Thursday, September 14th, 4:00-6:00pm
or
Saturday, September 16th, 4:00-6:00pm

Calling all actors! Rokeby Museum is seeking actors for a unique production – Spirits of Rokeby: Spectral Rooms. Spirits is a short-form, environmental theater experience drawing from historic records of 1850s séances held by the Robinson family in Ferrsiburgh, VT, as well as other local accounts. With attention to historical accuracy, the performance occurs in the same house as the original spirit encounters. Ticket holders receive a short lecture from Museum staff about the history of Spiritualism in Vermont before entering the historic house for the performance, where actors bring the story to life, and guide the audience with participatory dramatization. For it's third year in production, this year's show centers on the various styles of Victorian mediums.

Performances occur for small groups in timed ticketed slots. The performances are ~30 minutes, with 15 minutes break between; 5-6 performances per night. Performances are the evenings of Saturday 10/21, Friday 10/27 and Saturday, 10/28. Actors receive a money stipend and 2 comped tickets. There will be about nine rehearsals, including tech and dress, occurring late September-October. Rehearsals scheduled around actor availability.

Auditions are Thursday 9/14 and Saturday, 9/16 at 4:00pm at Rokeby Museum: 4334 Route 7, Ferrisburgh, VT. Contact Tucker Foltz at tfoltz@rokeby.org to reserve a spot. Walk-ins accepted.

Roles:
William Turner: A simple, illiterate, young man-turned medium (masculine presenting, 15-35 y/o)
Ann King: A curious student of Spiritualism, independent/vigorous spirit (feminine presenting adult, any age)
Rowland Robinson: Victorian, stoic presence (masculine presenting, 45-75 y/o)
Eddy: Charismatic medium (any gender adult, any age)

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