Brundage Park Playhouse is proud to announce upcoming auditions for The Maltese Falcon at the playhouse off Carrell Road in Randolph, New Jersey. The play is an adaptation of the classic novel by Dashiell Hammett that inspired the 1941 film noir masterwork directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart.
The Maltese Falcon
Based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett
Adapted and directed by J. Cavaliere
Audition Dates:
- December 3rd from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
- December 5th from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
- December 10th at 7:00 pm – callbacks, if necessary.
Performance Dates:
- February 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th at 7 pm
- February 14th & 21st at 2 pm
Audition Details:
- All auditioners (virtual & in person) should complete the online audition form by the date they are auditioning (December 3rd or 5th). If you are virtually auditioning, complete the form by noon on December 5th.
- In-person auditions will be held at Brundage Park Playhouse, 2 Bungalow Lane, Randolph, N.J.
- Open call auditions ages 18 and up – no appointment necessary. See character breakdown for age ranges of specific characters.
- All auditioners must be available for all rehearsals during the entire tech week, February 7th through February 11, 2027 and for all performance dates. No appointments are necessary for auditions.
- All auditioners will be provided with sides to read.
- Although not required, feel free to memorize a short monologue that demonstrates your acting skills.
- Please bring a headshot and resume, if available. Photos may be taken at the audition for performers without headshots.
- In-person auditions are strongly preferred. Virtual auditions are also being accepted. Submit a video of a short monologue that demonstrates your acting skills. Video is due at noon on December 5, 2026. Please email your audition video to J. Cavaliere at MalteseFalconatBrundage@gmail.com (YouTube or Dropbox preferred) or upload your video via the audition form.
Synopsis: Set in the late 1920’s, San Francisco private detective Sam Spade is pulled into a deadly hunt for a priceless, jewel-encrusted statue. Along the way, he must deal with seductive sirens, peevish police and a colorful array of dangerous international criminals.
Character Breakdown:
Sam Spade, Male, 30-50, Role Size – Lead
A cynical, hard-boiled private detective guided by his own strict personal code, rather than the law. He has no qualms about using the rough stuff when it suits him.
Bridgid O’Shaughnessy, Female, 25+ Role Size – Lead
Alluring, mendacious and mysterious. She is a femme fatale who uses her sexuality to deceive and manipulate.
Casper Gutman, Male, 50-70, Role Size – Supporting
An articulate, ruthless mastermind known as the “Fat Man” who has spent years searching for the falcon.
Joel Cairo, Male, 25-45, Role Size – Supporting
A devious, effeminate foreign crook who works with and against Gutman to find the statue.
Effie Perine, Female, 25-70, Role Size – Supporting
Spade’s loyal, sharp-witted secretary. This role has been cast.
Iva Archer, Female – 25-45, Role Size – Supporting
Wife of Spade’s partner, Miles Archer. Another seductive femme fatale.
Detective- Sergeant Tom Polhaus, Male – 25-50, Role Size – Supporting
San Francisco policeman who is sympathetic to Spade.
Lieutenant Dundy, Male – 25-50, Role Size – Supporting
San Francisco policeman who is not sympathetic to Spade.
Wilmer Cook, Male – 18-30, Role Size – Supporting
Gutman’s thin-skinned, trigger-happy young henchman.
Miles Archer, Male – 30-50, Role Size – Featured
Spade’s unscrupulous partner.
Captain Jacobi, Male – 30-50, Role Size – Minor
Captain of a ship that may be involved in the transportation of the falcon. Likely to be double cast with Miles Archer.