Auditions

Oil’s Well That Ends Well – A Lone Star Murder Mystery

(NON-EQUITY)
An Interactive Comedy, Wild West Murder Mystery
Voted “Best Entertainment in Texas” by Texas Meetings + Events Magazine and Reader’s Choice “Best Theater Troupe” by Fort Worth Weekly.
We are seeking talented actors for our Lone Star Murder mystery.

AUDITIONS: Actors must be 18 years of age or older. This is a call for submissions. Auditions are by appointment only and will take place on Tuesday October 28th, 2025. If we are interested in inviting you to the audition, you will receive a detailed email with instructions.

REHEARSALS: There will be 9-10 rehearsals on TBD dates between January 4th- 15th, 2026.

PERFORMANCE DATES: January 16 – November 14, 2026. Public performances are every Friday & Saturday night. Private show dates vary but can include both weekday and weekend performances. Daytime availability and flexibility is a plus. Actors must be available to perform on Valentine’s Day.

CASTING: Due to volume of performances, we will be casting three actors per character. Performances will be divided accordingly.

PAY: $125 per show + Tips

SYNOPSIS: Derick Von Spindletop, the town’s wealthy business investor and oil tycoon, was found dead in his study two days ago. As the town gathers for his wake, Jim Courtright uncovers that there may be more to Spindletop’s death than meets the eye. Could his wife, Francine, have cashed in early on his life insurance? Did Wally the Land Pirate sink Spindletop’s ship into the depths of Davy Jones’ locker? Did one of Helga’s manic mechanisms bring Derick to his demise? Or did Seth’s pursuit of a possum kingdom partnership prove deadly? Call up the Marshal, because the town’s wealthiest man has been struck down in this hunt for black gold.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: 

We are seeking performers for all roles

MARSHAL JIM COURTRIGHT: (Male, 30s – early 60s)Usually just the Marshal in town, Jim is a straight arrow trying his best to maintain law and order in a rowdy frontier town. But with all the murders that keep happening, there have been a lot of job openings. If you need help, Jim’s your man for Sheriff, Animal Control, Texas Ranger, Minister…well, you get the idea.

WALLY : (Male, open to age) Once known for sailing the great seven seas, this pirate has retired from the water. Now a self-proclaimed land pirate, he uses his natural senses to search far and wide for precious black gold. Will he get his land legs in time to beat out the competition and find the oil first?

HELGA: (Female, open to age) A studious and very German scientist with a dry sense of humor, Helga knows all of the intricacies of oil production mechanisms…or so she claims. Her contraptions keep blowing up all over the county, but those explosions might just help her find the oil first. (will require German accent)

SETH POOLEY: (Male, mid-20s – early 40s) A bona fide possum rancher, Seth doesn’t need crude oil. He’s discovered an organic, all natural, totally sustainable and renewable energy source made right here in Texas. Since his wife left him after a bad hand in a poker game, he’s set out with his prized possum Peaty to sell Derick Von Spindletop on what he believes to be the newest oil venture.

FRANCINE VON SPINDLETOP : (Female, mid-20s – early 40s) The poor widower of the now late Derick Von Spindletop, Francine only wishes to mourn the loss of her husband in peace. But when her past comes back to haunt her, there may be no limit to her desperation to keep her social status and wealth.

ONLINE AUDITION FORM.

A Cold Hearted Christmas – A Lone Star Murder Mystery

(NON-EQUITY)
An Interactive Comedy, Wild West Murder Mystery
Voted “Best Entertainment in Texas” by Texas Meetings + Events Magazine and Reader’s Choice “Best Theater Troupe” by Fort Worth Weekly.
We are seeking talented actors for our Christmas Lone Star Murder mystery.

AUDITIONS: Actors must be 18 years of age or older. This is a call for submissions. Auditions are by appointment only and will take place on Wednesday October 15th, 2025. Submissions must be received before Sunday, October 12th, 2025. If we are interested in inviting you to the audition, you will receive a detailed email with instructions.

REHEARSALS: There will be 9-10 rehearsals on TBD dates between Nov. 3-20.

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 21 – December 31, 2025. Public performances are Friday & Saturday nights in November and Thursday u2013 Sunday nights in December with double shows on Fridays and Saturdays. Private show dates vary but may include both weekday and weekend performances. Daytime availability and flexibility is a plus.

CASTING: Due to volume of performances, we will be casting three actors per character. Performances will be divided accordingly.

PAY: $125 per show + Tips

SYNOPSIS:Tis just before Christmas and all about town, E.B. Neazer Enterprises is shutting everyone down! That’s right cowboy, it’s wilder than a herd of loco longhorns around here as that ol’ Neazer plans on putting the town “on ice” just before Christmas Eve. What will become of Sister Mary Agnostic and here poor sweet orphans? Is Miss Sarah Ann Dippity, the local madam, going to take this lying down? Will Bob Scratchit find himself chippn’ in with the fellows at the ice house for a new career? It looks like our hero, Marshal Jim Courtright, will never get his Christmas stocking hung by the chimney with care; unless you  join the posse and help us find out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. Hitch up the one-horse sleigh and join us for this interactive comedy murder mystery dinner experience.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: 

We are seeking performers for all roles

MARSHAL JIM COURTRIGHT: (Male, 30s – early 60s) Jim is an all around good guy struggling to maintain law and order in the wackiest “Wild West” imaginable. All he wants this Christmas Eve is to sing carols and trim the tree, but E.B. Neazer is creating work for him and putting a serious damper on his holiday cheer.

E.B. NEAZER: (Male, late 40s – early 60s) The town’s wealthiest and most thoroughly despicable citizen. Perpetually on Santa’s “naughty” list, he’s a mean one that will stop at nothing to get what he wants! If Neazer keeps this up someone might just scratch him off their Christmas list for good.

BOB SCRATCHIT: (Male, 20s – 40s) Poor Bob, it’s a blue, blue Christmas Eve for him this year. His wife has run off leaving him to raise their adopted son alone and that’s near impossible on the meager salary Neazer pays him. Will poor Bob’s situation ever melt Neazer’s cold, cold heart?

MISS SARAH ANN DIPPITY: (Female, 20s – early 50s) The madam of the local saloon, Sarah loves to celebrate the holiday season and spread Christmas cheer. Her wish is to find Marshal Courtright under the mistletoe for a cozy Christmas Eve. However, Neazer’s holiday surprise could be her establishment’s demise.

SISTER MARY AGNOSTIC: (Female, 21 and older, open to age) Sister Mary has a lot of bad habits! One of which is keeping secrets! The sister plans to keep the children in her orphanage very busy this Christmas Eve as she attempts to put a smile on Neazer’s face. The sister will soon find out she cannot rule over Neazer! 

ONLINE AUDITION FORM.

We are seeking dynamic personalities for our Corporate Event characters. No acting experience required…just a fun-loving personality! Our Gunfighters, Cowgirls, and Saloon Girls are hired for various dates throughout the year for corporate meet and greets, Old West Photos, Mechanical Bull, and more! Must be at least 18 years old; over 21 is preferred. Events are booked across entire DFW Metroplex. **MUST BE LOCAL TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA.** Flexible daytime/early evening availability a plus.

PAY: Varies for each booking, but averages $25/hour with a two-hour minimum.

Auditions are by invitation only. To submit, complete our ONLINE AUDITION FORM