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2025 Season | Theatre Frisco | Frisco, Texas

The 39 Steps

Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan

Director: Ashley Puckett Gonzales

An innocent man, Richard Hannay, gets caught up in a web of espionage and murder in 1930s London. He encounters a cast of quirky characters as he fights to clear his name and uncover the secrets of the 39 Steps in this fast-paced comedic thriller.



All roles available. Theatre Frisco is committed to diversity and inclusivity in its casting. All ethnicities & identities are encouraged to audition. THEATRE FRISCO WILL BE USING ONLY FULLY VACCINATED CAST, CREW PRODUCTION TEAM ON THIS PRODUCTION. *Casting Sites and online agencies - Do NOT repost! This is a local DFW casting search only.* Theatre Frisco encourages all gender identities and ethnicities to audition.
Cast members will receive a $300 stipend.

AUDITIONS

Sunday Feb. 16    6 – 9:30 pm
Tuesday Feb. 18    7 – 9:30 pm
Callbacks Wednesday Feb. 19    7 – 9:30 pm as needed

Location:  Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center
8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034 off Cotton Gin Road east of the Dallas North Tollway

Bring headshot and resume. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Be prepared to list all conflicts on weeknights and weekends.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will be determined following casting. Typical rehearsal schedule may consist of Monday – Thursday weeknights 7 – 10 pm and weekends (either Saturday mornings/afternoon or Sunday afternoons/evenings)  Tech week is Sunday April 27 – May 1. Performance schedule listed below. No conflicts allowed during Tech week or Performance dates.

PERFORMANCES

May 2 – May 18
Friday/Saturday 8 pm & Saturday/Sunday 2:30 pm
(note – 2 Saturday matinees Feb. 22 & March 1st,  no Saturday evening performance Feb. 22)

ROLES

Richard Hannay – 30’s - 50’s. Male presenting. Any race or ethnicity. 1930s leading man type. Suave, dashing and debonaire. Intelligent and resourceful. Actor must be able to maintain an upper-class British accent and be an adept physical comic with the stamina to be present for the entire play.

Annabella/Pamela/Margaret – 30’s - 50’s. Female presenting. Any race or ethnicity. Primarily the classic 1930s British ingenue, but also plays a Russian woman and a Scottish farmer. Must be able to perform all of the applicable accents. Must be an adept physical comic and create all three VERY different characters.

Clown #1 & Clown #2 – Any age. Any gender, race, or ethnicity. The two clowns portray over 150 roles over the course of the play and are essentially EVERYONE that the two leads are not. They must be physically agile and have a great deal of stamina, in addition to having a slew of accents (especially European) and voices at their disposal. Exemplary comedic timing is ESSENTIAL! Must be able to lift certain set pieces and move adroitly throughout the stage and between roles.

To book an appointment, use the SignUp Genius link provided.

 For additional information on auditions, contact us via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FriscoTheatre/ or call 972-370-2266. IF YOU BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME AND ARE UNABLE TO KEEP IT, PLEASE CANCEL IT USING SIGNUP GENIUS!