THE HENRY CLYDE CANNING MURDER HOUSE by Christian Missonak
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THE HENRY CLYDE CANNING MURDER HOUSE by Christian Missonak—First Place Winner of the VOX NOVA Playwright Festival—will have its World Premiere at the illustrious Moving Arts in Atwater Village! June 5-21, 2026 — 14 performances!
Tickets are ALREADY on sale! And you can get early bird pricing if you buy before April 1st! AUDITION NOTICE World Premiere of THE HENRY CLYDE CANNING MURDER HOUSE Written by Christian Missonak | Produced by Theatricus | Directed by James Castle Stevens Theatricus is seeking actors for the World Premiere production of The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House by Christian Missonak, the First Place winner of the VOX NOVA Playwright Festival. This new work will run June 5–21, 2026 at Moving Arts Theatre in Atwater Village. About the Play The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House is a dark, psychologically intense drama. Years after Henry Canning is convicted for the murder of sixteen women, his now-grown children Elise and Harry have taken very different paths. Elise has moved on—but not away—remaining on the infamous family property and running it as an archery school. Harry, meanwhile, has made a living exploiting his father’s notoriety through true crime podcasts and documentary appearances. When Harry returns home with plans to convert the property into a murder house tourist attraction, both siblings are forced to confront buried family secrets and the complicated legacy of their father’s crimes in order to escape his long-reaching shadow. Audition Information BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Please make an audition appointment through Backstage: https://www.backstage.com/casting/the-henry-clyde-canning-murder-house-world-premiere-at-moving-arts-in-los-angeles-3115039/ If you do not have an account with Backstage, you can also email Theatricus at [email protected] and request an appointment time. Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Location: Reco Studios 10950 Burbank Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601 Sides are available for download (1 side for Harry, Vera, and Luka; 3 side options for Elise): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-ThKQsyA0AnzKGJL6RzkfY-hYMJCwlNG?usp=sharing Please bring a headshot and résumé and be prepared to list rehearsal conflicts. Production Details Rehearsals begin: On or about April 11, 2026 Performances: June 5 – June 21, 2026 Venue: Moving Arts Theatre in Atwater Village (Los Angeles) This is a non-union production. All production positions are volunteer (unpaid). Roles (All roles open) HARRY – early to mid-40s The only son and namesake of an infamous serial killer. Glib, cynical, and opportunistic, Harry often presents as amoral—but beneath the bravado lies someone who feels deeply and is reluctant to show vulnerability. ELISE – mid to late 30s Harry’s younger sister and a former Olympian. Tough, acerbic, and embittered, Elise’s sharp humor masks a powerful sense of justice that borders on moral superiority. LUKA – mid to late 30s Elise’s partner in life and business, and a fellow former Olympian. Born and raised in Croatia, he speaks with a somewhat thick accent. A devout Catholic, Luka is moral, gentle, tolerant, friendly, and fiercely loyal to Elise. VERA – early 30s Harry’s business partner and occasional romantic partner. Once a rising TV production talent who has abruptly fallen out of the industry, Vera initially appears chatty and awkward, but reveals herself to be perceptive, incisive, and morally ambiguous. |
