The Spirits' Speakeasy
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Sarah Sutliff

DESCRIPTION

The Spirits’ Speakeasy, is an immersive experience tailored for the Halloween Season. Atmospheric performances by roaming magicians and cabaret acts, custom cocktails and small plates available for purchase, and period music will set the stage for the main event: a series of seances conducted by the famed spiritualist Margery. Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes and a devoted spiritualist will serve as the host for this event, and will be joined by other historical figures to determine if spiritualism is real, or merely an illusion.

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ROLES:

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Author of Sherlock Holmes, and the Host of our Salon. Doyle was an avid believer in the supernatural and a huge champion for Margery, believing her to be a genuine and gifted medium with a connection to the beyond. Has invited his friend Harry Houdini to be there to test her and hopefully come to acknowledge her genuine talents, proving spiritualism is real. British, Male, 50s-60s.

Mina “Margery” Crandon - The star of this evening’s salon and a famed Spiritualist Medium out of Boston. Arthur Conan Doyle has been championing her and is insistent she is the real deal. Is facing tests this evening to prove her authenticity and will win a prize from Scientific American magazine should she succeed. Seductive, independent, and determined. American, Female, 30s. CAST

Harry Houdini - Sir Doyle’s close friend, an escape artist and illusionist, and a major spiritualism skeptic. Hot headed and brash with no patience for con-artistry. He will provide magical performances throughout the evening to prove that Margery’s “talents” are all illusion. Must have magic experience. Hungarian American, Male, 40s-50s. CAST

Howard Thurston - One of Harry Houdini’s greatest professional rivals, a fellow magician and also a devoted spiritualist. Where Harry is hot headed and crude, Thurston is charismatic and charming; the ultimate showman. He will be performing dueling magic with Harry and using the opportunity of Harry losing his temper to appear all the better in comparison. Must have magic experience. American, Male, 40s-50s.

Bess Houdini - a former vaudevillian, and longtime stage assistant to her husband Harry. She often has to play his manager and attempt to do damage control throughout the evening as Harry’s temper comes out. Although she is also anti-spiritualist, she is much more diplomatic about it. She will provide various song and dance performances throughout the night to distract and keep the mood light. Must have cabaret experience. American, Female, 30s-40s.

A Pianist - Bess’s vaudeville accompanist, a charming and dynamic entertainer and personality. They will provide atmospheric music (Jazz, Charleston, Music Hall) throughout the evening, and provide accompaniment for Bess performance numbers. American, Male, All Ages. **strong preference for performers playing Bess and the Pianist to have actual experience working together.**

Male Swing - versatile performer to cover Harry Houdini, Howard Thurston, and Arthur Conan Doyle. Must have magic experience. Male, 40s-50s.

Female Swing - versatile performer to cover Bess Houdini and Margery. Must have magic and cabaret experience. Female, 30s.

Pay rate will be $150 per performance for named roles, plus $20/hr pay for rehearsals. Swings will be paid $125 per performance when they go on for named roles, with a guaranteed minimum of $1000 to be paid out at the end of the run (towards which any show pay will count), plus $20/hr pay for rehearsals.

AUDITIONS:

Auditions will be held by appointment on Tuesday June 4th from 2:00-5:00pm and Wednesday June 5th from 4:00-7:00pm.

Please submit your audition availability along with a headshot, resume, and brief letter about yourself to be considered for a 10 minute appointment. Use subject line SPIRITS SPEAKEASY SUBMISSION in emails.

For individuals applying for Bess Houdini or the female swing, please also submit a video/reel of your singing or cabaret work.

For individuals applying for Howard Thurston, and the male and female swings, please submit a video/reel of any close up or table magic skills.

IMPORTANT DATES:

All actors must be available for all of the following dates in order to be considered.

Development Dates

August 6th-8th, Daytimes (~15 Hours)

Rehearsal Dates

September 9th-13th & 16th-18th, Daytimes (~30 Hours)

September Performance Dates

1. Thursday, September 19: 6-9pm

2. Friday, September 20: 5:30-8:30pm

3. Saturday, September 21: 1-4pm

4. Saturday, September 21: 5:30-8:30pm

5. Sunday, September 22: 6-9pm

6. Thursday, September 26: 6-9pm

7. Friday, September 27: 5:30pm-8:30pm

8. Saturday, September 28: 1-4pm

9. Saturday, September 28: 5:30-8:30pm

10. Sunday, September 29: 6-9pm

October Performance Dates

11. Wednesday, October 2: 6-9pm

12. Thursday, October 3: 6-9pm

13. Friday, October 4: 5:30-8:30pm

14. Saturday, October 5: 1-4pm

15. Saturday, October 5: 5:30-8:30pm

16. Sunday, October 6: 6-9pm

17. Wednesday, October 9: 6-9pm

18. Thursday, October 10: 6-9pm

19. Friday, October 11: 5:30-8:30pm

20. Saturday, October 12: 1-4pm

21. Saturday, October 12: 5:30-8:30pm

22. Sunday, October 13: 6-9pm

23. Wednesday, October 16: 6-9pm

24. Thursday, October 17: 6-9pm

25. Friday, October 18: 5:30-8:30pm

26. Saturday, October 19: 1-4pm

27. Saturday, October 19: 5:30-8:30pm

28. Sunday, October 20: 6-9pm

29. Tuesday, October 22: 6-9pm

30. Wednesday, October 23: 6-9pm

31. Thursday, October 24: 6-9pm

32. Friday, October 25: 5:30-8:30pm

33. Saturday, October 26: 1-4pm

34. Saturday, October 26: 5:30-8:30pm

35. Sunday, October 27: 1-4pm

36. Sunday, October 27: 6-9pm

37. Tuesday, October 29: 6-9pm

38. Wednesday, October 30: 6-9pm

39. Thursday, October 31: 6-9pm

November Performance Dates

40. Friday, November 1: 5:30-8:30pm

41. Saturday, November 2: 1-4pm

42. Saturday, November 2: 5:30-8:30pm

43. Sunday, November 3: 1-4pm

44. Sunday, November 3: 6-9pm

DURATION

Aug 6, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024

SALARY

$125.00 – $150.00 per show

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