Auditions will be held on September 8th and 9th at 7:00PM at the KLT Rehearsal space located at 130 E. Mountain Street, under the Salvation Army/old library. There will be signs in the parking lot to direct you.

Haunting of Hill House Character Descriptions

Ensemble – anyone 16 and up – essentially the ghosts of Hill House and the run crew of this show. Some ghostly effects will be done practically, and some with sound and light cues. We’ll need a few people to make the practical effects happen. You may even be in costume!

Eleanor Vance – late 20’s/early 30’s – a meek, and mousy young woman. She’s spent the previous eleven years taking care of her mother. She finds herself at Hill House due to an encounter with a poltergeist when she was young. Eleanor dresses modestly in drab tones, reflecting her drab personality. She is newly free, never happy, but wishes she could be. Is she the victim of Hill House’s haunting, or did she bring the ghosts with her?

Theodora – late 20’s/ 30’s – flamboyant, outgoing, a lover of life and all it entails. She is everything Eleanor wishes she could be. She makes friends very easily but betrays them just as quickly. She wears extravagant clothes, and the finest jewelry. She doesn’t use a last name, and lives with an unnamed “partner”. She’s an enigma. She finds herself at Hill House due to her psychic abilities. Is her cool demeanor just a façade? Will she survive and thrive or die inside?

Luke Sanderson – late 20’s/ 30’s – Luke has been invited to Hill House because he is the nephew of the current owner, who wants him to oversee the visit. He is well educated and quick witted, but displays a biting sense of humor. He is a notorious flirt, a thief, and a liar. In other words, he’s a player. Will he use the visit to his advantage?  Will he be scared into leaving his cad-like ways behind? Does he actually believe in any of this ghost stuff?

Dr. John Montague – 40’s/50’s – Dr. Montague wants respect. Respect from his colleagues, respect from his fellow spiritualists, and respect from his wife. Dr. Montague plans on turning the Hill House visit into a book that will hopefully deliver him that respect. His beliefs on ghosts and spirits are informed solely by science, he takes the investigation very seriously, and very carefully. He is the smartest man in the room, whether or not his companions, and his wife, see it. 

Mrs. Montague – 40’s/50’s – Dr. Montague’s larger than life wife. She is boisterous to boot and takes control of every investigation. Her beliefs on ghosts and spirits are informed solely by feeling and experience. She uses tools that her husband believes are bunk. She is not a scientist, but believes she is. She believes in offering love and sympathy to the spirits. She treats her husband like a competitor, asking him to prove her wrong. She treats Luke like an errand boy. She treats her companion Arthur as her partner. 

Arthur Parker – late 30’s/early 40’s – Arthur is a headmaster and educator of boys. He is curt and heavy-handed in his discipline. Ironically, he does whatever Mrs. Montague asks of him. He is the embodiment of toxic masculinity that loses all strength in the presence of women. He is a conservative in the moral sense, and a hypocrite in the political sense. 

Mrs. Dudley – 40’s/50’s – Mrs. Dudley is the caretaker and cook of Hill House. She does not stay after the sun goes down. She returns every morning to make breakfast, clean, prepare lunch, clean, and serve dinner. She is not contracted to wait on people. She lives in the local town with her husband. She stays away in the night… in the dark. 

What to Prepare:
Download and fill in the pdf audition form from here.
Please ensure you list all conflicts between the time of auditions and the time of the show (September 19, 2025).

Kernersville Little Theatre does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

Take the Stage!

At KLT, we conduct open auditions and welcome anyone in the community to have the opportunity to “take the stage”. Auditions are generally held three to four months prior to the show’s production dates. Details of upcoming auditions will be communicated on our Facebook page, through email blasts and on our website.

For information on preparing for your audition and what to expect when auditioning at Kernersville Little Theatre, please scroll to the bottom of this page.  We want to make sure you make the most of your audition experience.

Audition Preparations

*Audition Form – Our electronic audition form is now available HERE for you to download.

*Age Range – Look for the character descriptions and any minimum age requirements in each audition notice.

We want you to get the most out of your audition with KLT.  Below are some general guidelines about our audition process and tips on preparing for your audition.

*Experience – You don’t need any experience to audition, or even to get a great part at Kernersville Little Theatre.  We get people with lots of experience and some with none at all.  All that is required is an interest in performing and a willingness to commit!

*What to Bring – You will be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with the audition dates and running through the last performance, so bring your calendar.  If you have a resume showing your performing experience, you can bring that, but most people don’t.  We will ask you to fill out an audition form with your contact information and experience.

*What to Wear – Always wear comfortable clothes and shoes – NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS, especially if you are auditioning for a musical.  If you are an experienced dancer you may want to bring your specialty dance shoes.

*What to Prepare – The audition for non-musicals will consist of reading from the script.  You do not have to prepare anything, but it can be helpful to have read or seen the play ahead of time so that you are familiar with what is going on in the script.  Individual directors may ask you to participate in some improvisations or theatre exercises, but don’t let that intimidate you – we’re here to have fun and to learn more about you!

If you are auditioning for a musical, you will also need to be prepared to sing a song.  You should bring a rehearsed song as well as the piano accompaniment. The accompanist will be seeing your music for the first time, so don’t worry if they don’t play it perfectly – just do your best!  The Music Director will probably also ask you to sing some scales to understand your vocal range.

Musical auditions may also include a simple dance routine.  The choreographer will give you some dance steps to do in a group to evaluate your basic ability.

*Most Important – Relax and have fun! And don’t be afraid to ask questions if anything isn’t clear to you. KLT is all about creating opportunities for you to get experience on and off stage. Come PLAY with us!

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