Auditions for The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House
Adapted for the stage by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by Shirley Jackson
Inspiration for the hit Netflix Original Series!
Directed by Derrick Freeman
Stage Managed by D.K. Evenson
Auditions
Saturday, July 27, 2019, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday, July 28, 2019, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Auditions are drop-in.
Callbacks
Monday, July 29, 2019 6:30pm – 9:00pm
By invitation only. You will be notified by 9 pm July 28 if you are to attend.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will begin Monday September 16, 2019.
Sun-Thurs 7:00-10:00pm until opening (no rehearsal Oct. 20th).
PRODUCTION DATES
Oct 25 – Nov 10, 2019
Fri/Sat at 8:00pm | Sun at 2:00 pm | Possible additional performance Thur 10/31 at 8:00pm.
EXPECTATION AND PREPARATION
Auditions will consist of readings from the script which can be downloaded using the links below.
Please fill out the Audition Form and Rehearsal Conflict sheets and bring them with you to auditions along with a headshot and resume if available.
Downloadable Forms
Sides
Side 1 | Pgs 6-7
Side 2 | Pgs 15-16
Side 3 | Pgs 25-26
Side 4 | Pgs 34-35
Side 5 | Pgs 48-49
Side 6 | Pgs 53-54
SYNOPSIS
An investigator of supernatural phenomena arrives at Hill House, a silent and nearly empty mansion with a dark history. Other guests and paranormal researchers arrive and they soon witness strange and eerie events. Questioning themselves, and with fears mounting, they try to learn about the evil presence in Hill House – unaware that it may have plans of its own.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
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 Dr 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.
Additional Notes
Cast members are required to assist with both the construction of the set during the rehearsal process and strike of the set directly after the final performance on Nov 10th. Construction days will primarily be Saturdays starting early in the rehearsal schedule. Hill House itself is an important character within the show, so the sooner we can work in it the better.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions to director Derrick Freeman at derrick.freeman@gmail.com.
*OCTA celebrates our cultural and intellectual richness and is committed to promoting diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
ABOUT US
OCTA is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization producing theatre in Olathe since 1974. Performing in the Buddy Rogers Family Playhouse, OCTA produces five high-quality, engaging, and thought-provoking theatre productions a year. Through the generosity of volunteers, season ticket holders, donors, the city, and the community, in addition to a dedicated board of directors, OCTA has grown into one of the most progressive community theaters in the entire Kansas City metropolitan area.