Murder in the Knife Room Ages 8-17 – Auditions

AUDITIONS

Registration Opens July 17, 2026

Open to students ages 8-17, as of September 2026.

Everyone must participate in auditions. No prior experience is needed. SCCT strives to cast all eligible actors able to meet production calendar requirements and register. Please see our Audition Tips for additional audition information.

AUDITION DATE

August 28. Select time after registering.

MANDATORY FAMILY MEETINGS

Sunday, September 20, 5:00-6:00 pm
Sunday, October 25, 5:00-6:00 pm

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

September 16-October 28
Sundays, 1:00-5:00 pm
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm

TECH REHEARSALS

Friday, October 30, 3:30 pm-8:30 pm
Sunday November 1, 12:30 pm-7:30 pm
Monday November 2, Wednesday November 4 & Thursday November 5, 4:00-8:00 pm

PERFORMANCES

November 6, 7:00 pm. Call time 5:30 pm
November 7, 12:00 pm. Call time 10:30 am
November 7, 7:00 pm. Call time 5:30 pm
November 8, 1:00 pm. Call time 11:30 am

LOCATION

Auditions, rehearsals, tech rehearsals and shows held at Mahany Hall, 1336 Arroyo Ave, San Carlos

SYNOPSIS

One murder, twenty suspects. Who killed Mysterious Host? Could it be Respected General? What about Wealthy Dowager? Or maybe it was Santa Claus. The mystery unfolds as Inexplicably Omniscient Inspector takes on the most thrilling and baffling murder case in the history of thrilling and baffling murder cases.

FEE AND REQUIREMENTS

$575 registration fee through August 14.
$650 registration fee fee beginning August 15.
25-30 hours of parent participation are required.
There are a limited number of “parent hour buyouts” available for this show for $700.

Scholarships to cover registration fees are available.  Please contact vanessa@sancarloschildrenstheater.com for information

Refund Policy: No refunds on or after August 14, 2026. A $20 registration fee is non refundable for refunds made before August 14, 2026.

CREDITS

Written by Jonathan Rand

All information subject to change