Company: The Ghostlight Stage Company – Cincinnati, Ohio
Performance Venue: ARCO Cincy – Cincinnati, Ohio
Rehearsal Space: TBD – Greater Cincinnati
Contract: Nonunion
Pay Rate: $320 stipend (equates to $16/hour for 20 hours of work)
Production: One Act Double Feature of New Works: The Locked Door by Dedrick Weathersby and Synapse by Mary Beringer
Directors: Synapse – Aiden Dalton and The Locked Door – TBD
About the Event: This event is unique in that it will be a hybrid between a typical staged reading format and a full production. The audience will get a look “behind the curtain” as we show them what would happen on a typical first day of rehearsal for a professional theater show (only a bit more jazzed up for entertainment purposes). Audiences will get to see 2 brand new plays in staged reading format with light staging and costuming, where actors perform with script in hand. In addition to hearing these new stories, audiences will get to see visions for a full production in the form of set, costume and lighting designs. We hope to excite the audience about new work and have them wanting more. The Ghostlight’s future plans involve fully producing at least one of these plays in our season of shows next year with the same design visions shown in this event.
What to Prepare: Sides will be provided to those that submit if we would like to see more from you after initial h/r submission. See below.
IN-PERSON Submission: To submit for an in-person audition please use the email heading: “DOUBLE FEATURE IN PERSON SUBMISSION.” In the body of your email please include the roles you have interest in and times you are available on August 12 and 13 from 1pm-3pm EST for your initial audition and on August 14 from 6:30pm-8:30pm for a potential callback. Attach a copy of your updated headshot and resume. We will follow up with the full scripts and sides to prepare for the audition, as well as your audition time slot, if selected to come in person. Send these submissions to our CEO/President, Alyssa Batsakis at: alyssa@theghostlightstageco.com
Video Submission: Initial video submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis from now until August 12, 2023 at 11:59pm EST. To submit, please use the email heading: “DOUBLE FEATURE VIRTUAL SUBMISSION.” In the body of your email please include the roles you have interest in, where you are currently based and if you have housing available in the Greater Cincinnati area during the time of production. Attach a copy of your updated headshot and resume. We will follow up with the full scripts and sides to prepare and send back no later than August 14, 2023 at 5pm EST. Send these submissions to our CEO/President, Alyssa Batsakis at: alyssa@theghostlightstageco.com
The Locked Door by Dedrick Weathersby
1st Rehearsal: October 9, 2023
Opens/Closes: October 14, 2023
There will be 3 rehearsals that run approximately 6:30pm-10:30pm EST between October 9-13. Then a tech & performance day on October 14 for 8 hours.
Synopsis: In 1995 Minister Louis Farrakhan and Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. assembled one of the largest gatherings of African American men of its time, that would later be called the Million March. Two African American men find themselves desperately needing a place to stay for the march. The only room available is a single dormitory room for two. Albeit different, the two men compromise and settle for the room. Although the men begin their stay as strangers, their shared stories and experiences unite them as their discourse builds a portrait of what it means to be Black in America.
Breakdown: Actors can be cis or trans. Ages are flexible.
- BENJAMIN (Male, Late 20s/Early 30s, Black): A Corporate Fortune 500 Junior Executive. Holds strong ambitions to succeed and continue the long family legacy of men succeeding by any means necessary.
- MARCUS (Male, Early to Mid 30s, Black): A political science professor and community activist with motivation to bridge the gap of equality and resources given to African Americans and People of Color.
Synapse by Mary Beringer
1st Rehearsal: October 8, 2023
Opens/Closes: October 14, 2023
There will be 3 rehearsals that run approximately 6:30pm-10:30pm EST between October 8-13. Then a tech & performance day on October 14 for 8 hours.
Synopsis: When Mrs. Brown’s husband disappears, she gets an offer from his employer- a technology company that can put Mr. Brown’s brain into the body of a willing participant, essentially bringing him back to life. Mrs. Brown agrees, but she may come to regret that decision.
Breakdown: Actors can be cis or trans. Ages are flexible.
- JUDITH BROWN (Female, 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity): A classic housewife, grieving the loss of her husband. She is more intelligent than people give her credit for, but very trusting.
- DR. JAMES CONNORS (Male, 30s-50s, Any Ethnicity): A neurologist working for The Freeman Group. He knows what he wants and how to get it.
- DENNIS (Male, Any Age, Black): An impoverished man desperate for any way to pay his family’s expenses.
- RICHARD BROWN (Male, 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity): Judith’s husband and a scientist.
The Ghostlight Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity without regard to the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and we require affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All employees and volunteers (whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, identity, sexual orientation, education, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, or attributes) should always feel valued and respected.
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