They range from young to old , vary accents and status. A high skill level on the piano is a must and ability to sing and create vocals based on the variety of characters. minimal dance will be required but good movement skills and physicality as well as comedic timing are a must for this role. Vocal range: Bb3-E5 (as written, but can be transposed) Grade 9 RCM piano ability for the most difficult passages of music
Additional Characters

The role of Marcus has been cast.