Show: THE GRAVEYARD GIRLS
Theater: interACT Theatre Productions
Theater Website: https://www.interactproductions.org/the-graveyard-girls
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Start date of auditions: 08/20/2026
The fire is lit…
Some stories are told.
Others are awakened.
This October, interACT Theatre Productions proudly presents the East coast premiere of
THE GRAVEYARD GIRLS
by Tommy Jamerson
Every Halloween, three best friends gather in an abandoned graveyard to outscare each other with campfire tales. But when an unexpected guest joins the tradition, long-buried ghosts from the past begin to rise… and some stories refuse to stay buried.
The fire is burning. The stories are waiting. Now all that’s missing… is you.
AUDITION DATES/TIMES:
AUGUST 20 – 7PM-9:30PM
AUGUST 21 – 7PM-9:30PM
AUGUST 22 – 1PM-3:00PM
CALLBACKS
AUGUST 23 – 2:00PM
AUDITION LOCATION:
Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church
600 Ridgewood Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
PERFORMANCE DATES
OCTOBER 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 2026
PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
The Burgdorff Center for The Performing Arts
10 Durand Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
PLEASE NOTE: All ages listed refer to the character’s physical age representation. As this is the East Coast premiere of Graveyard Girls, which is heading to publication, and is a newer original work by our resident playwright, Tommy Jamerson, and will be developed in collaboration with our production team, certain characters are listed with two possible age ranges. These ranges represent two possible versions of the characters and their circumstances within the story. In one version, the characters are high school-aged, with one preparing to leave for college. In the other, they are in their mid-to-late twenties, having recently graduated from college, with one preparing to move to London.
For any role listed with two age ranges, only one of those age ranges will be used for the production; we will not be casting the same role in both age ranges. The final age range and corresponding version of the characters’ circumstances will be determined as part of the casting and development process in collaboration with the playwright.
LAUREE, 17–18 – She/her. All ethnicities – Bold, sarcastic, and just a touch too competitive. Horror movies are her happy place, and she’d gladly choose a ghost story over a love story any day of the week. She’d rather make everyone laugh than admit she’s terrified her lifelong friendships are beginning to drift apart. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
LAUREE, 25–30 – She/her. All ethnicities – Bold, sarcastic, and just a touch too competitive. Horror movies are still her happy place, and she’d gladly choose a ghost story over a love story any day of the week. About to graduate from college, she’s excited for whatever comes next—but one last trip to the graveyard reminds her that growing up doesn’t always mean letting go.
SYDNEY, 17–18 – She/her. All ethnicities – Sweet, imaginative, and scared of just about everything—which, ironically, makes her the group’s best storyteller. She rarely gives herself enough credit, but when it matters most, her quiet courage always finds a way to shine through. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
SYDNEY, 25–30 – She/her. All ethnicities – Sweet, imaginative, and still scared of just about everything—which, ironically, still makes her the group’s best storyteller. Graduation is right around the corner, and while she’s looking forward to the future, she’s not quite ready to say goodbye to the people who helped shape her.
NANCIE, 17–18 – She/her. All ethnicities – Smart, grounded, and endlessly curious about the world beyond her hometown. She loves folklore almost as much as she loves her friends—even if she’s beginning to realize the future may pull them in different directions. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
NANCIE, 25–30 – She/her. All ethnicities – Smart, grounded, and endlessly curious about the world beyond her hometown. With college graduation around the corner—and a move to London waiting on the other side—she can’t wait to see what the future holds. But first, one final night with her oldest friends reminds her that some memories are worth holding onto.
JACK, 18–25 – He/him. All ethnicities – Enthusiastic, awkward, and disarmingly lovable. He adores a bad pun almost as much as he adores Nancie. Desperately wants to fit in with a group that’s already decided he doesn’t belong. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
JACK, 26–35 – He/him. All ethnicities – Enthusiastic, awkward, and disarmingly lovable. He still adores a bad pun almost as much as he adores Nancie. About to graduate from college, he’s hopeful about whatever comes next—but still finds himself trying to win over a group that’s never quite known what to make of him.
THE BOY, 14–16 – He/him. All ethnicities – Kindhearted, resourceful, and fiercely devoted to his grandparents. When tragedy strikes, he’s forced to make a decision no one his age should ever have to make—a choice that will stay with him for the rest of his life. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
THE YOUNG MAN, 20–25 – He/him. All ethnicities – Kindhearted, resourceful, and fiercely devoted to his grandparents. Though older, he carries the same innocence and emotional vulnerability. When tragedy strikes, he’s forced to make a decision no one should ever have to make—a choice that will stay with him for the rest of his life.
GRANDMOTHER, 55+ – She/her. All ethnicities – Warm, loving, and endlessly patient. The kind of grandmother who makes every place feel like home—and every problem feel a little smaller—simply by being there.
GRANDFATHER, 55+ – He/him. All ethnicities – Gentle, optimistic, and grateful for life’s simple joys. A loving husband, devoted grandfather, and the steady foundation of his family.
THE PRESENCE – Any age, any pronouns. All ethnicities – Ancient. Patient. Relentless. It doesn’t chase its victims—it waits for them. A role that relies as much on physicality and presence as it does on dialogue.
ASTRID, 12–16 – She/her. All ethnicities – Responsible, practical, and fiercely protective of her little sister. Forced to grow up far too quickly, she’ll do almost anything to keep what’s left of her family together. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
ASTRID, 20–25 – She/her. All ethnicities – Responsible, practical, and fiercely protective of her little sister. Though older, she carries the same determination to do whatever it takes to keep what’s left of her family together.
MIA, 8–12 – She/her. All ethnicities – Curious, impulsive, and endlessly hopeful. She misses her father with all her heart and believes there’s always a solution—no matter the cost. Innocence and determination in equal measure. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
MIA, 17–22 – She/her. All ethnicities – Curious, impulsive, and endlessly hopeful. Though older, she still believes there’s always a solution—no matter the cost. Innocence and determination remain at the heart of who she is.
FREYA, 17–25 – She/her. All ethnicities – Soft-spoken, enigmatic, and impossible to read. An apprentice fortune teller with an unsettling calm about her. It’s never quite clear whose side she’s on.
THE NEW MOTHER, 30–50 – She/her. All ethnicities – A creature from the mist whose origins are never explained. With her glass eyes and wooden tail, she is the very definition of nightmare fuel.
STEPMOTHER, 30–50 – She/her. All ethnicities – Strict, demanding, and convinced she’s doing what’s best. She’s not a monster—she simply believes discipline is the only way to prepare children for an unforgiving world.
NICOLE, 17–22 – She/her. All ethnicities – Funny, confident, and effortlessly likable. What begins as an easy babysitting job quickly becomes the longest—and most terrifying—night of her life. Requires an actor equally comfortable with comedy and suspense. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
RACHEL, 7–13 – She/her. All ethnicities – Bright, curious, and surprisingly perceptive. She loves scary stories—until one starts feeling a little too real. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
CRYSTAL, 17–22 – She/her. All ethnicities – Funny, fearless, and impossible not to like. She’s the friend who keeps everyone laughing when things get uncomfortable—and the last person you’d expect to back down from a challenge. May be portrayed by a significantly older performer.
HOOK HANDS – Any age, any pronouns. All ethnicities – The ghost from the infamous urban legend about the crazed maniac who attacks unsuspecting teenagers parked in their car.
THE GUY IN THE TUX – He/him. All ethnicities – The mysterious stranger from the classic urban legend about the doomed prom queen and her unforgettable final dance.
THE HEADLESS GHOST – Any age, any pronouns. All ethnicities – A ghost with no head—and no shortage of ways to haunt anyone unfortunate enough to cross their path.
MAÎTRE D’ – Any age, any pronouns. All ethnicities – The impeccably dressed maître d’ of Gate 57, an upscale restaurant convinced it’s far more sophisticated than even its own patrons.
THE DOLL – Any age, any pronouns. All ethnicities – A porcelain doll that’s far more unsettling than it first appears. Largely nonverbal, this role depends on expressive movement, impeccable control, and the ability to create genuine unease without saying much at all.
STAFF
Playwright – Tommy Jamerson
Director/Set Design – Nicholas J. Clarey
Assistant Director – Ricky Cortez
Stage Manager – Charles Penszynski
Producers – Serena Marie Smith, Brittany Reese, Tommy Jamerson
Set Design/Construction/Technical Director – Douglas Reese
Incidental and Scene Change Music Composer – Eddie Bean
Costumer – Leila Tai Brown
Costume Asst – Annette Friend
Lighting Designer – Danny Viola
Program Design- Mark Aquilino
Props Director – Lisa Tasch
Social Media Director – Sabrina Santoro
Box Office Manager – Dawilla Madsen
ABOUT THE PLAY
**East-Coast Premiere**
Every Halloween, besties Lauree, Sydney and Nancie have made a tradition of sneaking into an abandoned graveyard and attempting to outscare each other with a series of campfire tales packed with premium spookage. But when Nancie’s love interest joins in on the fun, the girls’ night is thrown out of sorts, and long-buried ghosts from the past begin to rise from the grave once more. Briskly-paced, highly-theatrical and threaded with heart, humor and three of your favorite scary stories to tell in the dark, THE GRAVEYARD GIRLS is guaranteed to give audiences goosebumps!
