Sotterley Plantation announces upcoming auditions for the October 2008 production of the Ghosts of Sotterley Tours.  Roles are for nine Caucasian females ages 18 to 55 years old, 11 males, both Caucasian and African American ages 18 and up, and one Caucasian male 12 to 18 years old. In addition, volunteers are needed for lighting, technical, make-up and tour assistants.

This year’s tour theme is set in 1789 and the British soldiers have come and gone, leaving Sotterley to recover in an uneasy peace. George Plater III is master of the plantation, with George IV marked for succession. With her four children still at Sotterley, it has been one year since the death of Elizabeth Plater, leaving George III alone to lord over land and lineage.

Auditions will be held in the Barn at Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, on Thursday, August 21 at 6 p.m. and again on Saturday, August 23 at 1 p.m..

Auditions are open to the public. Membership is not required. Attendance on multiple audition days is not required. Auditions will be readings from the script and will be provided at each audition session. Please bring your calendar with you to auditions to avoid possible rehearsal conflicts. Performance dates are Thursday through Saturday, October 16 through 18.

If you cannot attend the scheduled auditions, but would still like to audition or if you have any questions, please contact the director, Morriah Cell, at morriahdavis@hotmail.com.

For more information on volunteering, auditioning, information on upcoming events, or to reserve tickets, please call (301) 373.2280 or visit our website at www.sotterley.org.

For more information, please email events@sotterley.org.