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