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Fairfield Footlighters announces auditions for Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, directed by Cameron DeVille and produced by Abigail Engel. Auditions will be held Monday, August 26^th and Tuesday, August 27^th from 6:30-9pm at the Fairfield Community Arts Center (411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield OH 45014) with callbacks on Wednesday, August 28^th from 7-9pm. The production dates are November 15-17, 2024.

Please use Signup Genius to reserve an audition slot if possible: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E44ADA92EA5FF2-50241131-haunting#/ 

Synopsis
The Haunting of Hill House, adapted from Shirley Jackson’s novel, is a chilling exploration of escalating terror. It follows a small group of “psychically receptive” individuals who gather at Hill House, a sinister mid-Victorian mansion with a reputation for evil and malevolent intent.

Under the guidance of the scholarly Dr. Montague, who is researching supernatural phenomena, the visitors aim to uncover the secrets of the old house and awaken its alleged mysterious powers—powers that have driven previous inhabitants to madness and death.

Available Roles

Eleanor Vance | Late 20s, a troubled young woman. She hopes her visit to Hill House will help her break away from her controlling sister and enable her to start a new life. Once Eleanor arrives though, the house seems to focus its attentions on her.

Mrs. Dudley | 60s, the housekeeper and cook at Hill House. She is not interested in the ongoing investigations at Hill House. Her only concern is sticking to the letter of her agreement as caretaker of Hill House.

Theodora | Late 20s, young bohemian who comes to Hill House at the invitation of Dr. Montague. Light-hearted and open-minded. She is believed to have a psychic sensitivity which the Doctor hopes will deepen his understanding of Hill House.

Dr. Montague | 50s-60s, an anthropologist with a belief in parapsychology. He has rented Hill House for the summer to further his studies away from the judgmental eyes of his colleagues. He is protective of the people he has invited to Hill House but is determined to learn its secrets.

Luke Sanderson | Early 30s, a rakish young man who is a member of the family that owns Hill House. He is quick to make a joke and maintains a positive attitude throughout the events he encounters during the investigation.

Mrs. Montague | 50s-60s, she has her own ideas about the paranormal presence at Hill House and little regard for her husband’s methods or companions. She only trusts her companion Arthur Parker and is determined to get to the bottom of the goings on at Hill House using her own methods.

Arthur Parker | 40s-50s, Mrs. Montague’s traveling companion. He is a brash, imposing man who only listens to Mrs. Montague. He is the polar opposite of Dr. Montague.

Rehearsal Information
All rehearsals will take place at the Fairfield Community Arts Center. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday evenings, 6:30-9pm. Rehearsals will go later during tech week. All conflicts must be listed at the time of audition. Unexcused absences may result in recasting. Please note, no absences will be permitted the final two weeks of rehearsal.

Fairfield Footlighters announces auditions for Noel Coward’s comedy of manners, BLITHE SPIRIT, directed by Kate Brauer-Bell and produced by Dan Schindler and Noah Moore.

Auditions will be held Monday, July 15 from 6-9pm at the Fairfield Community Arts Center (411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield OH 45014) with callbacks Wednesday, July 17 from 6-9pm. The production dates are September 27-29, 2024.

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Synopsis
It’s 1941 in the country home of Charles and Ruth Condomine in Kent, England. Celebrated writer Charles Condomine and his wife, Ruth, have planned a social gathering with their friends, Dr. and Mrs. Bradman in which the guest of honor is a spiritual medium named Madame Arcati. Charles is hoping to use Madame Arcati for inspiration for his latest book. Madame Arcati conducts a seance which at first appears to have failed, but soon it becomes clear that Charles’ late wife Elvira has been brought back to haunt him. Through a series of mishaps, Ruth accidentally ends up on the “other side,” and Charles finds himself haunted by both of his now-deceased wives.

Available Roles

• CHARLES CONDOMINE: Male, lead. Suggested age: 30-45
  An intelligent and urbane English novelist, a widower who is now married to his second wife.
• RUTH CONDOMINE: Female, lead. Suggested age: 25-40
  A smart-looking woman with wit and charm, a bit jealous of her husband’s relationship with his first wife.
• ELVIRA: Female, lead. Suggested age: 20-40
  Charles Condomine’s deceased first wife, now a ghost.
• DR. BRADMAN: Male, supporting. Suggested age: 35-60
  Pleasant and affable, a friend of the Condomines.
• MRS. BRADMAN: Female, supporting. Suggested age: 35-60
  The wife of Dr. Bradman, a friend of the Condomines.
• MADAME ARCATI: Female, supporting. Suggested age: 45-70
  An eccentric spiritualist. Not particularly flashy, but definitely offbeat.
• EDITH: Female, supporting. Suggested age: Flexible
  The Condomine’s maid, always in a hurry.

Rehearsal Information
All rehearsals will take place at the Fairfield Community Arts Center. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday evenings, 6:30-9pm. Rehearsals will go later during tech week. All conflicts must be listed at the time of audition. Unexcused absences may result in recasting. Please note, no absences will be permitted the final two weeks of rehearsal.