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Auditions
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Matthews Playhouse Haunted Trail

Director: Cassie Prodan

Auditions

Sunday September 7 from 2:00pm-4:00pm

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Monday September 8 from 6:00pm-8:30pm​​​

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Location 

Matthews Playhouse- Check in on 2nd floor

Matthews Community Center

100 E. McDowell St. Matthews NC 28105

 

Performances

Invited Preview: October 23rd, 2025 from 6:30pm-8:30pm​

Event Dates: October 24th-26th, 2025 from 5:30pm-9:30pm

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

Full Fright Hours: 7:30pm-9:30pm

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Rehearsal Notes

  • Rehearsals will typically take place on Monday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. 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. 

Important Information

  • 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. Wandering actors will interact more with patrons on the front of the house side and act as swings/understudies within the trail. 

  • 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.

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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 to complete the inquiry. Once the form has been submitted to the background check agency, all paperwork will be shredded. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us  through contact@matthewsplayhouse.com 

ATTN Board. 

Casting Notes

We are looking for:

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

  • Trail guides, scare actors, and wandering actors

Requirements:

  • 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.  

Audition Requirements

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from scary stories, 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 sign up for an audition slot using these links. 
Audition forms will be filled out in person at the 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.

Additional Casting Information

Cast size: Large

Cast Type: Ensemble Cast

Dance requirement: None

Please sign up for an audition slot using these links. 
Audition forms will be filled out in person at the 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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