West Hartford Hauntings will return this fall for its 19th season and auditions will be held in early September

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On Sept. 5 and 6, 2023, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society invites the public to audition for a role in the annual production of “West Hartford Hauntings.”

Hauntings is an outdoor theatrical tour of the Town’s North Cemetery that will entertain 800 people over the course of the last two weekends in October.

Do you have what it takes to be a guide or character on this tour of West Hartford’s past? During the 19-year history of the production, actors have entertained and frightened audiences with stories of rail accidents, sickness, witches, murder, battles, quarrels over chickens, and more! More than mere entertainment, the actors connect audiences with real West Hartford history –  in a scary setting.

West Hartford Hauntings. Courtesy photo

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is looking for a diverse group of approximately 25 volunteer actors to bring this spooky tour to life. Five tour guides will lead guests through the tombstones and the remaining actors will portray past West Hartford residents. All actors ages 12 and over are invited to audition; actors and actresses 17 and over are especially needed. Organizers are looking to fully represent the diverse character of our town. Improvisational experience for tour guides is a plus.

Actors will rehearse most Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. throughout September and October. The outdoor show will be Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Cast members will be expected to attend each rehearsal and performance.

Auditions will be held on Sept. 5 and 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society, 227 South Main St., West Hartford, CT, 06107. Reserve a 10-minute spot to audition by visiting: https://signup.com/go/BETaHPt.

Not an actor? Volunteers are also needed for make-up, lighting, costumes, and the ticket booth. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

You can also experience West Hartford Hauntings as a member of the audience. Tickets are available at noahwebster.yapsody.com.

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