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Auditions: Deadly Dessert Championship
January 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Deadly Dessert Championship is an original murder mystery, written by local award-winning playwright and author, Allyssa Hynes. This production is West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual dinner theatre fundraising event.
Summary
In Deadly Dessert Championship, a new reality TV baking show is underway and the competition is killer. When a judge is murdered, what’s said off-camera is just as important as what is said on screen. Who would be willing to kill to win?
This lighthearted murder mystery dinner show combines scripted scenes with moments of improv where actors will talk with guests in character.
At auditions, actors will read from sides and participate in improv exercises.
Audition Date & Times
- Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 7pm – 9pm
- Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 7pm – 9pm
Location: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, Harrison, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School)
Production Dates: March 22 & 23, 2024
Rehearsals Begin: January 2024, exact schedule TBD
For questions, contact whatmm@whatconj.org
Actors over the age of 18 are invited to come to auditions where they can read from character sides and show off their improv skills.
There is great flexibility for gender and age in casting for most of the suspects.
Audition Sides (click title to download)
Characters
Cora / Nigel – a kindly judge who has a secret about why she’s such a good investigator (M/F)
Riley – the hip host of the reality baking show willing to film the investigation for ratings (M/F)
Jeffrey – the meanspirited judge who delights in ridiculing others (M)
Sonny / Sofie – excitable nephew/niece of the sponsor of the show, desperate for airtime and to promote the show (M/F)
Tom / Tammy – an insecure chef who keeps trying out catchphrases (M/F)
Megan / Mikey – an animal lover who would prefer to bake for puppies (M/F)
Gwen / Damien – a competitive and angry baker who likes making scary treats (M/F)
Ivy / Ivan – a model who cares more about how things look than how they taste (M/F)
Candy / Kale – loud, passionate baker (M/F)
West Hudson Arts & Theater Company values diversity and inclusion in casting, and in all other areas of the organization.
