Straight to the Stars Auditions – Ghostlight

Straight to the Stars Youth Theatre, WCPR’s children’s theatre program producing non-musical plays starring high school students, is thrilled to announce auditions for our summer 2023 production of Ghostlight by Stephen Gregg. This funny, emotional, and unique play is highly reviewed and offers our high-school aged actors the opportunity to more fully delve into their characters with a smaller cast.

Summary of Ghostlight: When indifferent student Garbiela Nettles is inexplicably admitted to the prestigious Doves Forge Academy, all she wants to do is leave. But before she can get herself expelled, Garbiela starts to hear sounds that no one else hears: ghost echoes from the remnants of a long-ago tragedy in the school’s theatre. As she investigates the sounds (by joining the disastrous play in progress), Garbiela uncovers a story that’s both surprising and surprisingly moving. Theatrically staged using the production’s audience and live sound effects, Ghostlight has hilarious characters, unexpected twists, and a riotous finale. Those auditioning are asked to come prepared with a 1 minute monologue of their choice. Auditionees will also read script sides from the play. Callbacks will be immediately following auditions. A wide variety of roles are available for up to 18 actors.

Those auditioning should refer to website HERE for important pre-audition information and forms.

Rehearsals will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, beginning June 19 at the Enrichment Center. The first portion of the first rehearsal will be a parent/cast meeting. Two Performances will be August 4-5 at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center. Once cast, a registration code will be provided to cast members. The activity fee will be $125.

Guest Director: Tyler Worden

Auditions will be held at the Enrichment Center in Franklin on Thursday, June 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Registration for audition timeslot can be done through the website link. For more information, contact Alison.Worden@williamsoncounty-tn.gov

Ghostlight is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

Straight to the Stars Performance – Ghostlight

Straight to the Stars Youth Theatre presents Ghostlight by Stephen Gregg. When indifferent student Garbiela Nettles is inexplicably admitted to the prestigious Doves Forge Academy, all she wants to do is leave. But before she can get herself expelled, Garbiela starts to hear sounds that no one else hears: ghost echoes from the remnants of a long-ago tragedy in the school’s theatre. As she investigates the sounds (by joining the disastrous play in progress), Garbiela uncovers a story that’s both surprising and surprisingly moving. Theatrically staged using the production’s audience and live sound effects, Ghostlight has hilarious characters, unexpected twists, and a riotous finale. Director: Tyler Worden

Williamson County Performing Arts Center

Friday, August 4 at 7:00pm

Saturday, August 5 at 7:00pm

Tickets: $10 available 7/3, then $12 beginning 7/26 at wcpactn.com

Ghostlight is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)