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The Humbug Heist

VOICE ACTING CASTING CALL

A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY AUDIO DRAMA

 

PROJECT TYPE: Audio Drama / Narrative Podcast

ELIGIBILITY: Open to US-Based SAG-AFTRA & Fi-Core. Also open to Non-Union regardless of location.

This production has been signed to the SAG-AFTRA Independent Podcast Agreement. AI protections included.

SEE LIMITATIONS & UNION INFO at the bottom for details.

DISTRIBUTION: All major podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Youtube, etc.)

AUDITIONS DUE 3:00 pm CENTRAL TUESDAY DECEMBER 16

RECORDS BETWEEN DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23

1-2hrs Total | Live Direction -OR- Flat Rate Self-Directed (Will make arrangements with talent)

ROLE_FirstnameLastname.mp3 - Please submit no more than 2 takes. NO SLATES.

Summary

It’s a not-so-silent night at 221B Baker Street. While Dr. Watson desperately attempts to pivot from chronicler to Lifestyle Influencer in an attempt to pay the rent, Sherlock Holmes is busy testing the ballistic properties of a holiday fruitcake. Their festive dysfunction is interrupted by Jax Wilson, a manic, conspiracy-obsessed record store owner whose mysterious "Deep State" employer has vanished into thin air, leaving him unpaid and panic-stricken.

What begins as a hunt for a missing paycheck quickly spirals into a screwball heist involving a germaphobe billionaire, a frantic bank manager, a sewage explosion, and a stolen fortune hidden inside a turkey dubbed "The Big Bitch."

Enter a cast of absurd characters that lead us to a gravy-soaked showdown at a high-society gala. It’s Sherlock Holmes meets Clue. A fast-paced, screwball mystery.

This Audio Drama was adapted by Melissa Medina from two Sherlock Holmes stories, The Red-Headed League and the Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. We recommend you read the original works sometime, they're available to read online for free!

Tone & Style Guide

Influences: Think Naked Gun meets Clue meets Sherlock. This is a screwball cheeky comedy with a modern understated flair in the vein of Knives Out or Glass Onion but leaning Clue. While the story takes place in the modern day (purely for convenience), we are not necessarily looking for gritty realism (unless it’s funny). We want comedic timing, character flair, and Victorian charm. Yes, Watson streams and there are cell phones, but the energy should feel timelessly chaotic.


Improv: Ad-libbing is encouraged (though not required). If you feel a moment needs something, go for it. We want to hear your unique comedic instincts. The same goes for your characters, feel free to experiment and think outside the box, as long as they can deliver the lines they need to, have fun!


Gender / Ethnicity: All roles are open to ANY gender identity and ethnic background regardless of the character name or traditional portrayal. That’s okay with us but please consider your comfort when auditioning.


Accents: While we would prefer British RP (or any authentic/native British dialect) but we are open to all Non-American native accents, Standard American, Transatlantic, or what you think is appropriate.

Jax Wilson (1 Hr)

GENDER: Any

AGE: Adult 21+

RATE: $100 / Hr

Possible References: Isla Fisher | Kristen Bell | Maya Rudolph | Jason MantzoukasRick Moranis | Lakeith Stanfield

Jax operates on a frequency that only they can hear and it’s usually playing prog rock backwards to reveal alien coordinates. They are a bundle of raw, unmedicated anxiety and boundless, misguided enthusiasm. Golden retriever energy if it also had a thing for Cryptids & conspiracies. A person terrified of the government but trusts a random pop-up because it "had the right vibes." Jax is desperate to save their failing record shop and gets duped for their last dime by a "deep state organization" run by two idiot bank robbers. Lovable and oblivious.

Morgan "Muffin" Peterson (1 Hr)

GENDER: Any

AGE: Mature Adult, 40s+

RATE: $100 / Hr

Possible References: Megan Mullaly as Karen in Will & GraceEileen Brennan as Mrs Peacock in ClueTrixie Mattel

The loving partner of Bank Manager Peterson and the only person who can calm the Bah Humbug from Mr. Peterson's day. Morgan understands their power and wields it invisibly, with a laugh and a cute wink. What others may see as simply a trophy partner or airhead, keen eyes will see an intelligent and loving person who is such a fan of jewelry they can out-deduce Holmes. Morgan is always in a good mood and always a bit in their own world. Unassuming, you don't realize they've heard everything you've said until they make a shrewd remark before returning to their whimsy.

Stevie Spades (1 Hr)

GENDER: Any

AGE: Adult 30+

RATE: $100 / Hr

Possible References: The Wet Bandits from Home Alone, The criminals from Dumb & Dumber

A scrappy criminal who has lived their whole life wheeling and dealing, and only recently acquired the ability to commit crimes non-violently. Something they consider "growing up" though nobody else would. Stevie is always looking for an edge or an opportunity, which has made them good at talking their way into situations - they're still working out how to get out of situations. Stevie the epitome of street smart not book smart, and it shows to great detriment when they end up covered in sewage in a robbery gone wrong.

Quinn Ross (1 Hr)

GENDER: Any

AGE: Adult 30+

RATE: $100 / Hr

Possible References: The Wet Bandits from Home Alone, The criminals from Dumb & Dumber

Quinn is the self-appointed "brains" of the operation, wielding an unearned superiority complex that clashes spectacularly with a resume full of firings for incompetence. While Stevie might try to knock a door down, Quinn will pick a lock...only to have the door fall off. It is a toss-up whether Quinn is actually cursed or just dense, but they remain steadfast in the belief that they are a criminal mastermind tragically forced to work with idiots.

Supporting Cast

$75 PER HOUR
SUBMIT AT LEAST 2 IN THIS SECTION TO BE CONSIDERED

Peregrine St. Clair Figg aka The Golden Figg

Peregrine St. Clair Figg is a stout, aristocratic billionaire with an "aggressively sterile" worldview. Obsessed with two things: reclaiming a family heirloom at all costs...and germs. Figg views poorness almost like a virus that you can catch, and therefore they treat the public as biological hazards to be scrubbed away. A spoiled brat at heart, Figg refuses to slow down, forcing their terrified assistant/servant, Barnaby, to sprint ahead to disinfect surfaces before Figg sits on them (or on him).

Robin Vance

Robin Vance is a slick, corporate climber who speaks exclusively in LinkedIn buzzwords and empty platitudes. As the Junior VP of Sales, Robin views every interaction as a networking opportunity and every disaster as a "pivot." Obsessed with optics and "synergy," Robin is more concerned with how a bank robbery will affect the quarterly report than the actual loss of funds. With a polished veneer that hides a desperate need for validation, Robin is the embodiment of corporate soullessness, always ready to throw anyone under the bus for a promotion.

Dr. Hart

Dr. Hart is the high-strung Bank Archivist whose entire existence revolves around preserving valuable artifacts. Viewing the bank not as a financial institution but as a fragile museum, Dr. Hart is in a constant state of panic over potential damage to valuable historical artifacts. Their concerns are hilariously misplaced in the face of actual danger. With a shrill voice and a penchant for dramatic overreaction, Dr. Hart is the ultimate buzzkill at any party.

Flirty Drunken Gala Guest

A heavily intoxicated partygoer who corners Holmes with slurred innuendos. Aggressively amorous and completely oblivious to the fact that Holmes is currently diagnosing her with acute neurological distress rather than flirting back.

This audition is now closed. Thank you!

Please note that, if cast, you will be required to provide your full legal name and other personal information for the purposes of taxes.

City / State is OK

Union Status
SAG-AFTRA
Fi-Core
SAG-E
Non-Union
Prefer not to say until cast
Limitations

Limitations

SOME STUFF IS OUT OF OUR CONTROL

We are currently not able to hire active SAG talent living outside the US on this particular project, because of how taxes work. We're trying to find a friendlier way to do this for future productions. For the time being, IF CAST, we can work with you in a different capacity, pay you directly, and provide documented proof of qualifying work for the future. If you're international & not a current SAG member this does not apply to you.

Union Info

We have been advised that working this contract:
 

  • DOES contribute to Health & Pension

  • Does NOT force you into a must-hire status

  • DOES count as SAG-qualifying work

  • May qualify you to direct-join as an Alternative Path to Membership (APM), with SAG approval (non-TH process)

  • Does NOT include Taft Hartley (see eligibility qualifiers above) as it is not needed for this contract

But don't take our word for it.​ Email podcasts@sagaftra.org with any specific questions about the SAG-AFTRA Independent Podcast Agreement. Podcast agreements and details HERE (and linked at top).

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