AUDITION INFORMATION
Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding auditions for
Ghost The Musical
(Small Cast Edition)
Book & Lyrics by: Bruce Joel Rubin
Music & Lyrics by: Dave Stewart
Music & Lyrics by: Glen Ballard
Based on the Paramount Pictures film written by Bruce Joel Rubin
Performances: May 16 - June 14, 2025
Directed by Sascha Connor
Music Direction by Noël Clark
Choreography by Whitney Morris
Fight and Intimacy Direction by Carlo J. Aceytuno
Based on the iconic film, Ghost the Musical is the story of a man’s supernatural struggle to protect the love of his life after his untimely death.
Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding auditions for
Ghost The Musical
(Small Cast Edition)
Book & Lyrics by: Bruce Joel Rubin
Music & Lyrics by: Dave Stewart
Music & Lyrics by: Glen Ballard
Based on the Paramount Pictures film written by Bruce Joel Rubin
Performances: May 16 - June 14, 2025
Directed by Sascha Connor
Music Direction by Noël Clark
Choreography by Whitney Morris
Fight and Intimacy Direction by Carlo J. Aceytuno
Based on the iconic film, Ghost the Musical is the story of a man’s supernatural struggle to protect the love of his life after his untimely death.
Upright Theatre Co. is holding auditions for its upcoming production of Ghost The Musical (Small Cast Edition).Performers are asked to fill out an online audition form and submit their headshot, resume, conflict calendar, and a video audition to [email protected] of them singing 32 bars of a song in the style of the show by March 14, 2025. (No singing a cappella, please.) Callbacks (if needed) will be held in-person on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm at Upright Theatre Company in Euless, TX. Online audition forms and conflict calendars can be found at the bottom of this page.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.
UPRIGHT RATING: PG-13 (Parental Advisory)
*Violence and adult situations. Not recommended for young children.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email [email protected].
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Note: Where race and ethnicity are indicated, they should be honored. Where race or ethnicity are not indicated, the character can be of any race or ethnicity.
SAM WHEAT
Strong singer, charming leading man, the hero of the story. In love with his long-term girlfriend, Molly; Murdered suddenly. Must come to terms with his death and find his killer. Strong actor and vocalist. Should move well and have experience in stage combat. Guitar playing a plus. Pop tenor with strong belt: G# – Bb
(Male, Age 25-35)
MOLLY JENSEN
Strong singer. An artist living in New York City with her boyfriend, Sam, until he's murdered. Must help Sam avenge his death. Sweet, smart, but too trusting. Pop rock singer with strong belt: G3 to Eb5 (Female, Age 25-35)
ODA MAE BROWN
Dynamic singer, larger-than-life character. Smart, sincere, comedic spiritual advisor with a big heart. Vocal range Ab3 – F5
(Black Female, Age 30-50)
CARL BRUNER
Sam’s best friend with hidden motives. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range Eb – A4
(Male, Age 25-35)
SUBWAY GHOST / ORLANDO JONES / ENSEMBLE
Aggressive ghost who eventually aids Sam in learning about his powers in the afterlife. Extremely physical role, a large imposing force. Stage combat, strong mover a plus. Experience with rap also a plus.
(Male, Age 25-45)
WILLIE LOPEZ / ENSEMBLE
Menacing, dangerous, street smart thug hired by Carl to steal Sam’s wallet but results in Sam’s murder. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range Eb3 – A4
(Puerto Rican Male, Age 25-40)
CLARA / ORTISHA JONES / FIRST NUN / ENSEMBLE
Works with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Vocal Range F3-G5
(Black Female, Age 20-35)
LOUISE / OFFICER WALLACE / ENSEMBLE
Works with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Officer Wallace - Detective investigating Sam Wheat’s murder case. Vocal range: F3-G5
(Female, Age 20-35)
MRS. SANTIAGO / BANK OFFICER / SECOND NUN / ENSEMBLE
(Female, Age 30-45)
HOSPITAL GHOST / LIONEL FERGUSON / ENSEMBLE
First ghost Sam meets following his death. Strong actor and vocalist. Vocal Range: C3 to A4
(Male, Age 35-50)
KUROGO GHOSTS
Individuals that interact with the characters onstage, move scenery, and are involved in fight and dance choreography. These characters help to create the special ghost effects in an artistic way and are integral to the production.
(Two Male, Two Female; Age 18+)
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATE: Video submissions due by March 14, 2025. Callbacks (if needed) will be March 18, 2025, 6:30pm-10pm. Audition forms and conflict calendars can be found at the bottom of this page.
LOCATION: Upright Theatre Company’s Studio on Main, 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin April 7, 2025 and will generally be four nights per week from 7-10pm, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday between 12p and 4p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 16-June 14, 2025, on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm
For more information, please email [email protected]. Additionally, if you are unable to attend the callback date but would still like to audition, please email [email protected].
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.
UPRIGHT RATING: PG-13 (Parental Advisory)
*Violence and adult situations. Not recommended for young children.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email [email protected].
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Note: Where race and ethnicity are indicated, they should be honored. Where race or ethnicity are not indicated, the character can be of any race or ethnicity.
SAM WHEAT
Strong singer, charming leading man, the hero of the story. In love with his long-term girlfriend, Molly; Murdered suddenly. Must come to terms with his death and find his killer. Strong actor and vocalist. Should move well and have experience in stage combat. Guitar playing a plus. Pop tenor with strong belt: G# – Bb
(Male, Age 25-35)
MOLLY JENSEN
Strong singer. An artist living in New York City with her boyfriend, Sam, until he's murdered. Must help Sam avenge his death. Sweet, smart, but too trusting. Pop rock singer with strong belt: G3 to Eb5 (Female, Age 25-35)
ODA MAE BROWN
Dynamic singer, larger-than-life character. Smart, sincere, comedic spiritual advisor with a big heart. Vocal range Ab3 – F5
(Black Female, Age 30-50)
CARL BRUNER
Sam’s best friend with hidden motives. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range Eb – A4
(Male, Age 25-35)
SUBWAY GHOST / ORLANDO JONES / ENSEMBLE
Aggressive ghost who eventually aids Sam in learning about his powers in the afterlife. Extremely physical role, a large imposing force. Stage combat, strong mover a plus. Experience with rap also a plus.
(Male, Age 25-45)
WILLIE LOPEZ / ENSEMBLE
Menacing, dangerous, street smart thug hired by Carl to steal Sam’s wallet but results in Sam’s murder. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range Eb3 – A4
(Puerto Rican Male, Age 25-40)
CLARA / ORTISHA JONES / FIRST NUN / ENSEMBLE
Works with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Vocal Range F3-G5
(Black Female, Age 20-35)
LOUISE / OFFICER WALLACE / ENSEMBLE
Works with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Officer Wallace - Detective investigating Sam Wheat’s murder case. Vocal range: F3-G5
(Female, Age 20-35)
MRS. SANTIAGO / BANK OFFICER / SECOND NUN / ENSEMBLE
(Female, Age 30-45)
HOSPITAL GHOST / LIONEL FERGUSON / ENSEMBLE
First ghost Sam meets following his death. Strong actor and vocalist. Vocal Range: C3 to A4
(Male, Age 35-50)
KUROGO GHOSTS
Individuals that interact with the characters onstage, move scenery, and are involved in fight and dance choreography. These characters help to create the special ghost effects in an artistic way and are integral to the production.
(Two Male, Two Female; Age 18+)
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATE: Video submissions due by March 14, 2025. Callbacks (if needed) will be March 18, 2025, 6:30pm-10pm. Audition forms and conflict calendars can be found at the bottom of this page.
LOCATION: Upright Theatre Company’s Studio on Main, 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin April 7, 2025 and will generally be four nights per week from 7-10pm, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday between 12p and 4p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 16-June 14, 2025, on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm
For more information, please email [email protected]. Additionally, if you are unable to attend the callback date but would still like to audition, please email [email protected].
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
Important Links:
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR THE CONFLICT CALENDAR
For more info, please email [email protected].
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR THE CONFLICT CALENDAR
For more info, please email [email protected].
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