The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
by City Theatre Company

Aug. 16 - Aug. 17 (2015)

Hailed by critics and audiences, an ingenious and wildly comic romp poking antic fun at the more ridiculous aspects of show biz and the corny thrillers of Hollywood's heyday. The creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop, in which three chorus girls were murdered, assemble for a backer's audition of their new show at the estate of a wealthy "angel." As the composer, lyricist, actors and director prepare their performance, bodies start to drop and accusing fingers point in all directions. A cross between Agatha Christie and Charles Ludlam, seasoned with a dash of Noises Off, the play is a non-stop barrage of laughter as those assembled (or at least those who aren't killed off) untangle the mystery of the "Stage Door Slasher" - but not before the audience has been treated to a sidesplitting good time and a generous serving of the author's biting, satiric and refreshingly irreverent wit.

Directed by Bridget Farias, City Theatre guest director

Casting Call! Auditions for THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940, the hilarious comedy thriller
 
When: August 16 and 17.
Where: The City Theatre. 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D.  Austin, TX 78722
Time: Sunday, August 16, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 17, 6 – 9:00 p.m. Ten minute slots by appointment. Show dates: October 23 – November 15. 
 
Needed: No prepared monologue is needed. Readings from the show will be performed so, please, be familiar with the script. Sides will be available on the website before auditions. You may be asked to stay beyond the 10 minute appt. time. Please bring headshot and resume.
 

 

512-524-2870 or info@citytheatreaustin.org to set up an appt.  For more show details, go to www.citytheatreaustin.org