Announcing Auditions for The Haunting of Hill House

When: Saturday February 8 and Sunday February 9, 4-6pm at the Fire Hall Theatre.
Please prepare a 1 minute monologue in the theme of the show. If you do not have a monologue prepared, materials will be provided for you. Please anticipate being at the Fire Hall for the entirety of the audition, if possible.
If you are unable to attend auditions in person, video submissions are due by 4pm on Sunday, February 9th. Please email [email protected] if you are having difficulties uploading your audition at the bottom of the form.
This production is directed by Gina Uhlir and assisted by Robert Cooper.
Click the link to sign up. Actors need only attend one evening.
https://forms.gle/5GRWbqveVscwnHPC8
Character Descriptions:
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, a young woman 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 happenings 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.
Please prepare a 1 minute monologue in the theme of the show. If you do not have a monologue prepared, materials will be provided for you. Please anticipate being at the Fire Hall for the entirety of the audition, if possible.
If you are unable to attend auditions in person, video submissions are due by 4pm on Sunday, February 9th. Please email [email protected] if you are having difficulties uploading your audition at the bottom of the form.
This production is directed by Gina Uhlir and assisted by Robert Cooper.
Click the link to sign up. Actors need only attend one evening.
https://forms.gle/5GRWbqveVscwnHPC8
Character Descriptions:
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, a young woman 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 happenings 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.
General Audition Information

The GGFCT is an amateur theatre group, and prior theatre experience is not necessary.
Basic Information
Auditions are held at the Fire Hall Theatre and last approximately two hours in the evening. At a "straight show" audition (that is, a nonmusical show), you will be asked to read portions of the script. This is called "cold reading," and means there is nothing to prepare. However, each director has her/his preferences, and some may require a prepared monologue. Please see the audition call for details.
For a musical audition, you will be asked to sing a song (16 bars) and present a prepared monologue. Occasionally there will be a dance call as well, but the thing to keep in mind is that everyone is in the same boat. Our shows are not pre-cast; you have as much chance of getting a part as anyone else. And believe me, you WON'T be the only nervous person in the room!
Children's Shows: Our auditions are supportive and as nonthreatening as any audition ever could be! Children are asked to sing a song. Some of the older children will sometimes have a song prepared. Others simply sing the "Happy Birthday" song. They will also be asked to engage in a theatre game, and the director may ask him or her a question or two to see how comfortable they are on stage.
IMPORTANT: The above information is only a "guideline." These indicate how auditions tend to run. However, the final requirements of each show's audition is ultimately up to that show's director and may vary from show to show.
General Audition Notes
Auditions, as noted, generally run about two hours. You should come prepared to stay the entire time; some directors will see you once and tell you when they're done with you, others will have you read periodically throughout the night. If you are unable to stay the entire time, inform the director or their assistant when you need to leave so they can be sure you have a chance to be seen/heard before you leave. If you leave before the director announces the end of auditions, make sure they know you're leaving so they don't call your name out later in the evening, expecting you to read again.
Time Commitment
Each director will determine the rehearsal schedule, but in general, be prepared to rehearse Monday through Friday for a few hours each night for approximately 6 weeks prior to the opening of the show.
Basic Information
Auditions are held at the Fire Hall Theatre and last approximately two hours in the evening. At a "straight show" audition (that is, a nonmusical show), you will be asked to read portions of the script. This is called "cold reading," and means there is nothing to prepare. However, each director has her/his preferences, and some may require a prepared monologue. Please see the audition call for details.
For a musical audition, you will be asked to sing a song (16 bars) and present a prepared monologue. Occasionally there will be a dance call as well, but the thing to keep in mind is that everyone is in the same boat. Our shows are not pre-cast; you have as much chance of getting a part as anyone else. And believe me, you WON'T be the only nervous person in the room!
Children's Shows: Our auditions are supportive and as nonthreatening as any audition ever could be! Children are asked to sing a song. Some of the older children will sometimes have a song prepared. Others simply sing the "Happy Birthday" song. They will also be asked to engage in a theatre game, and the director may ask him or her a question or two to see how comfortable they are on stage.
IMPORTANT: The above information is only a "guideline." These indicate how auditions tend to run. However, the final requirements of each show's audition is ultimately up to that show's director and may vary from show to show.
General Audition Notes
Auditions, as noted, generally run about two hours. You should come prepared to stay the entire time; some directors will see you once and tell you when they're done with you, others will have you read periodically throughout the night. If you are unable to stay the entire time, inform the director or their assistant when you need to leave so they can be sure you have a chance to be seen/heard before you leave. If you leave before the director announces the end of auditions, make sure they know you're leaving so they don't call your name out later in the evening, expecting you to read again.
Time Commitment
Each director will determine the rehearsal schedule, but in general, be prepared to rehearse Monday through Friday for a few hours each night for approximately 6 weeks prior to the opening of the show.