non-gender specific; non-age specific; actor must be comfortable with improv and dialogue; actor must be comfortable wearing prosthetics make-up; due to the immersive and interactive nature of the show, improv acting is the main style of character interaction with the audience; these roles will be less comedic, focused on darker, more sinister character traits; there may be some scripted dialogue, poems or monologues to memorize, but it is mostly improv.

Choose one of the “Scary Story Sides” to deliver as a 1 minute monologue.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Acting Techniques: Improvisation

non-gender specific; non-age specific; should be comfortable wearing make up or prosthetics for this role; ideal singers will be comfortable acting; every role in this show (including singers and musicians) will have improvisational moments interacting with the audience while in character; characters for this role are less comedic, more sinister, dark and brooding in nature; ability to play an instrument is a plus for this singing role; ability to play a unique instrument (like accordion or violin) a huge plus.

Choose a piece of music, ideally in the classic rock genre, that shows off your vocal range (Approx. 16 bars). If you play an instrument, you may accompany yourself, or please play a short piece.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Acting Techniques: Improvisation
Acting Techniques
Singing

non-gender specific; non-age specific; actors who move well (or dancers); this role is incredibly unique to our program; full Creature Suits (think characters like The Predator or Xenomorph from Alien) are a huge component in House of Spirits; performers will have the ability to express themselves through movement, rather than dialogue; performer should be prepared to wear masks, body suits, prosthetics and/or body make-up.

The movement in this show is creature based. Show us a predatory animal through movement. Sound: We encourage you to punctuate your character with sound as well. Try not to use words. Get creative beyond the traditional roaring, growling or screeching.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Dance: Movement
Dance: Modern
Dance

non-gender specific; non-age specific; should be comfortable wearing make up or prosthetics for this role; ideally, we're looking for professional level piano players or guitar players who are comfortable with acting and singing; every role in House of Spirits will require interacting with the audience in character, using improv acting; though this role is typically performing music, there are moments of audience interactions; less comedic, more sinister, dark and brooding in nature.

Please prepare 16 bars of a piece that shows off your ability to play your instrument. Please perform ANY instruments you can. We are seeking a variety of instruments. Piano and guitar players are a plus.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Music/Musician: Guitar
Music/Musician: Piano/Keyboards
Acting Techniques
Singing

non-gender specific; non-age specific; should be comfortable wearing make up or prosthetics for this role; we are seeking professional level magicians, mentalists and illusionists; acting skills a plus. Improv skills a huge plus; this role is ideally less comedic and more sinister in nature; we are interested in your personality too, though and magicians with a style or banter are encouraged to audition with that in mind.

We love a classic card trick, but we are hoping to see something more unique and hopefully, unsettling! Open to all styles of magic, including up-close, illusion, and mentalism. Please display your best magic skills.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Variety: Magic
Acting Techniques: Improvisation
Acting Techniques

non-gender specific; non-age specific; should be comfortable wearing make up or prosthetics for this role; we are seeking professional level tarot card readers, palm readers, or other styles of spiritualist professionals; acting skills a plus; you will be interacting directly with the audience, so improv acting skills are handy; this role is less comedic and more dark and sinister in nature.

Please showcase any of your skills in spiritualism.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Acting Techniques: Improvisation
Acting Techniques

non-gender specific; non-age specific; should be comfortable wearing make up or prosthetics for this role; improv comics who are comfortable with one on one crowd work, as well as playing specific characters. Hosting skills a plus; though the role is comedic, there is a dark edge to the characters; show us any interactive comedy or hosting you have done.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Comedy: Sketch Comedy
Acting Techniques: Improvisation
Comedy: Physical Comedy
Acting Techniques
Comedy

non-gender specific; non-age specific; should be comfortable wearing make up or prosthetics for this role; we are seeking professional level Burlesque performers, who are comfortable with a macabre or dark twist on their act; macabre acts a plus. Improv (non-comedic) and acting skills are a huge plus, as you will be interacting directly with the audience.

Prepare choreography and music for a short (1 minute) Burlesque routine.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Variety: Burlesque
Acting Techniques: Improvisation
Acting Techniques

we are looking for Scenic Production Crew with experience in all or some of the following categories: set building, set design, power distro, lighting and other Production work.
Required Skills:
Production/Crew: Set Design
Production/Crew

looking for professional Costume/Wardrobe manager. Should have strong sewing skills and ideally, experience working with a cast of 20 or more actors. Additionally, ideal candidates will also have experience with headdresses, avant garde costume design and/or creature suits.
Required Skills:
Production/Crew: Costume Design

looking for Make-Up Artists with a strong background in prosthetic work and special FX make-up.
Required Skills:
Production/Crew: Makeup

we are seeking actors who enjoy the art of the scare! Looking for folks with a background in haunted attractions or other horror/halloween events. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in the dark, wearing masks or creature suits, with the stamina to scare all night long! The movement in this show is creature based. Show us a predatory animal through movement. Sound: We encourage you to punctuate your character with sound as well. Try not to use words. Get creative beyond the traditional roaring, growling or screeching.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Acting Techniques

ideal candidates will be actors of any gender that are 6' 1" +. Ideal candidates will have a background in movement, creature work, mask work and be comfortable in masks. The movement in this show is creature based. Show us a predatory animal through movement. Sound: We encourage you to punctuate your character with sound as well. Try not to use words. Get creative beyond the traditional roaring, growling or screeching.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Dance: Movement
Acting Techniques