Audition
For RoCo's November 2026 Production
RoCo will be holding an audition for our next amateur dramatics production.
The play we intend to stage is Beware The House On Haunted Hill, a comedy adapted by Matthew Byrd & Kathryn Funkhouser from the 1959 horror film 'House on Haunted Hill', written by Robb White, directed by William Castle, and starring Vincent Price. The production will be produced by Mary Shalvey & Harriet-Lee Glover.
"Come to the party…stay if you dare! An eccentric millionaire promises six guests a mysterious prize if they can survive the night at the only truly haunted house in the world. Everyone invited has a few skeletons in their closets though, and screwball scares lurk around every corner. The classic 50's horror movie House on Haunted Hill becomes a campy whodunnit in this low-tech stage adaptation."
There are nine roles to be cast - 3F, 3M, 3 Any.
Audition Date
The audition will be held on Monday 7th September 2026 at 7:30pm.
In the Margaret Fullerton Room of
St Andrew's Roundhay, Shaftesbury Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1DS
Info on getting to St Andrew's can be found here
St Andrew's Roundhay, Shaftesbury Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1DS
Info on getting to St Andrew's can be found here
Please arrive in good time otherwise the session may start without you.
About The Audition
All are welcome to audition, whether you are a RoCo regular or new to us* (aged 18+). No preparation is necessary, excerpts from the script will be supplied for attendees to read from for the various roles. Please use the contact form on this web page (below) to RSVP your attendance, so that we know how many to expect.
* You do not need to be a RoCo member to audition for our productions, however if you are offered a role (and subsequently accept), you will be required to join the 'Friends of RoCo' annual membership if you have not already done so. More information on the membership can be found here
Performance Dates & Rehearsals
The play will be performed across the evenings of 19th-21st November 2026 at 7:30pm, and also a 2:30pm Saturday Matinee. If you wish to be considered for a role in the cast please make sure that you are available for these dates.
Rehearsals are held on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:30pm, commencing once casting has been finalised.
Further Production Roles
If getting on stage isn't your preference but you'd still like to be involved, we have a number of production roles we'd very much require assistance with!
Some of the areas we would very much welcome volunteers for, include; prompting, technical set-up and operating, hair & make-up, costume, props, and various other Stage Crew duties. If you are willing and able to assist with any of these roles/areas, please do get in touch!
RSVP
Please RSVP your attendance by using the contact form below.
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