Welcome to open auditions for A Behanding in Spokane, a dark comedy written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Panos Sarantidis.
Auditions will be held at the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Thursday 2 October at 18–21. Please note that you must register in advance in order to participate.
See below if you are unable to attend, but still wish to be considered.
THE PLAY
A Behanding in Spokane follows Carmichael, a man who has spent 27 years searching for his missing left hand. His quest leads him to a small-town hotel, where a young couple, Toby and Marilyn, claim they can deliver it. Add in Mervyn, the hotel’s eccentric clerk, and what follows is a wild mix of tension, absurdity, and pitch-black humor.
AVAILABLE ACTING ROLES
Carmichael
Male, appears 40+. A bitter, intimidating loner looking for his hand.
Toby
Male, appears 20-30. Street-smart but out of his depth. Fast-talking, charismatic, nervous. We are seeking a Black actor for this role.
Marilyn
Female, appears 20-30. Confident, sharp, pragmatic, but also vulnerable when the stakes rise.
Mervyn
Male, appears 30-40. Offbeat and quirky with childlike mannerisms.
BACKSTAGE TEAM
We are also looking for people to join our production team:
Assistant Director
Tech Operator (lights & sound)
Set & Costume Designer
HOW TO AUDITION
1) Read the sections on “Availability” and “Payments” to ensure that this is the right production for you.
2) Fill out the audition form HERE by Wednesday 1 October 2025.
3) Actors should prepare a monologue of their choice that best showcases their strengths. Selection will be based on the monologue and a short discussion. In addition, some cold reading from the script may be required (no preparation needed).
4) After registering, you will receive an email with more information. (NB The script will not be available in advance, but you can read about the play online.)
INTERESTED BUT CAN’T ATTEND?
1) Fill out the audition form HERE and we’ll get back to you with the options.
CONTACT
Please email producer(at)finnbritplayers.com if you have any general queries.
PAYMENTS
Please note that the Finn-Brit Players is an amateur theatre company and this is not paid work but an opportunity for people to practice their hobby. If chosen, you will have to be a member of the society to participate in the production. Annual membership (February 2025–February 2026) is 50€ standard and 25€ concessions.
AVAILABILITY
MANDATORY DATES
You should have excellent availability for the tech, dress and performance dates in the period 28 January – 15 February. FYI There will most likely be 4–5 performances on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during this period. Attendance on other days may also be required during this period. The exact schedule will be set after casting.
REHEARSALS
Starting in early October, the production will reheaarse about twice a week. One rehearsal will initally be held on Sundays and later on Saturdays. The other will initially be held on Tuesday evenings and later on Wednesday evenings. There will be a break over Christmas.
The final schedule will be set after the play is cast.
VENUE
The auditions and performances will be at the NoName Theatre. Most rehearsals will take place at the NoName Theatre.