(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse will hold auditions for Ghost the Musical at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph. Auditions will take place on August 8th and August 11th with callbacks on August 12th. Virtual Auditions are due by Friday, August 7th.
Ghost is a captivating musical adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film by Bruce Joel Rubin featuring a hauntingly beautiful score by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, along with the classic hit “Unchained Melody.” The story follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose lives are shattered by Sam’s tragic, untimely death. As Sam’s spirit remains trapped between two worlds, his love for Molly intensifies when he discovers she is in grave danger.
Desperate to communicate with her, Sam enlists the help of Oda Mae Brown, a quirky storefront psychic who becomes an unexpected ally in his quest to protect Molly and avenge his death. Blending romance, suspense, and comedy, Ghost is an immortal love story that delivers a deeply emotional journey, culminating in an ethereal climax that audiences will never forget.
Ghost the Musical features a Book by Bruce Joel Rubin; Music & Lyrics by David Allan Stewart & Glen Ballard. The Brundage Park Playhouse production team includes Director & Choreographer Coco Mase and Musical Director Dave Blazier.
Please email the director Coco Mase: [email protected] if you have any questions!
In-Person Audition Dates:
Saturday, August 8th from 2:30pm-6:30pm, Brundage Park Playhouse
Tuesday, August 11th from 6:30pm – 9:30pm Brundage Park Theater
Callbacks: Wednesday, August 12th from 6:30pm-9:30pm (Not all will be called back for certain parts)
Virtual Auditions:
Virtual Auditioners must submit form and upload video links to https://forms.gle/rTQ9ZANrmGX1Pa2UA
Virtual Audition are due by Friday, August 7th. If invited to callbacks, you will be required to attend in-person.
Performance Dates:
Friday, October 23 at 7:00pm; Saturday, October 24 at 2:00pm; Sunday, October 25 at 2:00pm; Friday, October 30 at 7:00pm; Saturday, October 31 at 2:00pm; and Sunday, November 1 at 2:00pm
In-Person Audition Details: All Auditioners (virtual or in-person) are asked to complete this registration form prior to auditions. Registration Form: https://forms.gle/rTQ9ZANrmGX1Pa2UA
Open call auditions for performers aged 18 & older
Music – See character breakdown descriptions for preferred song suggestions for leads Be prepared with song/music on phone (speaker provided).
Dance: Ensemble Dancers: Dance Audition, bring character shoes
Leads: Movement Audition, bring character shoes
Sides will be provided at the audition/callback at the director’s discretion.
Please provide a headshot and resume
Please Note: Rehearsals will take place 3 times a week, usually consisting of two weekday evenings and one weekend day. All performers must be available for scheduled rehearsals, tech week and for all performance dates from October 23 through November 1. Performances will be on Fridays at 7:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday at 2:00 pm including Halloween day.
Character Breakdown:
Molly Jensen/ Lead: Young adult female
Character: artist living in NYC with boyfriend, SAM
Mezzo Soprano: Belting, Pop
Vocal Range, 3-Eflat5
Age Range: 25 – 30
Mover/some dancing
Audition Song: “With You” 1:15 –> 2:00
Oda Mae Brown/ Lead: Black Mature Woman
Character: black female, spiritual advisor at a storefront séance parlor in Brooklyn, told as a child that she had “the gift” by her mother and grandmother (who were both able to communicate with the dead). Larger than life, able to play for laughs but with sincerity and truth.
Mezzo Soprano: Belting, Gospel, Pop
Vocal Range: Aflat3 – F5
Age: 35 – 50 +
Mover/some slight dancing
Audition Song: “I’m Outta Here” 0:00 –> 1:23g
Sam Wheat/ Lead: Young Adult Male
Character: office-worker in NYC, living with long-term girlfriend
Tenor: Belting, Rock Pop
Age Range: 25 – 30
Vocal Range: C3 – Bflat4
Audition Songs: “I had a life”4:47 – 5:43 “Unchained Melody” :30 – 1:50
*If you have guitar ability to sing Unchained Melody while playing, please bring your guitar.
Carl Brunner/ Lead: Young Adult or Adult Male
Character: “friend” and colleague of SAM. Strong actor and singer who becomes corrupted and jealous of everything that SAM has, including MOLLY.
Baritone: Belting, Rock Pop
Vocal range: A2 – G4
Audition Song: “Life Turns on a Dime” :50 –> 1:25″
Mover/slight dancing
Willie Lopez/ Supporting Role: Adult Male
Character: a Puerto Rican male, streetwise criminal
Age: 25 +
*Does not sing in show
Movement for fight scene needed
Hospital Ghost/Supporting Role: Adult Male
Character: Can be played by a male or female and is one of the first ghosts that SAM encounters and is usually played older but not necessary. A good comic actor and singer.
Vocal Range: C to A
Age: 35 +
Audition Song: “Ball of wax”
Subway Ghost/ Featured: Adult Male
Character: He believes the trains are his because he was pushed onto the track and killed. Aggressive and powerful, a good physical actor is required. He must be able to fight with SAM and physically and emotionally dominate him. Not a singing role, spoken word
Baritone: Spoken word
Dancer/Mover
Audition song: “Focus” (more spoken word 1:47 –> or 2:15 –> (not sung)
Louise Brown: Female
Character: Oda Mae’s sister/helper at her séance parlor. Comic role, good singer. Vocal Range: D to D
Mover & Dancer
Song from show: Actors sing duet with Ode Mae
Clara Brown: Female
Character: Oda Mae’s sister/helper at her séance parlor. Comic role, good singer.
Alto/Mezzo Soprano: Belting, Gospel Pop
Range: E5-E3
Mover & Dancer
Song from show: Actors sing duet with Ode Mae
Ensemble / City People: Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters: Wide variety of residents of people in New York City
Singers: SATB
Dancers: *Dance and move through the entire show
Lionel Fergeson: A bank officer
Detective Biederman: NYPD homicide detective, can be played by a male or female
Mrs. Rosa Santiago: Client of ODA MAE
Officer Wallace: Can be played by a male or female
Office Assistant: Can be played by a male or female
Minister: Can be played by a male or female
Orthisa Jones: Female client of ODA MAE
Orlando: A male ghost, deceased husband of ORTISHA JONES
Nun 1: Female, any age
Nun 2: Female, any age
2 Death Spirits: Take souls into hell
Dance Captain: If you have experience, please let them know
