Auditions for The Real Inspector Hound, by Tom Stoppard
We are looking for actors with a wonderful sense of comedy and physicality for our upcoming production of The Real Inspector Hound, directed by Holly Erin McCarthy. Please prepare a short comic monologue of a minute or so. All listed roles are available. Auditions are by appointment but walk-ins will be seen in between scheduled auditions on a first come, first served basis. Please email a request for an appointment along with a headshot and resume to auditions@caperep.org.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, April 11, 1 pm – 4 pm
Sunday, April 12 1 pm – 4 pm
at Cape Rep Indoor Theater
Rehearsals start on or about May 25
Production dates are currently scheduled for June 24 – July 19, 2026 in the Indoor Theater
The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard
Summary: A comedic spoof of an Agatha Christie-style whodunit in which two theater critics become entangled in the very murder mystery they are reviewing. In The Real Inspector Hound, Tony and Academy award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard has crafted a witty and gripping tale in which identity is as variable as a mustache.
Available Roles and Character Breakdown:
MOON – Second string theater critic of a major newspaper in London. Ambitious but insecure.
BIRDBOOT – First string theater critic with the “other” major London paper. Has a bit of an ego. Married but a womanizer.
MRS. DRUDGE – The dutiful maid who sees and hears everything that goes on in Muldoon Manor.
SIMON GASCOYNE – Young, dashing, self-absorbed, flirty.
FELICITY CUNNINGHAM – Young, very attractive, enjoys tennis, Cynthia’s friend.
CYNTHIA MULDOON – The Lady of the Manor and wife of the missing Albert Muldoon. She is wealthy, upper class, beautiful.
MAJOR MAGNUS MULDOON – The half-brother of Albert Muldoon. Or is he?
INSPECTOR HOUND – A Holmes-like detective. Or is he?
Personnel in attendance:
Janine M. Perry, Producing Artistic Director
Maura Hanlon, Associate Artistic Director
Holly Erin McCarthy, Director
Cape Rep Theatre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive creative home for both artists and audiences. As such, we encourage performers of all ethnicities, ages and abilities to submit. We welcome and encourage all to audition. For more information call the box office at 508-896-1888.