* MUSICAL ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS* * GHOSTLIGHT* Book and Lyrics, Marilyn Forster Music, Michael Shirtz Directed by James Fleming, Chicago Musical Direction John Kustec Choreography Kirsten Hall *Audition Dates: Saturday, May 5, 4-7 Sunday, May 6, 1-3; Callbacks, 3-5* Video submissions also accepted. (See below) *Audition Location:* Trinity United Methodist Church 214 E Jefferson Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 *Audition Information:* *Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to audition start time. Be prepared to stay for the duration of each audition session**. *Registration is also available at SignUpGenius. Those auditioning should be prepared to *cold read* from the script and prepare a *32 bar cut* from the *swing era* with *sheet music in your vocal key*. Auditions will not be permitted a cappella or with electronic accompaniment. *Dress for movement** and bring a head shot or current photo.* *Rehearsals begin:* *July 28, 2018*. *Performance Dates:** August 23, 24, 25, 2018. *Sandusky State Theatre 107 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 *Travel Stipend of $100 to 10 principals.* * GHOSTLIGHT* *All the drama of opening night unfolds, as the State Theatre, Sandusky, Ohio, opens Oct. 21, 1928. This “Million Dollar Theatre” is the first in the area to feature Vaudeville “headliners”.* *Conflicts of sibling rivalry, jealous lovers, and ships colliding, are led by a ghost with a tragic past. Bubbling with the energy of the prohibition era, this story is in full swing with history.* *Cast*: *5* *WOMEN:* Sadie; 20-35; This is her story. She struggles with loss and identity. Sylvia; 25-45; Sadie’s sister; Vaudeville headliner; Sophie; 45-60; Their mother: Nancy and Laverne Ross; 20-45; Headliners, Tap Dancing Duo. *7 MEN*: Ben; 25-40; Local fisherman; Phillip 25-40 Shipping magnate: Oscar; 25-40; steamboat captain; Leon; 40-60; Theatre Stage Manager: Julius 25-45 Headliner Magician. ENSEMBLE: (Directors Discretion) Vaudeville performers, townspeople, seamen. *Video Submissions:* Include resume and photo. Submit as a video file (MP 4) or upload to Youtube with link; or Vimeo with link: Prepare music as described above. *QUESTIONS**: * *Call*: 419-656-8092 *Email:* SanduskyStateGhostlight@gmail.com