University School (an all-boys school in Hunting Valley) is holding auditions for high school girls (grades 9-12) for our Fall Play: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE!

 

Overview and Important Dates

Auditions

General auditions were held earlier this week, but we are still in need of 2-3 high school actresses to complete the cast. To be considered, please email Will Sanborn (Director) at wsanborn@us.edu as soon as possible.


Available Characters

The original production featured a small cast, and each performer played multiple characters. Depending on interest, there may be opportunities to play a single character, or to play multiple characters as part of a larger role.

 

BARBRA – Traditional and put-together at first, but as the events unfold, digresses into a child-like state. 

JUDY – Kind, approachable, down-to-earth. Tom’s girlfriend.

HELEN – Dry, world-weary homemaker. Unamused wife of Harry. Mother of Karen.

KAREN – Nine-year-old daughter of Harry and Helen.


Rehearsals

Monday, September 8th – Friday, October 10th: 4:00-6:00 pm

Tuesday, October 15th - Thursday 17th: 4:00-7:00 pm

*Not every character will be called to every rehearsal. However, please bring a full list of conflicts for this time frame to your audition.

 

Tech Week

Monday, October 20th – Thursday, October 23rd: 5:30-9:30 pm

 

Performances

Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th: 7:00 pm (6:00 call)

 

All auditions and performances will take place in the auditorium at University School (Upper School) - 2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, OH 44022. Email Mr. Sanborn at wsanborn@us.edu for more information and audition sides.

 

SYNOPSIS

Six strangers in a lonely farmhouse, surrounded by brain-eating zombies – what could go wrong?

Night of the Living Dead™ Live is a fun and hilarious re-imagining of George A. Romero’s legendary classic. Set in 1968 and presented in all black and white, it literally feels like the film has been brought to life and placed onstage. The play lovingly examines the movie itself, the period in which it was made, and the film’s undying influence on the horror genre.
 
More than just a recreation of the story, the play celebrates the history and influence of the movie. Through a series of multiple endings, the characters are all faced with different issues and challenges while desperately trying to survive the night. However, their contrasting personalities and agendas always seem to prevent the group from working together. Which leaves us all wondering: Could anyone survive a night of the living dead? 
 

Please feel free to email director Will Sanborn at wsanborn@us.edu with any questions.