On the 1st of March at 7:30pm we will be having the auditions for our upcoming production, The Haunting of Hill House. This classic ghost story sees a group of paranormal enthusiasts investigate the activity of Hill House, unaware of what truly lurks inside.
The auditions will be taking place at the Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Northampton, NN5 6DT, as will the rehearsals which will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The performance dates are from the 22nd to the 25th of June, with rehearsals starting from April.
The roles are as follows;
Audition pieces can be downloaded below, but you don't need to learn them!
Playing age for all characters are flexible, but most characters are late 20s to early 30s, with Doctor Montague, Mrs Montague, and Mrs Dudley being around 40ish or older.
If you wish to audition but are unable to make the 1st of March, please do get in touch via auditions@dustonplayers.org.uk, and we will try to arrange an alternate day.
We do ask that you take a lateral flow test before attending the auditions. Thank you, and we hope to see you there.
The auditions will be taking place at the Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Northampton, NN5 6DT, as will the rehearsals which will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The performance dates are from the 22nd to the 25th of June, with rehearsals starting from April.
The roles are as follows;
- Eleanor Vance – A timid woman eager to come out of her shell, having lived as a recluse while looking after her late mother. 240 lines.
- Theodora – A confident woman who forms a strong bond with Eleanor. 239 lines.
- Dr Montague – A keen investigator of the supernatural, hopeful of Hill House’s reputation. 194 lines.
- Luke Sanderson – The heir of Hill House. Luke is more laidback than his cohorts, often making jokes to make light of the situation. 109 lines.
- Mrs Montague – Dr Montague’s wife, seemingly always at odds with her husband. Whilst also interested in the occult, her methods differ and frustrates Dr Montague. 95 lines.
- Arthur Parker – Mrs Montague’s lackey. A headmaster supportive of her methods. 41 lines.
- Mrs Dudley – Hill House’s stern caretaker, stuck in her ways. 24 lines.
Audition pieces can be downloaded below, but you don't need to learn them!
Playing age for all characters are flexible, but most characters are late 20s to early 30s, with Doctor Montague, Mrs Montague, and Mrs Dudley being around 40ish or older.
If you wish to audition but are unable to make the 1st of March, please do get in touch via auditions@dustonplayers.org.uk, and we will try to arrange an alternate day.
We do ask that you take a lateral flow test before attending the auditions. Thank you, and we hope to see you there.
DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION PIECES FROM THE LINK BELOW
| the_haunting_of_hill_house_audition_pieces.pdf |
