Entertainment News: Villagers Theatre is hosting Auditions for The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Villagers Theatre invites you to solve one of musical theatre’s greatest whodunits — The Mystery of Edwin Drood! Based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel, this hilariously chaotic, audience-interactive musical lets YOU decide who the killer is, who falls in love, and how it all ends. No two performances are ever the same.

AUDITIONS: October 27th, 28th & 29th | 7PM–10PM

Villagers Theatre – 515 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJCallbacks (by invitation only): November 3rd & 4th

• Directed by Tyler C. Picone (They/Them)
• Choreographed by Maggie Miller (She/They)
• Music Direction by Chrystynn Cardino Morris (She/Her)

Stage Managed by Jess Kimberlin (She/Her)

Rehearsals begin the week of November 9 — performances run January 16–25, 2026.

Sign up for an audition slot https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdUr0JleM.../viewform

Questions? Email edwindrood@villagerstheatre.org

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