Casting Call for Original Musical

GHOSTLIGHT

Book and Lyrics: Marilyn Forster             Music: Michael Shirtz

Directed by James Fleming

Musical Direction: John Kustec                                                                                                   

Choreography: Kirsten Hall

Audition Dates:           Saturday, May 5, 10-12 and 1-3:     Sunday, May 6, 1-3; Callbacks, 3-5                                                      Video submissions also accepted.

Audition Location:       Trinity United Methodist Church: 214 E Jefferson Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Audition Information:

Registration at SignUpGenius is preferred to reserve an audition time. Link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4ca4aa23abf49-ghostlight In-person registration will begin 30 minutes prior to audition start time. Be prepared to stay for the duration of each audition session.

Those auditioning should prepare a side from the script (found here) 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 headshot or current photo. Also be prepared to cold read from the script.

Video Submissions: Email SanduskyStateGhostlight@gmail.com with your resume and headshot, as well as a video file of one of the sides from the script and a song as described above as a video file (MP4), or upload to YouTube or Vimeo and send link. Sides can be found at this site: https://ghostlightmusical.wordpress.com/audition-sides/

Rehearsals begin:    July 28, 2018.

Performance Dates  August 23, 24, 25, 2018.   Sandusky State Theatre                                                                             107 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, Ohio 44870                                                                                                                                                                   

GHOSTLIGHT

All the drama of opening night unfolds, as the State Theatre opens Oct. 21, 1928. This “Million Dollar Theatre” is the first in the area to feature Vaudeville performers, and all are “headliners”.

Amidst the conflicts of sibling rivalry, jealous lovers, and ships colliding, a ghost with a tragic past leads the way. Bubbling with the energy and music of the prohibition era, this city on the bay is in full swing with its history. GHOSTLIGHT brings it to life.

Cast:  5 WOMEN:  Sadie; 18-28; This is her story as she struggles with loss and identity. Sylvia; 20-35; Sadies’ sister; A vaudeville headliner; Sophie; 40-60; Their deceased mother, who died in a tragic theatre accident; Nancy and Laverne Ross; 20-45; Headliners as Tap Dancing Duo.

         7 MEN:        Ben; 20-30; Local fisherman; Phillip 20-30 Local shipping magnate, Ben’s friend; Oscar; 20-35; local steamboat captain; friend of Ben and Phillip; Leon; 40-60; Theatre Stage Manager; must dance: Julius 25-45 Headliner Magician;

         ENSEMBLE:  (Director’s Discretion) Vaudeville performers, townspeople, dockside seamen

QUESTIONS:  Call: 419-656-8092  Email: SanduskyStateGhostlight@gmail.com