Audition Information
The Maltese Falcon Fractured:
The Chocolate Pigeon Caper
April 27–28 @ 7 PM, Doors open at 6:30pm
Surfside Playhouse
301 Ramp Road in Cocoa Beach
Characters
Get ready to slip into the shadows and sharpen your sass—Surfside Playhouse is holding open auditions for The Maltese Falcon Fractured, The Chocolate Pigeon Caper a deliciously twisted detective comedy that mashes up classic film noir with a whole box of bonbons. Think trench coats, femme fatales, clueless cops, and a mysterious bird made entirely of chocolate.
- Roles available for all genders, ages, and comedic styles.
- Cold reads from the script. No monologue required.
- Rehearsals begin early May. Performances: June 13–29.
If you love detective dramas, but also enjoy making fun of them—this is your time to shine. Come join the mystery, the madness, and the mayhem. Just don’t eat the evidence!
What you can expect with a Surfside Audition:
- Auditions are on a Sunday and Monday at 7:00pm. The doors will open at 6:30.
- Auditioners only need to attend one audition.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
- No prior experience or resume is required.
- A prepared piece is not required.
- Every auditioner will be notified by phone of their result, before the full cast list is announced publicly.
- Surfside does not precast roles….ever.
What We’re Looking For:
A big, bold ensemble ready to chew the scenery (and maybe some candy). We need performers who can play it straight, silly, sultry, or slapstick— sometimes all in the same scene.
Cast of Characters Includes:
Mick Slater: Private Eye: Fast-talking gumshoe.
Mack Graus: Private Eye: Another fast-talking gumshoe.
Babs: Secretary to Mick Slater: Ex-wife of Mack Graus – Plots against Cheeky.
Cheeky: Secretary to Mack Graus: Ex-wife of Mick Slater – Plots against Babs.
Ralphy: Baby Male (Baby Son of Detective Mick Slater) played by an adult.
Betsy: Baby Female (Baby Daughter of Detective Mick Slater) played by an adult.
Mrs. Wanton: Femme Fatale – Devious – Very Sexy – Plays Mick and Mack against each other.
Dr. Madison: Psychiatrist: (Counsels detectives about the voices in their heads).
Dr. Schitzo DePer: Arch Villain: Motivated by revenge, he reprograms the detectives’ voiceovers.
Peaches: Arch Villain: Gatekeeper.
Tic: Spy for Dr Schitzo (Must be able to sing harmony-Andrew Sisters Style).
Tac: Spy for Dr Schitzo (Must be able to sing harmony-Andrew Sisters Style).
Toe: Spy for Dr Schitzo (Must be able to sing harmony-Andrew Sisters Style).
Angelo De Franc: Plays a Mayan: A medieval necromancer and a modern-day chocolate tycoon.
Shep: An “Igor”-type assistant.
Miss Backwell: Classroom teacher charged with monitoring the detectives’ community service.
Student 1: An ill-mannered student.
Student 2: An very ill-mannered student.
Student 3: An incredibly ill-mannered student.
Student 4: An ill-mannered student (Human or not).
Chief Loper: A decidedly lazy police chief.
Officer Drag: A female playing a male cop. She doesn’t fool anybody.
Judge Justice: A judge who has the misfortune of having the two detectives repeatedly appear in his/her court.
Gotu Gus: Pawn shop owner – A rich source of information.
Our season schedule contains the audition and performance dates for our six mainstage shows. We will post more details at least two weeks in advance of each audition.
Unless otherwise specified, auditions are as follows:
- Auditions are on a Sunday and Monday at 7:00pm. The doors will open at 6:30.
- Auditioners only need to attend one audition.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
- No prior experience or resume is required.
- A prepared piece is not required.
- Every auditioner will be notified by phone of their result, before the full cast list is announced publicly.
- Surfside does not precast roles….ever.
Visit our Event Calendar to see dates of upcoming auditions.
Auditions will consist of
Musicals & Non-Musicals
Cold readings from the script
Musicals Only
Each auditioneer will be taught a 30 second selection of music from the show.
Each auditioneer will be taught a 15 second dance / staged movement routine.
Call (321) 783-3127 or email us at info@surfsideplayhouse.com for more information
Upcoming Auditions
COVID-19 Precautions
Surfside no longer requires patrons to wear a mask while seated but we do ask all auditioners to wear a mask when entering the building. Once you arrive at your seat, you may remove your mask if you are inclined to do so. Please remember that many are still not vacinated. We protect our own so please act accordingly. If you have not been vacinated, we highly recomend that you keep your mask on except for when you are auditioning on stage.
Please look at the following bullet points to see how the process has changed:
- Always apply the 6ft distancing rule when attending auditions. We will consider this as part of our onstage audition guidelines as well.
- You will be asked to attend only one night of auditions.
