Horror fans Brooke and Zeke are thrilled to be starring in a mysterious show called The Phantom, and not the least bit frightened by the old legend that the play is cursed. But when strange, eerie messages start appearing and a masked menace starts disrupting rehearsals, they begin to wonder: what if there really is a ghost haunting their school, determined to stop the show? Prepare to get goosebumps as they race to solve the mystery in this thrilling, and chilling, new musical, based on the classic series by R.L. Stine. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Auditioners must be 18+ to audition. CenterStage Theatre Works is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in casting. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to attend every audition. We expect all actors to exercise respect for each other to allow us to have a safe and inclusive environment to practice their craft.

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS:

1. Please choose a slot from Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAA23ABFAC52-64523572-goosebumps

2. Fill out an audition form BEFORE your audition time slot. https://forms.gle/3Tk5embQ8TiY7Ay88

Auditions will be held at:
St. Paul Lutheran Church
6565 Independence, Plano, Texas

Dates
June 24 - 6-7:30 pm
June 27 - 2 pm - 5:30 pm
June 28 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

• Audition form for in-person auditions found at: https://forms.gle/3Tk5embQ8TiY7Ay88

ACTORS/SINGERS: Please provide to us audition form before your slot. If slots are full when you submit, we will provide you another time slot or the option to submit virtually.

Please bring

• headshot and rèsumè (via audition form)

• Two contrasting cuts (around 32 bars each), less than 3 min for both.

  • Song 1: Uptempo/pop song in the style of the show

  • Song 2: Something that shows off a character voice or unique personality

• Prepare one of the sides to read with us. Sides are found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JYVFv1G7YCa80RS6gc8U9LEXSoRh8gWE?usp=sharing

VIRTUAL AUDITIONS:

Please submit the audition form below by Saturday, June 27 at 8 pm.

Audition form for in-person auditions found at: https://forms.gle/ZoVGKxK6iXABqpm87

Dates
Please submit the audition form by Saturday, June 27 at 8 pm.

ACTORS/SINGERS: Please provide to us audition form by September 26. If slots are full when you submit, we will provide you another time slot or the option to submit virtually. Be sure all links are set to public view.

Please include:

• headshot and rèsumè

• Two contrasting cuts (around 32 bars each), less than 3 min for both.

  • Song 1: Uptempo/pop song in the style of the show

  • Song 2: Something that shows off a character voice or unique personality

• Prepare one of the sides to read with us. Sides are found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JYVFv1G7YCa80RS6gc8U9LEXSoRh8gWE?usp=sharing

STIPEND

$220 per actor for participation

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

*Note: Ages and gender identities are those of the character, not the auditioner. All listed identifiers are in accordance with the agreement with MTI and the options provided by the book writers in the script. CenterStage Theatre Works is committed to diverse casting for all our productions and it is an important tenet of our creative team. We welcome and encourage actors to audition without regard to ethnicity, gender, experiences, or abilities.

The Cast

Note: In the tradition of shows like The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Ride the Cyclone, all student roles will be played by adult actors. Ages and gender identities listed are those of the character, not the auditioner. All listed identifiers are in accordance with the agreement with MTI and the options provided by the book writers in the script. CenterStage Theatre Works is committed to diverse casting for all our productions. We welcome and encourage actors to audition without regard to ethnicity, gender, experiences, or abilities.

BROOKE RODGERS — Female | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+ | Lead
Sharp, enthusiastic, and endearingly chatty when nervous. Brave, a little anxious, and loves all things scary. Strong actor with good comic timing; will need chemistry with Zeke and Brian.

ZEKE MATTHEWS — Male | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+ | Lead
Brooke’s best friend since kindergarten. Class clown, prankster, and self-proclaimed scary-stuff expert — despite not having actually read the play. Big personality, physical comedy, genuinely lovable.

BRIAN COLSON — Male | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+ | Featured
The new kid from Indiana, quiet and kind, gets flustered around Brooke. Carries a major secret. Needs strong presence and the ability to play both sympathetic and mysterious. Sings “My Story.”

TINA POWELL — Female | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+ | Featured
The understudy who desperately wants the lead. Conniving but competent — she basically runs the entire backstage operation. Comic villain energy with a song all her own. Sings “Understudy Buddy.”

ANNA — Female | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+ | Supporting
Obsessed with clowns. Keeps suggesting clowns. There are no clowns. Recurring bit with great comedic payoff potential.

CAMI — Female | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+ | Supporting
Screams on cue (literally listed as a special skill). Reactive and fun; great for physical comedy.

COREY — Either | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+ | Supporting
Playing Brooke’s father in the show-within-a-show. Notes that playing a middle schooler’s dad while being in middle school is weird.

STEVE — Either | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+ | Supporting
In the cast because he carpools with Corey. Dry, deadpan delivery with some of the best throwaway lines.

MS. WALKER — Female | 35+ | Featured
The drama teacher and descendant of the teacher from the original doomed production. Dry wit, a little scattered, secretly haunted by the legend. Leads “The Legend.”

EMILE — Male | 35+ | Featured The mysterious “night janitor” living in the sub-basement.
Gruff and intimidating at first, but ultimately sympathetic. Sings “My Home Sweet Home” and “Watch Your Step.”

ENSEMBLE/SWING — Female | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+
Covers ensemble roles and supports the full company. Strong singers and movers who can adapt quickly and fill multiple tracks as needed.

ENSEMBLE/SWING — Male | Teen (13–15) | Must be 18+
Covers ensemble roles and supports the full company. Strong singers and movers who can adapt quickly and fill multiple tracks as needed.

PERFORMANCES:

Performances begin October 8 and run through October 18.
At this time, the following shows are planned:

Frisco Discovery Center | October 8–18

•       October 8 – 7 pm

•       October 9 – 7 pm

•       October 10 – 3 pm & 7 pm

•       October 11 – 3 pm

•       October 15 – 7 pm

•       October 16 – 7 pm

•       October 17 – 3 pm & 7 pm

•       October 18 – 3 pm (and strike after)

COVID POLICY

For the well-being of our actors and theatregoers, we promote a healthy and safe environment and request that all actors be vaccinated and have received the current booster. We reserve the right to require masks or other precautions if COVID-19 conditions change in our area. If actors develop symptoms, you may be asked to follow current COVID protocols. We are an independent theatre and rely on other rented physical venues and spaces to perform our shows. When problems occur, we cannot extend our run. For this reason, our ensemble may be asked to be swings for named roles.