The Show That Goes Wrong

By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields

Directed by Diane Lutz

From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes the smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

Produced by Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre at Beaver Dam Fine Arts Center, 117 W. Maple Ave., Beaver Dam

Performances: October 10-19, 2025

Performance Times:
Oct. 10, 7:30pm, Oct. 11, 7:30pm, Oct. 12, 2:00pm, Oct. 16, 7:30pm, Oct. 17, 7:30om, Oct. 18, 7:30pm, Oct. 19, 2:00pm

Ticket Prices: $14-$21

Call 920-885-6891 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

8/17/2025
8/18/2025
8/19/-

AUDITIONS will be held from 6:30-8:30 pm. Aug. 17, 18, 19
Given a prompt, those auditioning will be asked to work in small groups, creating short “scenes” in the style of the play. Those auditioning will also be asked to read from the script multiple times. Participants will have a chance to rehearse with their partners before presenting. There is no need to prepare anything before auditions. However, if you wish to prepare material, select a piece that is in the same style as the play. You do not have to sign up for a time slot.
5. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday, beginning Monday, August 25. Start times will be either 6:30 or 7:00 pm depending on the needs of the cast. As we get close to production, an additional Sunday may be added.
AUDITION LINK:
https://bdact.org/auditions/the-play-that-goes-wrong-auditions