Auditions Announced for THE DEMON IN THE WALL

THE DEMON IN THE WALL by Mark McDonough and Jay Mobley
Directed by Jay Mobley

Audition Location and Date:
Boxelder Community Room – 4573 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Sat, Jan. 31 from 4-6pm

Please prepare a short comedic monologue, and bring a headshot, resume, and list of possible conflicts for the months of February and March 2026.

THE DEMON IN THE WALL is a new one-act, 75-minute comedy. We are seeking flexible performers who are interested in problem-solving, portraying multiple characters, and developing new work. Experience in puppetry and/or devised theatre is a plus. At this stage, this is a volunteer-based project.

Synopsis: For eons, a demon has been trapped in the wall between the men’s and women’s restrooms in an office building. He has become embroiled in office politics. Now, he senses that the Grimorean Hammer, the only weapon that can break him free from his imprisonment, has entered this realm! The demon must send Sylvie, an office worker who thinks he’s a voice in her head, to go get the hammer and rescue him. A wild fantasy comedy romp ensues!

Roles:

• SYLVIE, a businessperson
• ANDRES, a custodian at Sylvie’s office
• SIR, their boss
• A DEMON, a powerful ancient evil trapped in the bathroom wall at their workplace A
• GOBLIN, an opportunist from another realm seeking his fortune HEIRONOCLES
• SKULLCRUSHER, guardian of the Grimorean Hammer MUSTORGON THE BLOODLETTER,
• Heironocles’ mother
• BOB, Heironcles’ father
• A SIREN, a dangerous magical shapeshifter

Sylvie, Andres, and the Goblin should each have a dedicated actor. The remaining characters can be played by two other actors, each playing multiple characters.

We are open to gender neutral casting. Script samples are available upon request.