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synopsis

A group of supernatural investigators journeys to the ominous Hill House to delve into its morbid history and to come to grips with the occult forces that have made it uninhabitable for years. What begins as simple curiosity quickly becomes something far more sinister as the house’s past, present, and future collide in a fight for survival.

Directed by David Rodriguez

Produced by Joe Morrissey & Renata Allelujka

details

WHEN: Sunday, August 10 @ 7pm and Monday, August 11 @ 7pm

You only need to attend one of these two dates.

Callbacks, if necessary, will be Tuesday, August 12 @ 7pm

WHERE: Village Theatre Guild of Glen Ellyn, located at the corner of Park Blvd. and Butterfield Road.

WHAT: This is an “Open Call” a audition. No appointment is necessary. This is a non-equity, non-pay production.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be posted on the VTG Website. All those auditioning are asked to provide a resume of their onstage experience and must produce a list of all potential conflicts including travel. Any conflicts will be discussed with the Producer and agreed to by the Director before casting can be confirmed.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

12 total performances
Friday and Saturdays – October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 November 1, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm
Matinees, October 19, 25, 26 November 2 at 2:00 PM

setting/roles/character descriptions

This play takes place …

Eleanor Vance – Female, mid 20s-mid 30s.
Timid and insecure with an aura of sadness. The perfect host for a parasitic domain to feast upon. “A plain-looking, conservatively dressed girl.”

Theodora (Just Theodora) – Female, mid 20s – late 30s.
Outgoing, confident, and independent. Everything Eleanor wishes she could be. “Dark and rather exotic looking. A creature of mood and pure impulse.”

Dr. Montague – Male, late 40s – mid 60s.
A patient, fatherly figure for the rest of the group. A professional who knows how to command a room and also knows when to allow others to speak their mind. “A distinctly professional air.”

Luke Sanderson – Male, mid 20s – late 40s.
A would-be hero who is kind but lacks the life experience to rise to the occasion when truly necessary. “Has good looks and the disturbing charm of a man with a well-educated but usually empty mind.”

Mrs. Montague – Female, late 40s – mid 60s.
She lacks respect for all those around her and believes she is the main character of the story. To her, only her experience and knowledge matter. “A formidable woman, quite dominant and overpowering.”

Arthur Parker – late 40’s – mid 60’s.
Mrs. Montague’s lackey. Unbreakably loyal to her. “A meek but intense-looking little man.”

Mrs. Dudley – Female, late 50’s and up.
The reluctant housekeeper of Hill House. As cold, distant, and disturbing as the house itself. “A stern, uncommunicative woman”

SIDES:

Sides will be posted on the VTG website soon.