Description:

Steel Beam Theatre is holding auditions for The 39 Steps. Adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by James Buchan, directed by Annie Slivinski.

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance! In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called "The 39 Steps" is hot on the man's trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale!

AVAILABLE ROLES:

Richard Hannay - 20's - 50's. He/him or they/them - Male identifying character. Any race or ethnicity. One half of the leading duo who possesses the Hitchcock-esque suave, dashing, debonaire qualities. He is an artistic soul, a rebel, and an everyman capable of unlocking a secret heart filled with will and determination, cunning and vulnerability. Actor must be an adept physical comedian, a great listener and responder, and ensemble member.

Annabella/Pamela/Margaret - 20's - 50's. She/her or they/them - Female identifying character. Any race or ethnicity. One half of the leading duo who possesses physical, emotional, and comedic prowess. Actor will play all three roles below, with the possibility of stepping into a clown role or two.

Annabella: a brilliant but marked Russian woman who is on the run from spies and killed at their hand. Russian accent preferred.

Pamela: a quintessential Hitchcock-esqe leading lady. She is bold, emotionally, and intellectually intelligent, powerful, and fashionable. English accent required.

Margaret: a small-town farm worker married off to a cruel man; she is eager to see the world, to help Richard out when he stumbles upon her farm and is willing to risk the consequences from her abusive husband in following her heart and gut. Scottish accent required.

Clown #1 & Clown #2 - Any age. They/them, he/him, she/her. Any gender, race, or ethnicity. Vivacious, debonair, and with substantial authority, are the clowns expertly execute 150+ roles with Olympian prowess and skillful comedic timing. Versatility with European accents is a plus. Must be able to lift certain set pieces and move adroitly throughout stage and between roles.

Vaccination Policy: It is the policy of Steel Beam Theatre that all actors and staff show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate in auditions, rehearsals, and performances. Actors may be required to wear masks during rehearsals.