Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, Ghost the Musical follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.

Upright Rating: PG-13 (Parental Advisory)

*Violence and adult situations. Not recommended for young children.
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Video Submissions Due: Friday, March 14, 2025

Where: Email Submission

Book & Lyrics by: Bruce Joel Rubin
Music & Lyrics by: Dave Stewart
Music & Lyrics by: Glen Ballard
Based on the Paramount Pictures film written by Bruce Joel Rubin
Performances: May 16 - June 14, 2025

Directed by Sascha Connor
Music Direction by Noël Clark
Choreography by Whitney Morris

Callbacks (if needed) will be held in-person on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Upright Theatre Company in Euless, TX.

• Performers are asked to fill out an online audition form and submit their headshot, resume, conflict calendar, and a video audition to auditions@uprighttheatre.org of them singing 32 bars of a song in the style of the show by March 14, 2025.
• No singing a cappella, please.
• Audition Form
• Conflict Calendar

For more information, please visit https://www.uprighttheatre.org/auditions.html or email auditions@uprighttheatre.org. If you are unable to attend the callback date but would still like to audition, please email auditions@uprighttheatre.org.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals begin April 7, 2025 and will generally be four nights per week from 7:00 PM - 10 PM, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.

Performances

May 16 - June 14, 2025, on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM.

Available Roles

Note: Where race and ethnicity are indicated, they should be honored. Where race or ethnicity are not indicated, the character can be of any race or ethnicity.

Sam Wheat
Male
25 - 35
Pop tenor with strong belt: G# – Bb

Strong singer, charming leading man, the hero of the story. In love with his long-term girlfriend, Molly; Murdered suddenly. Must come to terms with his death and find his killer. Strong actor and vocalist. Should move well and have experience in stage combat. Guitar playing a plus.

Molly Jensen
Female
25 - 35
Pop rock singer with strong belt: G3 to Eb5

Strong singer. An artist living in New York City with her boyfriend, Sam, until he's murdered. Must help Sam avenge his death. Sweet, smart, but too trusting.

Oda Mae Brown
Black
Female
30 - 50
Vocal Range: Ab3 – F5

Dynamic singer, larger-than-life character. Smart, sincere, comedic spiritual advisor with a big heart.

Carl Bruner
Male
25 - 35
Vocal Range: Eb – A4

Sam’s best friend with hidden motives. Stage combat experience a plus.

Subway Ghost / Orlando Jones / Ensemble
Male
25 - 45

Aggressive ghost who eventually aids Sam in learning about his powers in the afterlife. Extremely physical role, a large imposing force. Stage combat, strong mover a plus. Experience with rap also a plus.

Willie Lopez / Ensemble
Puerto Rican
Male
25 - 40
Vocal Range: Eb3 – A4

Menacing, dangerous, street smart thug hired by Carl to steal Sam’s wallet but results in Sam’s murder. Stage combat experience a plus.

Clara / Ortisha Jones / First Nun / Ensemble
Black
Female
20 - 35
Vocal Range: F3 - G5

Works with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice.

Louise / Officer Wallace / Ensemble
Female
20 - 35
Vocal Range: F3 - G5

Works with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Officer Wallace - Detective investigating Sam Wheat’s murder case.

Mrs. Santiago / Bank Officer / Second Nun / Ensemble
Female
30 - 45

Hospital Ghost / Lionel Ferguson / Ensemble
Male
35 - 50
Vocal Range: C3 - A4

First ghost Sam meets following his death. Strong actor and vocalist.

Kurogo Ghosts
Two Male, Two Female
18+

Individuals that interact with the characters onstage, move scenery, and are involved in fight and dance choreography. These characters help to create the special ghost effects in an artistic way and are integral to the production.

About Upright Theatre Company

Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.