Carrollwood Players Theatre announces open auditions and offstage production opportunities for:Prescription: Murder
by William Link and Richard L. Levinson
Mainstage Mystery Thriller
Directed by Marc S. Sanders
Audition Dates:
Sunday and Monday, November 8th and 9th, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Prescription: Murder is the original gripping suspense/mystery play that introduced the iconic razor-sharp detective, Columbo.
When a brilliant psychiatrist carefully plots the perfect crime, he believes every detail has been accounted for. But an unassuming detective with a rumpled coat and a relentless eye for detail begins to unravel the truth one small clue at a time.
Filled with clever twists, psychological tension, and moments of sly humor, this classic thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end. As the battle of wits intensifies between murderer and detective, Prescription: Murder delivers an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
Prescription: Murder is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Auditions will be at Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618
PRODUCTION DATES:
January 22nd - February 7th, 2027
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Saturday Matinee on January 23rd at 2 p.m.
Call time for all performers and crew on performance dates is 1 hour prior to showtime.
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Tech Week:
Nightly, January 17th - 21st, 2027
Performers and some production volunteers/crew MUST be available for all tech week rehearsals and all performances. There are no exceptions!
You MUST complete the online sign-up form in advance to attend this audition or be considered for production volunteer opportunities.
Complete the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9rkoYZV64vnBcjdSBeiHsWAayXt0rjXfVmjEKask7vUCICw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115355412205337439906
PLEASE LIST ALL POTENTIAL DATE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS ON THE ONLINE FORM.
IMPORTANT: If you have SIGNIFICANT conflicts between auditions and tech week, please carefully consider whether or not you are in a position to participate in this production. We are looking for performers who are AVAILABLE and COMMITTED to this production.
Please take care to complete the conflict section of this form accurately and completely. Casting and staffing decisions and rehearsal schedules are based in part on information you provide about potential conflict dates.
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Rehearsals:
The exact rehearsal schedule is to be determined, but rehearsals are usually 2-3 days per week, mostly weekday nights, but there may be rehearsals on Saturdays in the daytime and/or Sundays in the evening. Weekday evening rehearsals generally begin at 7 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. (possibly later during tech week) Sunday evening rehearsals generally begin at 6 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. There will be a total of approximately 20-25 rehearsals for this production.
The rehearsal schedule intensifies as opening night draws closer. Tech week rehearsals often run later into the evening.
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No experience is necessary. All roles are open. All ethnicities, identities and abilities are strongly encouraged to audition for any and all roles. This is a non-paid opportunity.
Headshots and resumes are encouraged but not required.
You may send in advance to [email protected]
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Production Volunteer Opportunities: Let us know what you are interested in helping with!
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Roles Available:
Miss Petrie: Dr. Fleming’s receptionist, pleasant, efficient office worker; age 40s-50s
Dr. Roy Fleming: a polished, sophisticated New York psychiatrist in his 40s with thriving practice; as conniving as he is intelligent; conservative and well-tailored;
Claire Fleming: wife of Dr. Fleming in her 40s; very stylish in fashion; a dutiful wife in a loveless marriage
Susan Hudson: Dr. Fleming’s patient and mistress; an attractive stage actress; in her mid-late 20s
Lieutenant Columbo: a rumpled police detective who operates with intentional vagueness and an intrusive pestering manner who always overstays his welcome while he investigates a crime; very smart and intuitive but does not make it apparent; dresses frumpy in a wrinkled suit and overcoat; cigar smoker
Dave Gordon: good friend to Dr. Fleming; a high powered attorney with the city and promising political future
NOTE: There are kissing scenes between Dr Fleming & Claire and Dr Fleming & Susan. Claire appears in a negligee.
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What to Prepare:
Actors will perform cold readings from the script.
VIDEO AUDITIONS - PLEASE NOTE: We prefer to see all auditions in person. Requests for video submissions will only be considered if we are unable to source sufficient talent from those auditioning in person. If you wish to audition by video only, there is no need to complete this form. Please email us at [email protected] and we'll put you on our backup list.
Alternate audition dates: We regret we are not able to schedule an alternate audition date for you.
What to expect on your audition date:
We expect a LARGE turnout for auditions, and space is LIMITED. We regret we cannot admit any guests, companions, or observers.
Auditions begin at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:45 p.m. IMPORTANT information is covered at the beginning of each session, therefore it is imperative that you are prepared to begin on time. No auditioners will be admitted after 7:05 p.m.
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You MAY apply to audition AND apply for offstage opportunities (in the event you are not cast), though some offstage positions may be filled prior to the audition dates. If you apply to audition AND to volunteer offstage, we will assume your first preference is to perform.
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Questions may be directed to [email protected]
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4333 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL, United States, Florida 33618
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