by Arlita Jones
Directed by Anne McEvoy
AUDITIONS: Tuesday, February 5 & Wednesday, February 6 at 7:30pm.
About the Play: Based on true events, SUMMERLAND tells the riveting tale of William H. Mumler, a spirit photographer with a talent for taking haunting images of ghostly visitors. Set in 1869, the story follows Mumler’s rise and fall, from his wildly successful studio business to his indictment for fraud.
Rehearsals: Sundays thru Thursdays, March 25 thru May 2, 2019
Production Dates: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, May 3 thru May 26, 2019
Open auditions will be cold readings from the script. Please bring a headshot and resume, if available. If not, a photo will be taken as needed. Please visit www.clagueplayhouse.org to download and print an audition form.
Roles Available: 2 men, 1 woman
Men:
William H. Mumler – 40-50, large build, spirit photographer
Joseph Tooker – 30-50, slight build, investigator
Woman:
Mrs. Mumler-35-50, wife of Mumler, somnambulist (sleepwalker)