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Auditions
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8th Annual Haunted Trail

Director: Cassie Prodan

Assistant Director: Faith Simpson

 

Auditions

Saturday September 12 from 1:00-3:00pm

OR

Sunday September 13 from 12:00-2:00pm

 

At
Matthews Playhouse
Matthews Community Center 

100 E McDowell Street

Matthews, NC 28105

 

Performances

Invited Preview: October 22 from 6:30-8:30pm

Event Nights: October 23-25, 2026 5:30-9:30pm 

Not So Spooky Hours: 5:30-7:00pm

Regular Scare Hours: 7:30-9:30pm

PLEASE NOTE:  This is an outdoor production, which will take place on a natural greenway trail. Actors may be exposed to uneven walking/performance surfaces, dim, dark or strobe lighting, plant and animal life, weather and temperature changes, haze, fog, stage blood, enclosed spaces, close proximity to patrons,  etc.

Rehearsal Notes

  • Rehearsals will typically take place during evening and weekend hours. Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal. 

  • Actors must be available to participate for all three (3) event nights, as well as the preview. 

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Actors who are cast as scare actors will be assigned to a themed site within the trail and assigned a role.  Trail guides will have more flexibility with creating their own character [within given parameters] and will be responsible for guiding patrons through the trail.

Important Information

​​Special Notice: Out of a desire to protect all actors, the Matthews Playhouse Board of Directors has implemented a background check for all adults who will be working alongside minors. There is no cost to the actor, only the request to provide basic information in a secure online portal. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@matthewsplayhouse.com ATTN Board. 

Casting Notes

We are looking for:

  • Adults, teenagers, and young people age 12 and up (*see requirements below)

  • Trail guides and scare actors

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Due to the nature of the trail,  the following age requirements are in place:  

  • Actors must be 16 years or older to audition as a trail guide

  • Actors must be 13 years or older to audition as a scare actor or wandering actor, or 12 years old with a parent participating as a volunteer during event nights.  

 

PLEASE NOTE:  This is an outdoor production, which will take place on a natural greenway trail. Actors may be exposed to uneven walking/performance surfaces, dim, dark or strobe lighting, plant and animal life, weather and temperature changes, haze, fog, stage blood, enclosed spaces, close proximity to patrons,  etc.

Audition Requirements

What to Prepare:

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings,  physical movement exercises,  vocal demonstrations, and some improv activities. Actors will only need to attend one day of auditions.

  • Please come dressed in comfortable clothing that allows you to move well, and wear closed-toed shoes for your audition 

Please submit an audition form AND sign up for an audition slot using these links. 
You will need to complete BOTH parts below in order to audition.

Note: You will have the opportunity to attach an optional resume and/or headshot with the audition form.  

We are not accepting any physical form submissions, only forms submitted through the website.

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