Murder for Two

Vancouver Actors Guide is seeking a performer for Murder for Two, a comedic musical production based in Vancouver, BC. This role requires an actor who can both play and sing live, carrying the comedic and musical weight of the show across every performance. It suits a theatre-trained performer with strong comedic timing and the ability to handle musical material as both vocalist and instrumentalist.

About the Role

Murder for Two is a two-hander comedic musical that places significant demands on its cast, requiring each performer to manage multiple characters, live musical accompaniment, and sustained comedic performance throughout the run. This is a stage production with a per-show honourarium structure, meaning the actor is compensated for each performance rather than on a weekly salary basis. A typical show involves full comedic and musical performance duties with no supporting cast to carry the load.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned roles within the comedic musical theatre production across the full run of shows.
• Play a live musical instrument and sing simultaneously as required by the script and score of Murder for Two.
• Sustain character work across multiple comedic roles within a single performance, as the format demands.
• Attend all rehearsals and production calls as scheduled by the production team at RC Theatre Co.
• Maintain performance consistency and comedic precision across every show in the run.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast member to develop and hold the physical and vocal choices specific to this production.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience in comedic musical theatre performance, with credits in live stage production.
• Ability to perform a comedic monologue and sing a comedic song while playing your own accompaniment.
• A current headshot and acting CV reflecting relevant stage or screen credits.
• Strong sight-reading or score preparation skills appropriate to musical theatre performance.
• Comfort with ensemble-style two-hander formats where each performer carries a large share of the show.

Why This Role

Vancouver Actors Guide has long served as a foundational resource for the Vancouver acting community, connecting performers with real opportunities across stage and screen production. Murder for Two offers a honourarium of $90 per show, making it a compensated credit within the local theatrical community. For performers building a comedic musical theatre profile in Vancouver, this production is a concrete stage credit with a producing company active in the regional market.

Submit your materials for Murder for Two through the Vancouver Actors Guide apply button and put your comedic and musical range on the record.