Auditions

Starbird Theatre Auditions
39 Steps Play Cover

Virtual Auditions

Virtual auditions will be held July 13, 2025 and July 16, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and they will be a cold read.

To attend the virtual audition you will need to sign up for one 15 minute time slot using this link:

https://forms.gle/pNxL2SutYwLAzaue7

The 39 Steps Auditions - July 19th, Noon- 2pm

Join us for auditions for our upcoming production of The 39 Steps! We're looking for talented actors to bring this thrilling mystery to life.

Date and Time: July 19th, Noon

About The 39 Steps

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!

Show Info:

Read Through: 7/26/25

Rehearsals: 7/28/25, 7/29/25, 8/4/25, 8/5/25, 8/11/25, 8/12/25, 8/16/25, 8/18/25, 8/19/25, 8/23/25, 8/25/25, 8/26/25, 8/30/25, 9/1/25, 9/2/25, 9/6/25, 9/8/25, 9/9/25, 9/13/25, 9/15/25, 9/16/25, 9/20/25, 9/22/25, 9/23/25, 9/27/25, 9/29/25, 9/30/25, 10/4/25

Dress rehearsal/load in: 10/9/25 5pm

(Weekdays 6:30-9:30pm, Saturdays 10-2pm unless otherwise specified)

Show dates and times: 10/10 7:30, 10/11 2pm and 7:30, 10/12 2pm

Characters:

How many Characters: 1 male presenting, 1 female presenting, 2 any

Names and descriptions of characters: Most actors will be playing more than one part.

Richard Hannay

20'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

20's- 40'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 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.

What to bring:

  • Acting Resume
  • Headshot (Photo is fine)
  • List of date conflicts for filling out audition form

Readings will be from the script. No monologues needed.

No pay; Volunteer.

Auditions Location:

ARTScentered building at 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA.