Auditions

Announcing Auditions for The Haunting of Hill House by F. Andrew Leslie, from the novel by Shirley Jackson!

Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Director: Ashley Lora-Lee | ashley@thevillageplayers.com

Assistant Director: James Whittall

Producer: Kevin Christian | kevin@thevillageplayers.com

AUDITIONS

Location: The Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave, Hatboro, PA 19040

Dates:

  • Sunday,  May 4, 2025 at 7:00PM

  • Monday, May 5 at 7:00PM

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. 

Please bring ALL conflicts between the time of auditions and the opening of the show.

CALLBACKS

IF NEEDED Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00PM

By invitation only. You will be notified by Tuesday, May 6 at 12:00PM if we would like you to attend.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will begin in May and take place through the summer sporadically on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. A full schedule is available here. Please note that extra time is built into the schedule due to summer vacations and holidays, so some of these rehearsals may be cancelled.

IMPORTANT DATES

All actors must be available on the following dates:

  • Read-Through: May 14, 2025

  • Set Build: May 18, 2025

  • Tech Week: August 31, September 1, 2, and 3, 2025

  • Performance: September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20, 2025

  • Set Strike: September 20, 2025

SYNOPSIS

Suspense/Drama. An investigator of supernatural phenomena arrives at Hill House, a silent and nearly empty mansion with a dark history. Other guests and paranormal researchers arrive and they soon witness strange and eerie events. Questioning themselves, and with fears mounting, they try to learn about the evil presence in Hill House — unaware that it may have plans of its own.

Inspiration for the hit Netflix Original Series!

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS 

All ages, genders, and ethnicities will be considered.

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, young bohemian 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 goings on 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.

VPH’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

As a theatre, we recognize the critical role that diversity serves in helping our theatre and community thrive and we accept our responsibility to make a positive impact through our work, our practices, and our policies. We are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where everyone who walks through our doors feels valued and respected. We pledge to continuously work with our board members, artists, staff and audiences, both on stage and in our community, to address any barriers to diversity and to foster and ensure an inclusive, welcoming space for all.

QUESTIONS

Please send any questions, to director Ashley Lora-Lee at ashley@thevillageplayers.com.

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