Auditions

 AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

​

AEA and Non-Union Roles Available

Sixth Line Studios is thrilled to announce auditions for the fast-paced, hilarious:
​
The 39 Steps

Play by Patrick Barlow

 

THE STORY: Mixing Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with outrageous comedy, The 39 Steps follows the thrilling misadventures of Richard Hannay, an ordinary man who finds himself framed for murder and tangled in a shadowy international conspiracy. On the run across Britain, Hannay encounters a whirlwind of eccentric characters, romance, and danger—all brought to life by a small cast playing dozens of roles. Fast-paced, clever, and wildly theatrical, the play is a high-energy romp that celebrates inventive staging, physical comedy, and quick-fire storytelling.
 

CHARACTERS:

​Richard Hannay – 30s–40s. A charming, ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Confident, resourceful, and increasingly frazzled.

Annabella Schmidt – 30s–50s. A mysterious foreign woman. Seductive, secretive, and dangerous. (This character plays 3 other female roles, (Must be able to do German, French, and British accent.) 
 

Clown 1 – Any age. A versatile comedic actor. Plays multiple characters; strong physical comedy required.

​

Clown 2 – Any age. A highly adaptable performer. Rapid character changes, accents, and precise timing.

​

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

​

AUDITION DETAILS

January 5 & 6
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Auditions are in 15-minute increments

​

CALLBACKS
January 12 & 13
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Callbacks will also be in 15-minute increments

​

Please prepare a 2 minute audition appropriate to showcase the qualities of the character(s) you’d like to play.

 

For callbacks, sides will be provided ahead of time. 

​​

To schedule an audition:
Please email info.sixthlinestudios@gmail.com with your

preferred 15 minute time slots

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SHOW DATE DETAILS:

​

Rehearsal: Feb 9-March 5, 2026

Tech Feb: 28 and March 1, 2026

Dress rehearsals: March 3-5, 2026 

Opening night: March 6, 2026 

Closing Night: March 29 2026 

4 shows per week for 4 weeks

​​​​